February 2016 - CEN-CENELEC

CEN – European Committee for Standardization CENELEC – E uropean Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization

CONNECT | CEN-CENELEC Newsletter Issue 20 – February 2016 Director General’s Foreword

IN THIS ISSUE News CEN-AFNOR Conference on Services

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Putting Science into Standards

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Monitoring of membership criteria

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CEN-CENELEC PR Roundtable 2015

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How to comply with competition law

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New Liaison Organizations

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Press Releases

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Policy Opinions

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Events

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Special Report: Environment Introduction by CEN/SABE Chair

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Anticipating standardization needs

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Role of CENELEC TC 111X

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ECOS involvement in standardization

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Interview with Hugo-Maria Schally

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Guides for standard writers

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Technical News Standard for Osteopathy Services

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CWA for dog training professionals

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New nickel test for spectacle frames

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Chemical health risk assessment

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Ethical impact of research/innovation

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New CEN TC 'Feather and Down'

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Standardization Requests (Mandates)

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External Relations Cooperation Agreement with SCC

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CEN and CENELEC at ISO GA

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CEN and CENELEC at IEC GM

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Cooperation with ARSO and EASC

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Smart Cities events in New Delhi

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CEN and CENELEC host study visits

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Contribution to TAIEX events

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2nd Africa Smart Grid Forum

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Discover the new SESEC website!

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It is already clear that 2016 will be another exciting year for CEN and CENELEC. We are focusing in particular on strengthening our engagement with European industry and on ensuring that we maintain European leadership in standardization activities that support the digitalization of industry – notably in relation to connectivity, interoperability, modularity and the digital delivery of services. More than 200 European associations and federations representing businesses in different sectors are recognized as partner or liaison organizations of CEN and/or CENELEC, and most of them are actively involved in our standardization activities. Reinforcing our engagement with industry actors was the main subject of a workshop we organized in October 2015, where the participants included senior representatives of 18 European industry federations and 16 of our national members. Responding to their requests, CEN and CENELEC are organizing a series of workshops on strategic topics with the aim of addressing new needs and developing solutions together with the relevant stakeholders. The first workshop (on radio equipment) was held on 28 January, and future workshops will focus on topics such as cybersecurity, the digital transformation of manufacturing and services, delivering the circular economy, and standards for services. One of the main objectives of the 'Joint Initiative on Standardization', according to the European Commission’s Single Market Strategy issued in October 2015, is to re-invigorate the public-private partnership upon which the European Standardization System is based, and to clarify the respective roles and responsibilities of the different actors in the system: the Commission and EFTA, Member States, European Standardization Organizations, industry, societal partners and researchers. We are actively and enthusiastically involved in this process so that our priorities and perspectives will be reflected the Joint Initiative, which should be finalized in the summer. In order to support CEN and CENELEC’s Ambitions to 2020 and especially our 'Regional Relevance' we are contributing to the European Commission’s REFIT exercise, led by VicePresident Timmermans. In this framework, we are promoting the benefits of European standards as a means to support the simplification of EU legislation - as described in CENCENELEC Guide 30 on 'Better regulation through the use of voluntary standards'. Finally, I wish to welcome the fact that CENELEC has a new President, Dr Bernhard Thies (DKE), and Vice-President Technical, Maurice Buckley (NSAI). Meanwhile, CEN’s President-Elect, Vincent Laflèche (AFNOR), has also joined the CEN governance and the CEN-CENELEC Presidential Committee. Elena Santiago Cid Director General of CEN and CENELEC

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NEWS

CEN-AFNOR Conference: Services 'made in Europe' 'Services 'made in Europe' - What tools are there to create leading service markets?' was the title of a conference organized by CEN and AFNOR that took place in Paris on 19 November 2015. The aim of this event was to raise awareness about service standardization and its benefits for service providers and users, and to identify recommendations that could be followed-up at European level to further develop or improve standardization in relation to services. The event was opened by Olivier Peyrat, Director General of AFNOR, who highlighted the main challenges of service standardization, as well as the importance of innovation and digitalization in the field of services.

The discussions during the conference resulted in consensus around a number of core ideas. Standards are necessary in order to support the cross-border provision of services in Europe, and these standards can be developed at either European or international level – depending on the maturity and positioning of the European m a r k e t . M o re o v e r, i t i s i m p o r t a n t to ensure an ongoing and constructive dialogue between standardizers, service stakeholders and policy-makers.

Wendy Carrara from Capgemini Consulting and Christelle Martin, Secretary General of the Groupement des Professions de Services, spoke about current trends such as the servicification of industry and the digitalization of services, noting that while there are many different kinds of services one can also identify several common aspects. Elena Santiago Cid, Director General of CEN and CENELEC, and Daniele Gerundino from ISO spoke about standardization activities relating to services at European and international levels and underlined the benefits that standards can bring to service providers and users. Representing the European Commission, Kerstin Jorna (Director 'Single Market Policy, Regulation and Implementation', DG GROW) spoke about the benefits of standardization for the European economy and the Single Market, and the valuable role that harmonized European Standards play in supporting the implementation of EU legislation. She highlighted the potential for service standardization at European level and referred to the Commission’s recent communication on 'Upgrading the Single Market' (COM(2015) 550) which foresees the development of a guidance document on standardization of services.

Olivier Peyrat, AFNOR Director General

The morning session included presentations of case studies relating to standards for the maintenance sector and how to achieve service excellence. There was also a panel discussion on 'national insights on service standardization: challenges, opportunities and approaches', with representatives of national standardization organizations from France (AFNOR), Germany (DIN), Spain (AENOR) and the UK (BSI). During the after noon, there were 3 parallel s es s i o n s th at ad d res s ed the following aspects: how standards can support innovation in services; the role of standards in relation to trust and reputation management in the field of services; and the internationalization of the market for services.

Concluding the conference, Javier García Díaz, Chairman of the CEN Strategic Advisory Group on Services (SAGS) identified priorities for follow-up actions. He said that CEN members should continue their efforts to raise awareness about the benefits of service standardization, and to share experiences and success stories in order to encourage new standardization initiatives in relation to services. Service providers and stakeholders should be encouraged to see standardization as something that will provide them with opportunities to become more successful. Finally, the cooperation between CEN and the European Commission should be maintained and strengthened. For more information about European standardization activities in relation to services, see the CEN website: www.cen.eu/go/services Maitane Olabarria Uzquiano Programme Manager Sustainability & Services

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NEWS

'Putting Science into Standards' Conference in Ispra

© EU 2015

The Conference 'Putting Science into Standards: Evidence-based quality assurance – an example for breast cancer' was hosted by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) at the Institute for Healthcare and Consumer Protection (IHCP) in Ispra, Italy on 20 and 21 October 2015.

Participants of the 'Putting Science into Standards' Conference in Ispra

'Putting Science into Standards' was launched in 2013 as a joint initiative of the European Standardization Organizations, t h e E u r o p e a n C o m m i s s i o n ’s J o i n t Research Centre (JRC) and the European Association of Research and Technology Organisations (EARTO). The aim of the initiative is to provide a platform for regular communication between European industry and the scientific and standardization communities. Previous events held in 2013 and 2014 addressed the themes of eco-innovation and powerto-hydrogen. The most recent 'Putting Science into Standards' conference addressed the issue of how standards can contribute to improving the quality of healthcare services, and especially services provided for breast cancer patients. The conference was jointly organized by CEN and CENELEC, EARTO, the JRC and the European Commission (DG GROW).

The conference in Ispra attracted some 70 participants including researchers and representatives of various stakeholders such as patients, clinicians, medical centres, regulatory authorities, accreditation bodies and the medical technology industry. The conference focused in particular on the European Commission Initiative on Breast Cancer (ECIBC), and the proposal to establish a European Quality Assurance (QA) scheme for services provided for breast cancer patients. The conference programme addressed various aspects such as: European policies in the healthcare area; the methodological framework for incorporating evidence in healthcare policies; and how to support the implementation of a European QA scheme. The perspective of CEN and CENELEC was provided by Dr Karl Grün from Austrian Standards in his presentation 'Can European standards play a role in evidence-based quality assurance for breast cancer?'

There was a general acceptance that standardization can play an important role in the provision of quality healthcare services and a number of standardizationrelated issues were identified as requiring further attention. These included: the need for common glossaries, harmonized sampling and test methods; the interoperability of clinical databases and patients' dossiers, and measurement of patient satisfaction. The identified topics and post-conference feedback from the participants will be further discussed in meetings of dedicated JRC working groups and further information will be provided to the Technical Boards of CEN and CENELEC. For more information about the conference in Ispra, including presentations, please see the JRC website: http://bit.ly/PSIS2015 Alberto Simeoni Programme Manager Innovation Back to contents

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NEWS

CEN and CENELEC to review monitoring of membership criteria In line with their 'Ambitions to 2020', CEN and CENELEC are committed to promoting the excellence of the European standardization system and reinforcing its reputation. In this regard, the two organizations have put in place a system with the aim of making sure that all of their national members comply with the common membership criteria (as set out in CEN-CENELEC Guide 20). Each national member of CEN and CENELEC is expected to undergo a comprehensive assessment exercise at least once every four years, and the Membership Relations & Monitoring Committee (MRMC) is responsible for reviewing the assessment reports. The results from the first round of assessments, which were completed in 2015, show that the members of CEN and CENELEC are committed to ensuring high levels of quality, performance and compliance with the existing membership criteria. Following the first round of assessments, the Administrative Boards of CEN and CENELEC have discussed the progress achieved so far and also identified some challenges and weaknesses that need to be addressed. Furthermore, the changing environment of European standardization is bringing new challenges for the implementation of the membership criteria, notably regarding the interpretation of certain criteria and the role of the MRMC.

In this context, the CEN and CENELEC Boards have decided to invite senior managers from their national members to participate in a high-level workshop in Brussels on 1 March. This workshop will provide an opportunity to review the membership criteria and the system for monitoring these criteria (as set out in CENCENELEC Guides 20 and 22). The participants will be invited to consider how the system could be adapted and improved, while taking into account CEN and CENELEC’s 'Ambitions to 2020', the requirements of EU Regulation 1025/2012 and the evolving environment of European standardization. For more information, please see CEN-CENELEC Guides 20 and 22, which are available on the CEN-CENELEC website: www.cencenelec.eu/standards/Guides Bardo Schettini Gherardini Director - Legal Affairs

CEN-CENELEC PR Roundtable in Skopje 'Stakeholder Engagement – how to build a dialogue' was the theme of the 12th CEN-CENELEC PR Roundtable, which was hosted by ISRM (Standardization Institute of the Republic of Macedonia) in Skopje on 27 and 28 October 2015. The PR Roundtable in Skopje was attended by Communication and Public Relations (PR) Directors and Managers from 14 national members of CEN and CENELEC, alongside Affiliates and colleagues from ISO and IEC. The participants exchanged examples of good practice regarding how to communicate effectively with various types of stakeholders. They also shared ideas on how to improve the cooperation between national, European and international standardization organizations in the field of communication.

The Roundtable included a series of workshops where participants exchanged experiences and discussed issues such as: how to create healthy and sustainable partnerships with different stakeholders, the strategic art of engaging stakeholders, and how to raise awareness and improve engagement via visuals and infographics. Finally, there was a discussion on how to improve the preparation and implementation of common communication campaigns using social media. Christine Van Vlierden Project Manager - Events Communication


NEWS

CEN and CENELEC provide guidance on how to comply with competition law CEN and CENELEC have adopted a new document aimed at participants in standardization activities, which provides guidance on how to comply with competition law. CEN-CENELEC Guide 31 contains a set of clear rules that must be followed by all the members of Technical Committees and Working Groups within CEN and CENELEC. In a globalized economy, standards are more important than ever. They facilitate cross-border trade and encourage the development of new markets. Standards therefore tend to promote competition and lead to lower costs, thus benefiting the economy as a whole.

Guide on 'Competition law for participants in CEN-CENELEC activities' (CEN-CENELEC Guide 31) in order to complement the existing rules and give practical guidance to those participating in standardization activities at European level.

European and national competition regulators pay attention to standardization because, legally, a standard constitutes an agreement between companies that can also be competitors in the same market. The European Commission, as the European antitrust authority, has always taken the view that there are clear benefits associated with standards, provided that certain fundamental principles (such as inclusiveness and transparency of the process, voluntary use, etc.) are respected.

CEN-CENELEC Guide 31 sets out a series of specific rules to help ensure that all persons participating in CEN and CENELEC activities are complying with competition law. The guide has been drafted in coordination with ISO and IEC, following exchanges of information with ETSI. However, it does not attempt to describe every detail of European and/or national competition laws, nor can it cover all conceivable issues or circumstances that might arise.

The c u r re n t E U R e g u lation ( 1025/ 2012) on Eu ro p ean standardization explicitly states that "European standardization organizations are subject to competition law". This means that the members and stakeholders of CEN and CENELEC must respect the provisions of competition law when they are participating in standardization activities. Both CEN and CENELEC have rules, procedures and guidance documents to ensure compliance with all relevant European and national laws, including competition aspects. Additionally, the two organizations have decided to adopt a new specific

CEN-CENELEC Guide 31:2015 'Competition law for participants in CEN-CENELEC activities' can be found on the CEN-CENELEC website: www.cencenelec.eu/standards/Guides If you have any doubt about the compliance with completion law of any activity in which you are involved, or anything you observe, do not hesitate to contact the legal department of a CEN or CENELEC member, and/or the Legal Affairs Department of the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre (CCMC): [email protected] Bardo Schettini Gherardini Director - Legal Affairs

CEN and CENELEC Work Programme 2016 T h e Wo r k P ro g r a m m e p ro v i d e s an overview of the most important standardization activities to be developed by CEN and CENELEC this year. It also includes information about Outreach Activities in relation to SME participation, including societal stakeholders, promoting education about standardization, building links with research and innovation, and international cooperation.

The 2016 edition contains information about current and planned standardization activities in each sector, including details about the Technical Bodies responsible and any relevant standardization requests (Mandates) from the European Commission. To read or download the CEN and CENELEC Work Programme 2016 (pdf format), please see: www.cencenelec.eu/news/publications


NEWS

New CEN Liaison Organizations Name of organization

Approved on

Participating in

ASD – AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association in Europe

2015-11-12

CEN/TC 436

BuildingSMART International Ltd

2016-01-26

CEN/TC 442

CICIND – International Committee on Industrial Chimneys

2015-10-22

CEN/TC 297

DRIVER Project – 'Driving Innovation in Crisis Management for European Resilience'

2015-09-08

CEN/TC 391

ECCS – European Convention for Constructional Steelwork

2015-12-10

CEN/TC 250

ECIA – European Cellulose Insulation Association

2016-01-13

CEN/TC 127

ECO Platform

2015-09-08

CEN/TC 350

ECMA – European Cylinder Makers Association

2015-11-23

CEN/TC 23

EFCA – European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Associations

2015-09-01

CEN/TC 442

ESAM – European Society of Aerospace Medicine

2015-11-17

CEN/TC 436

ETF – European Transport Workers’ Association

2015-08-25

CEN/TC 436

EurECCA – European Cabin Crew Association

2015-07-15

CEN/TC 436

EURO-AIR – European Association of Air Heater Manufacturers

2015-07-23

CEN/TC 180

EUSA – European Union of Swimming Pool and Spa Associations

2015-09-30

CEN/TC 402

eVACUATE Project

2015-11-23

CEN/TC 391

EWA – European Waterproofing Association

2015-11-04

CEN/TCs 127, 254, 350, 351

FICT – Fédération Internationale des Cadres des Transports

2015-09-07

CEN/TC 436

FIM – Fédération Internationale du Motocyclisme

2015-08-25

CEN/TC 162

NanoDefine Project

2015-07-16

CEN/TC 352

NanoRem Project

2015-11-26

CEN/TC 352

NFC (Near Field Communication) Forum

2015-08-27

CEN/TC 278

OpenPEPPOL

2015-07-28

CEN/TC 434

VIPA (Vacuum Insulation Panel Association) International

2015-08-25

CEN/TC 88

Approved on

Participating in

IARU – International Amateur Radio Union

2015-10-30

CLC/TC 210

SOCTESQA Project

2015-10-05

CEN/CLC/JWG FCGA

For more information, please see: www.cen.eu/about/community

New CENELEC Liaison Organizations Name of organization

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PRESS RELEASES

Latest Press Releases issued by CEN and CENELEC ÄÄ Management Systems:

EN adopts at European level new revised editions of international standards for management C systems (2015-09-16)

ÄÄ International Cooperation: New SESEC website will improve mutual understanding of Chinese and European Standardization Systems (2015-11-02) ÄÄ Standards for services:

ew CEN publication defines skills and competences required by professional dog trainers and N instructors (2016-01-22)

ÄÄ International Cooperation: E uropean and Canadian standardization organizations renew their commitment to working together (2016-01-25)

POLICY OPINIONS

Latest Policy Opinions issued by CEN and CENELEC ÄÄ Circular Economy: CEN-CENELEC response to the European Commission's Consultation on the Circular Economy (2015-09-01) ÄÄ Electricity and Gas:

EN-CENELEC response to the European Commission's Consultation on the 'Establishment of the C annual priority lists for the development of network codes and guidelines for 2016 and beyond' (2015-09-01)

ÄÄ Liquefied Natural Gas:

EN response to the public consultation on an EU strategy for liquefied natural gas and gas storage C (2015-10-06)

ÄÄ Digital Single Market:

EN-CENELEC response to the European Commission's Consultation on Standards in the Digital Single C Market: setting priorities and ensuring delivery (2016-01-05)


EVENTS

StandarDays: 'Your chance to discover the world of European Standards'

On 17 and 18 March, CEN and CENELEC will once again open their doors to anyone who would like to learn about European Standards: What are they? Who makes them? Why are they important? Where can I find more information? How can I get involved? ... and much more. StandarDays is a two-day training seminar aimed at people who are newcomers to standards, and those who would like to better understand CEN and CENELEC. Participants are able to learn about the European Standardization System, the various products and processes of CEN and CENELEC, as well as the benefits of getting involved. The revised and updated programme for StandarDays includes sessions on current topics such as: standardization in support

of the circular economy, standardization and SMEs, and the development of harmonized standards for the construction sector. StandarDays is held at the CEN-CENELEC Meeting Centre in Brussels. The participation fee of €400 includes 2 lunches and digital copies of all presentations. Special reduced fees are available for students, and for participants from CEN and CENELEC Affiliates and European Partners. Participation is free of charge for staff of CEN and CENELEC’s national members. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis and will close when the maximum number is reached. Early registration is recommended! For more information about StandarDays, including the programme and registration, please see the CEN-CENELEC website: www.cencenelec.eu/news/events

Forthcoming '10-10 webinars' for Technical Body Officers '10-10 webinars' are online presentations, which provide opportunities for Technical Body Officers and staff of CEN and CENELEC’s National Members to learn about various topics related to the European Standardization System. The webinars, which can be accessed via the internet, are normally held on the 10th of each month, starting at 10:00 (CET). Participants are invited to interact and submit questions in writing – both during and after each presentation. The next webinars will address the following topics: How CEN and CENELEC contribute to the drafting of Standardization Requests issued by the European

Commission (10 March); How CEN and CENELEC respond to Standardization Requests from the European Commission (12 April); and the role of CEN and CENELEC in relation to the European Research and Innovation Programme 'Horizon 2020' (10 May). For more information, please see the CEN-CENELEC website or contact: [email protected]


SPECIAL REPORT: Environment

CEN Strategic Advisory Body on Environment (SABE): a strategic approach to environmental standardization and policy collaboration The CEN Strategic Advisory Body on Environment (SABE) is a body that provides advice to the CEN Technical Board on issues related to the environment. Richard Allan, SABE Chair, outlines the main priorities and objectives of SABE. will continue to highlight the benefits of integrating environmental objectives into standards.

I feel very privileged to be the Chair of SABE, which advises the CEN Technical Board (CEN/BT) and works with the European Commission to address relevant current and emerging environmental issues. SABE considers critical factors faced by the standardization community to ensure that environmental aspects are taken into account during the standardization process. I took over as SABE Chair in 2014 and I was very impressed with the level of activity, engagement and success of the team in addressing the priorities for environmental standardization. I think that the SABE teams have achieved a lot in terms of informing environmental management, policy and technical aspects of standardization. My personal objectives are to build on the success of the group and ensure that the environment is at the forefront of consideration and thinking when it comes to developing standards that support sustainable activity across multiple sectors. I am pleased to say SABE has continued to influence and inform critical debates on priorities such as better integration of environmental aspects through horizontal standardization, and sustainable wastewater. More recently, we have proactively recommended actions to address sustainable use of phosphorus. In terms of environmental management, SABE has been at the forefront of the revision of EN ISO 14001, and we will

Richard Allan, SABE Chair

continue to promote the benefits of integrated environmental management systems. Work is also ongoing in developing documents containing guidance on how to address environmental aspects in test standards, climate adaptation and safe use of chemicals in product standards. Looking forward, we have a busy year ahead with consideration of the circular economy approach and resource efficiency together wi th th e d evel o p men t o f a sustainable communication strategy that will build on the ongoing CEN-CENELEC communication campaign on the environment. Through the strategy, SABE

Environmental aspects will continue to be an important consideration going forward to achieve green growth across Europe, together with making more efficient use of natural resources in a sustainable way while being more resilient to the impacts of climate change. This can only be achieved by working together across Europe and with all the national standardization bodies and national committees that contribute to the work of CEN and CENELEC. I very much enjoy working with all stakeholders in order to meet these demanding challenges and I have no doubt that, through standardization, we will make a positive difference to the environment - which we all live in and must protect! Richard Allan SABE Chair

F o r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t CEN activities in relation to the environment, and the work of SABE, please see the CEN website: www.cen.eu/work/areas/env



Environmental Monitoring Strategy Team (ENV): Anticipating standardization needs for environmental measurement and monitoring CEN’s Environmental Monitoring Strategy Team (ENV) works within the framework of the Strategic Advisory Body on Environment (SABE). The ENV Team is responsible for anticipating needs in terms of new and/or revised standards that relate to the measurement and monitoring of the environment. be required in order to improve the credibility of water reuse projects. It was recommended that further work should be promoted in order to develop reliable and easy-to-perform methods for assessing the prevalence of antibiotic resistance in treated wastewater.

The main objective of the ENV Team is to provide strategic advice to SABE on standardization needs for environmental me a sure m e n t a n d m onitoring. The mission of ENV is to forecast how these needs will be affected by developments in environmental policy, science and technology in the medium and long term. Since 2013, the ENV Team has started to organize a series of thematic discussions on relevant priority topics. The aim is to bring together experts from relevant interest groups (scientific community, industry, policy-makers and other stakeholders) in order to encourage a more rapid take-up of the improvements made by research in terms of new technologies, and innovative monitoring strategies, into the required standards and promote a more efficient uptake in support of environmental policies and regulation. Two thematic meetings have been organised by ENV since the start of this initiative. These meetings bring together a wide range of interested parties who participate in an exchange of knowledge and views which informs the development of a position paper w i t h s p e c i f i c re c o m m e n d a t i o n s i n terms of standardization strategy. This work is continued by correspondence after the initial meeting, and then the draft position paper is discussed by a specially assembled group before being submitted to SABE.

Valeria Dulio, ENV Team Leader

The first ENV thematic meeting was held in 2014 on the topic of 'treated wastewater reuse'. Experts from the scientific community, standard writers and users, as well as the European Commission were invited to take part in the discussion and drafting of a position paper, which was then submitted to SABE. This was a challenging topic with wide-ranging implications for policy development at national and European levels. During the debate it became clear that emerging contaminants and antibiotic resistance should not be ignored by the standardization community. Harmonized sampling and testing protocols will

The second ENV thematic meeting took place in 2015, focusing on the sustainable use of phosphorous. Phosphorus is a non-renewable resource, essential for economic sustainability and food security. Almost all phosphorus raw material used in Europe is imported, and rock phosphate is considered as a 'critical raw material' by the European Commission. Phosphorus emissions, mainly from sewage treatment w o r k s , r a i s e m a j o r e n v i ro n m e n t a l concerns, as phosphorus (together with nitrogen) is one of the principal substances contributing to eutrophication and surface water quality failure. As a result of this initiative, ENV produced a position paper with recommendations on strategic standardization needs to support the sustainable management of phosphorus in Europe, which will be submitted to the CEN Technical Board (CEN/BT). Valeria Dulio SABE/ENV Team Leader



CENELEC TC 111X: Improving environmental performance through state-of-the-art standards in the electrotechnical domain CENELEC’s Technical Committee 'Environment' (CLC/TC 111X) develops standards addressing specific environmental topics and provides advice to the CENELEC Technical Board regarding the integration of environmental aspects in standards. Herbert Mrotzek has been Chair of CLC/TC 111X from 2007 until 2015. The CENELEC Technical Committee 'Environment' (CLC/TC 111X) was set up in order to address environmental topics in standardization and also to play an advisory role. The TC involves experts delegated by CENELEC’s national members, with collaborating partners and support from CCMC. I have had the honour of Chairing this TC from 2007 until 2015, and I would like to sum-up our achievements during this period.

Another significant European Standard to mention is EN 50581:2012 'Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances', which supports the implementation of EU Directive 2011/65/ EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), in accordance with EC request M/499.

In recent years, European environmental legislation has presented significant challenges in relation to electrical and electronic equipment. The European Commission has asked CENELEC to develop standards that are needed to support the implementation of various European directives and regulations. In this context, TC 111X has been responsible for preparing horizontal standards, whereas product-specific standards are developed and revised by the relevant technical bodies within CENELEC.

At the end of 2015, CEN and CENELEC accepted a request from the European Commission (M/543) to develop ecodesign standards with material efficiency requirements for energy-related products. CLC/TC 111X will have an important role to play in developing horizontal standards addressing material efficiency aspects of electrical and electronic equipment.

When the first Ecodesign Directive for energy-using products was adopted in 2005, TC 111X worked to identify the standardization needs in this area and produced a report for the European Commission. Then in 2009, when the Ecodesign Directive was expanded to cover all energy-related products, CEN and CENELEC set up a joint Ecodesign Coordination Group in order to coordinate the necessary standardization activities. I n a d d i t i o n , a v a r i e t y o f p ro d u c t specific standards were produced by the competent TCs.

Herbert Mrotzek, Chair CLC/TC 111X (2007-2015)

Since 2003, the European Union has adopted Directives on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), with the aim of regulating treatment and recycling when products reach the end of their useful lives. CLC/TC 111X set up an expert working group which has developed a horizontal standard on 'Collection, logistics & treatment requirements for WEEE' (EN 50625-1) under a request from the Commission (M/518). Work is continuing to expand the EN 50625 series by developing standards relating to specific types of equipment such as lamps, TV screens, refrigerators and solar (photovoltaic) panels. In addition, another standard is due to be published in 2016 with 'Requirements for the preparation for re-use of waste electrical and electronic equipment' (EN 50614).

Finally, I would like to underline the importance of the close cooperation between CLC/TC 111X and the international Technical Committee IEC TC 111, which enables us to prevent duplication of work and share relevant knowledge with experts around the world. Herbert Mrotzek Chair CLC/TC 111X (2007-2015)

For more information about CENELEC activities in relation to the environment, please see the CENELEC website: www.cenelec.eu/go/TC111X



ECOS: representing the views of environmental organizations within the European Standardization System ECOS is the European Environmental Citizens’ Organisation for Standardisation. The members of ECOS include 7 panEuropean environmental organizations and 31 national organizations from 21 European countries. With our wide network of members and experts, we provide pragmatic recommendations that promote environmental protection and the welfare of citizens through standards and technical environmental policies. ECOS’ work in standardization contributes to improving the environmental performance of products and processes throughout their whole life cycle, fostering the development of green technologies, and providing thorough test methods for measuring energy consumption and emissions, etc. ECOS contributes to ensuring that standards have the best interests of the environment at heart. A recent example of ECOS' efforts to protect the environment is through our work in the area of chemicals in products. Together with our members and partners, and based on strong evidence, ECOS helped prevent unnecessarily stringent 'external ignition requirements' in four European and international standards for televisions and other electronic equipment, which would have led to the use of high amounts of potentially toxic flame retardants in these products. Many flame-retardants are known to pose serious risks to human health and the environment. Safer alternatives exist, and these can protect consumers from fire risks without jeopardizing health or the environment. Another area where our involvement helps make a difference is the development of standards providing test methods for measuring the energy efficiency

monitoring the proper implementation of EU Regulation 1025/2012. Together with other European stakeholders' organizations representing consumers, workers and SMEs (respectively ANEC, ETUC and SBS), we are striving towards making the process more transparent and inclusive.

Laura Degallaix, ECOS Director

of energy-related products, such as domestic appliances, boilers and water heaters. Here, the contribution of experts nominated by ECOS helps to ensure that these test methods are not only robust and user-friendly, but also that they reflect normal conditions of use and allow for the development of environmentally friendly technologies. This work is crucial to create a level playing field for fair competition, to maximize energy savings, and to ensure consumer confidence in related product labelling. Alongside our work to make standards more sustainable, our organization also plays an active role in improving and modernizing the European standards setting process, including through

The involvement of ECOS in standardization complements the technical expertise brought by industry and other players, by bringing environmental expertise and the user perspective into the process. By including organizations such as ECOS in the process, standardization organizations are able to produce state-of-the-art, high quality standards for the benefit of all, which can effectively contribute to moving towards a sustainable and smart economy. It also helps to build trust in the system, especially when linked with European legislation and policies. Representing nearly 40 members across Europe, ECOS is the only organization of its kind in the world, and since 2001 we have strived to ensure that environmental protection is always included in standards. To d a y w e a r e w o r k i n g o n a w i d e range of topics including bio-energy, nanotechnology, smart grids, ecodesign and energy labelling, market surveillance and more. Laura Degallaix ECOS Director ECOS website: www.ecostandard.org



"Good and close cooperation" between the European Commission and the European Standardization Organizations Interview with Hugo-Maria Schally, Head of Unit 'Eco-innovation & Circular Economy' in the European Commission’s Environment Directorate-General. What would you say to businesses who might be worried that measures to protect the environment will increase their costs and make them less competitive?

How do you see the cooperation between the European Commission and the European Standardization Organizations in the environmental field, and can you think of any ways in which this cooperation could be improved? S t a nda rd s c a n m a k e an important contribution to achieving policy objectives – thus our cooperation is very important. I am happy to note that we have developed a good and close cooperation, and I am especially pleased with our contacts with SABE, which we maintain through regular meetings with the SABE Chair and his colleagues. These are excellent occasions to have an in-depth discussion about horizontal policy issues and the development of individual standards that are relevant for environmental policy. We also discuss emerging areas of interest that might result in standardization requests. In addition, there are many good examples of ongoing dialogues at desk level between various DGs in the European Commission and different Technical Committees. Probably we could do more to better involve the societal stakeholders in this cooperation. What are the main priorities for EU environmental policies in the next few years, and how can voluntary standards help to support these? We would like standards to play a pivotal role in furthering our agendas on resource efficiency, circular economy and ecoinnovation, concepts that the Commission has been actively working on in recent

Hugo-Maria Schally, Head of Unit 'Eco-innovation & Circular Economy' in the European Commission (DG Environment)

years. Specifically, I refer to the Circular Economy Package that was adopted by the Commission on 2 December 2015. Many recycling standards for materials already exist. However, we may need to expand their scope by covering more materials and also go beyond recycling to include durability, reuse, recovery and re-manufacturing. Also, we would like to explore how standards can help us to move towards products that are more durable and easier to repair, upgrade, refurbish and re-manufacture. In this regard, the standardization request on material efficiency aspects in support of the Ecodesign Directive (M/543) is an important area of work.

There are some very compelling arguments and also practical experience showing that initiatives supporting a transition to a more circular economy will benefit both the environment and will contribute to prosperity, jobs and sustainable growth. Environmental measures provide for a lot of win-win situations, being good for business and good for the environment. In our times, resource price volatility and risks associated with security of supply are growing and most companies are looking for ways to mitigate these risks. Circular economy solutions would directly contribute to the competitiveness of these companies by reducing resource costs. Also, important business opportunities appear in green markets where demand for environmental and resource efficient technologies, products and services is fast growing. Many innovative businesses will be able to capitalize on their first mover advantage.

For more information about the Circular Economy Strategy, please see the European Commission website: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ circular-economy



Guidance on how to take environmental aspects into account during the development and drafting of standards In order to ensure that environmental aspects are properly taken into account, the various Technical Committees of CEN and CENELEC may refer to specific guidance documents when they are developing and drafting European standards. CEN Guide 4 'Guide for addressing environmental issues in product standards' (3rd edition 2008): CEN Guide 4 is based on ISO Guide 64, which was prepared by ISO’s Technical Committee 'Environmental management' (ISO/ TC 207). The first edition of ISO Guide 64 was published in 1997, and the latest edition was published in 2008. The guide promotes a 'life-cycle approach' to products – taking environmental impacts into account from design and manufacture to the recovery and recycling of materials.

Aspects (ACEA). The third edition is aligned

climate change adaptation is relevant to

with the latest edition of ISO Guide 64 and

a particular standardization activity.

IEC Guide 109 'Environmental aspects - Inclusion in electrotechnical product standards' (3rd edition 2012): IEC Guide 109 has been developed by the IEC Advisory Committee on Environmental

emphasizes a 'life-cycle approach'. The principles in this IEC Guide can be applied

CEN-CENELEC Guide 33 'Guide for

to standardization activities developed by

addressing environmental issues in

CENELEC TCs.

testing standards' (1st edition 2016): This new publication provides guidance

CEN-CENELEC Guide 32 'Guide for

on how to address environmental issues

addressing climate change adaptation

in testing standards, in order to reduce

in standards' (1 st edition 2016): This

the environmental impact of testing

new Guide is intended to help standard

processes. The Guide includes a checklist

w r i t e r s a d d re s s t h e c o n s e q u e n c e s

that can be used to identify which specific

and implications of climate change. It

issues should be addressed by a particular

promotes the use of life-cycle thinking to

testing standard.

achieve a comprehensive understanding of the issues and the balancing of

For more information, please contact the

different objectives. It also includes

CEN-CENELEC Environment Helpdesk:

a simple checklist to help establish whether

[email protected]

Standard on Environmental Management Systems (EN ISO 14001) CEN has adopted as a European Standards the 2015 edition of the international standard on Environmental Management Systems (EN ISO 14001).EN ISO 14001 is the international standard that sets out requirements and provides guidance for the implementation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS). More than 300,000 businesses and organizations around the world are using this standard in order to manage their environmental responsibilities in a systematic manner and comply with relevant regulatory obligations. The 2015 edition of EN ISO 14001 supersedes the previous edition that was published in 2004 (and with an amending corrigendum in 2009). It was developed by the 'Environmental management systems' sub-committee of ISO’s Technical

Committee for 'Environmental management' (ISO/TC 207). The new edition of EN ISO 14001 is intended to support the integration of environmental considerations within the framework of the overall strategy of a company or organization. There is a greater emphasis on the responsibility of senior management and the role of pro-active initiatives to protect the environment. The revised standard also highlights the importance of effective communication and 'life-cycle thinking' – considering every stage of a product or service, from development to end-of-life. For more information about EN ISO 14001:2015, please see the ISO website: http://bit.ly/ISO14001news


TECHNICAL NEWS

New European Standard for Osteopathy Services CEN has adopted and issued a European Standard on Osteopathic Healthcare Provision, which has been developed in partnership with the European Federation of Osteopaths (EFO) and the Forum for Osteopathic Regulation in Europe (FORE). This new standard sets a benchmark for high quality clinical practice, education, safety and ethics.

EN 16686 specifies requirements and recommendations regarding the healthcare provision, facilities and equipment, education, and ethical framework for the practice of osteopathy. When correctly applied, the new European Standard will help osteopaths to ensure that they provide a safe environment for patients and high quality treatment. The standard was made available by CEN in July 2015, and has since been published by CEN’s national members in 33 European countries. Osteopathy is a primary contact and patient-centred healthcare discipline, that emphasises the interrelationship of structure and function of the body, facilitates the body’s innate ability to heal itself, and supports a whole-person approach to all aspects of health and healthy development, principally by the practice of manual treatment. Osteopathy is a distinct healthcare profession, with osteopaths providing their services all over Europe.

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The European Standard on Osteopathic Healthcare Provision (EN 16686) was developed by CEN’s Project Committee on 'Services for Osteopaths' (CEN/TC 414), which included healthcare professionals from more than 10 European countries. This Project Committee was set up in 2011 by CEN in partnership with the European Federation of Osteopaths (EFO) and the Forum for Osteopathic Regulation in Europe (FORE). The secretariat was provided by CEN’s member in Austria (Austrian Standards).

Professional osteopath treating a patient

The new European Standard should contribute to raising awareness and understanding of osteopathic practice throughout Europe, bringing benefits to osteopaths and their patients. EN 16686 is expected to be especially valuable in countries where there are no specific regulations regarding the provision of osteopathic healthcare services. Jonathan Bailey-Teyletche, President of the EFO and Chairman of CEN/TC 414, says: "The European Standard on Osteopathic Healthcare Provision provides a benchmark for the level of training that an osteopath should undertake as well as the level of healthcare that should be provided to osteopathic patients throughout Europe. The Standard requires osteopaths to complete relevant education and training

to a specified level, as well as following continuing professional development. In addition, the European Standard sets out that scientific rigour and evidenceinformed practice are an important part of an osteopath’s approach to patient treatment and case management." For more information about CEN activities i n rel ati o n to s ervi ces , ple a se se e : www.cen.eu/go/services European Federation of Osteopaths (EFO): www.efo.eu Forum for Osteopathic Regulation in Europe: www.forewards.eu Maitane Olabarria Uzquiano Programme Manager Sustainability & Services


TECHNICAL NEWS

New CEN publication defines skills and competences required by professional dog trainers and instructors A new CEN Workshop Agreement sets out minimum requirements in terms of the knowledge, skills and competences required by professional dog trainers and instructors. CWA 16979 was developed by experts from several different European countries in the framework of the CEN Workshop 'Competences for dog training professionals' (CEN/WS 078).

The CEN Workshop Agreement 'Dog training professionals - Knowledge, skills and competence requirements' (CWA 16979) represents the result of work carried out in the framework of the CEN Workshop 'Competences for dog training professionals' (CEN/WS 078). This group included experts from several different European countries (such as Belgium, Germany, Italy and Portugal) representing various private and public organizations active in the canine sector, from assistance dogs to rescue dogs. CWA 16979 sets out minimum competence requirements for dog training professionals, with particular attention to aspects relating to professional behaviour and ethics. Starting from the main tasks a dog training professional should be able to perform, the document defines the relevant skills and knowledge requirements. It also addresses the need for regular updating and continuous improvement of professional competences.

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Across Europe, it is estimated that more than half a million people are working as dog trainers, instructors and operators. However, the European canine sector is characterized by multiple organizations and associations with different approaches in terms of dealing with professional qualifications for dog trainers, instructors and operators. This context highlights the need for a common and harmonized approach regarding the cross-border recognition and acceptance of such qualifications.

Assistance dogs can improve the quality of life for people with motor disabilities

The CEN Workshop 'Competences for dog training professionals' was chaired by Cinzia Marconi (President of FCC Formatore Cinofilo Certificato) from Italy. Referring to CWA 16979, Mrs Marconi said: "This consensus-based document will contribute to improving the quality of dog training professionals' activities, leading to better services for consumers. It will also bring benefits in relation to the protection and welfare of dogs, which is especially relevant in terms of ethical principles that should always be taken into careful consideration." According to Barbara Schöning, who is a member of ESVCE (European Society of Veterinary Clinical Ethology) and GTVMT (German Society of Veterinary

Clinical Ethology), CWA 16979 "defines requirements that all dog trainers should aim to meet in their education and daily work, and sets a benchmark of what is required in order to train dogs effectively and in way that guarantees their welfare. Furthermore, it identifies which knowledge and skills should be taught to dog owners, thereby ensuring dogs’ long term welfare." CEN Workshop Agreements (CWAs) and other CEN deliverables are distributed by CEN’s National Members, Affiliates, and Partner Standardization Bodies. Monica Ibido Programme Manager Sustainability & Services


TECHNICAL NEWS

New nickel test method for spectacle frames and sunglasses CEN has published a revised edition of the European Standard EN 16128, which sets out a new reference method for testing spectacle frames and sunglasses for nickel release. This standard will help to protect consumers, as many people may be affected by allergic reactions resulting from physical contact with nickel. The new edition of EN 16128 'Ophthalmic optics - Reference method for the testing of spectacle frames and sunglasses for nickel release' was prepared by Working Group 8 of the CEN Technical Committee 'Ophthalmic optics' (CEN/TC 170), in accordance with a specific standardization request from the European Commission (M/448). Nickel allergy is the most frequent contact allergy in Europe and a significant health issue. Harmonizing the test method for nickel release is therefore vital with a view to protecting the health of the end consumer (i.e. people who wear spectacles). The new test method will facilitate a uniform application and control of the relevant EU legislation (REACH

Regulation), which sets a limit value for nickel release of 0.5 micrograms (µg) per cm2 per week. The test method described in the new edition of EN 16128 is substantially different from that in the previous edition (published in 2011). Putting the new standard into practice will be challenging for all parties involved and therefore a transition period will be needed. The length of this transition period will be set by the European Commission.

partnership with the Italian Certification Institute for Optical Products (Certottica). This practical workshop, which focused on methods, procedures and equipment was hosted by Certottica in Longarone (Italy) on 1 and 2 February 2016. For more information about European standardization activities in relation to Healthcare (including Medical Devices), please see: www.cencenelec.eu/go/healthcare (Information provided by Elisabeth Beck, DIN)

In order to support the introduction of the new standard EN 16128:2015, the secretariat of CEN/TC 170/WG 8 (hosted by DIN) organized a two-day workshop in

Alexandre della Faille de Leverghem Programme Manager Sustainability & Services

New European Standard on chemical health risk assessment CEN has published a new European Standard which specifies the minimum requirements for training courses that will enable people to become 'risk assessors' by teaching them how to assess health risks posed by chemicals. Chemical health risk assessment is an emerging discipline that requires a combination of knowledge and skills. This kind of assessment is defined in European legislation including the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) Regulation, as well as legislation related to biocides and plant protection. However, there has been a lack of specialized programmes to train risk assessors. The new European Standard EN 16736 'Health risk assessment of chemicals Requirements for the provision of training' was developed by the CEN Project

Committee 'Health risk assessment of chemicals' (CEN/TC 416). This Project Committee has been chaired by Professor Corrado Galli, a leading toxicologist from the University of Milan, with the secretariat provided by Austrian Standards. The standard specifies the minimum requirements for a training programme that covers methodology and procedures for assessing health risks posed by chemicals. The modular curriculum specified in EN 16736 can be implemented either by academic institutions or by in-house corporate training centres. The standard will therefore be beneficial for students,

private and public sector employers and educational institutions. The training of risk assessors consists of both course programmes and on-thejob, practical experience. EN 16736 only covers the course-based programme, and does not aim to comprehensively cover requirements for qualifications for workplace risk assessment according to Directive 98/24/EC. Karolina Krzystek-De Ranter Programme Manager Sustainability & Services


TECHNICAL NEWS

Assessing ethical impacts of research and innovation activities The new CEN Workshop 'SATORI' has started work on developing an 'ethical impact assessment framework for research and innovation'. This new CEN Workshop will draw on the outcomes of the European SATORI Project. SATORI stands for 'Stakeholders Acting Together On the ethical impact assessment of Research and Innovation'. This is the name of a 4-year European project supported by the EU in the framework of the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7). The SATORI project brings together 17 partners from 12 countries including two of CEN’s national members (Danish Standards and NEN) as well as UNESCO.

Just like any other CEN Workshop, participation in the SATORI Workshop is open to any organization or individual with an interest in the issue being addressed. The secretariat is provided by NEN and the Chairperson is Philip Brey, Professor of 'Philosophy of Technology' at the University of Twente and Scientific Director of the '3TU.Centre for Ethics and Technology' in the Netherlands.

Drawing on the outcomes of the SATORI project, the CEN Workshop 'SATORI' will assess and discuss the feasibility of developing a consensus document at European level on ethics assessment of research and innovation. This document would be published as a CEN Workshop Agreement with requirements and guidelines on how to carry out ethical impact assessments of research and innovation activities.

The first meeting of the CEN SATORI Wo r k s h o p w a s h e l d i n B r u s s e l s i n September 2015. The participants at this meeting included representatives from a wide variety of organizations such as universities, research institutes and associations, centres for science and human rights, civil society organizations and ethics committees, companies and national standardization organizations.

CEN’s Technical Committee 'Innovation Management' (CEN/TC 389) will cooperate with the SATORI Workshop and contribute to the drafting process. For more information about European standardization activities in the field of Innovation Management, see www.cen.eu/work/areas/InnoMgmt For more information about opportunities for linking research and innovation projects with standardization, see www.cencenelec.eu/research SATORI website: www.satoriproject.eu Monica Ibido Programme Manager Sustainability & Services

New CEN Project Committee 'Feather and Down' A new CEN Project Committee (CEN/TC 443) is revising a number of European Standards relating to 'Feather and Down', which are natural materials used to fill pillows and duvets, winter clothing and various other products. CEN/TC 443 has started work on revising and updating a number of European Standards that were published by CEN between 1998 and 2001. The standards currently being revised include: EN 1883 'Feather and down - Sampling in view of tests', EN 1885 'Feather and down - Terms and definitions', EN 12131 'Test methods - Determination of the quantitative composition of feather and down (manual method)', EN 12934 'Composition labelling of processed feathers and down for use as sole filling material' and

EN 13088 'Manufactured articles filled with feather and down - Method for determining mass'.

on 14 October 2015, and will also host the next meeting in Berlin on 22 and 23 February 2016.

These European Standards were originally developed by CEN/TC 222, which was disbanded in 2012. The five standards must be revised in order to take account of feedback from stakeholders, changes in the quality of the raw material and the effects of new plucking procedures. The secretariat of CEN/TC 443 is provided by DIN, which hosted the kick-off meeting

For more information about European standardization activities in relation to Consumer Products, please see the CEN website: www.cen.eu/work/areas Karolina Krzystek-De Ranter Programme Manager Sustainability & Services


TECHNICAL NEWS

Standardization Requests (Mandates) The European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC and ETSI) receive standardization requests (or mandates) from the European Commission, asking them to develop and adopt European Standards and other standardization deliverables, in accordance with EU Regulation 1025/2012.

Here is a list of standardization requests that have been accepted by the Technical Boards of CEN and/or CENELEC since the previous issue of CONNECT (August 2015).

Reference

Subject of requested activity

Accepted by

M/536

Radio equipment (in support of Directive 2014/53/EU)

CENELEC D151/C085

M/537

Ventilation units - ecodesign and energy labelling (in support of Regulations (EU) 1253/2014 and (EU) 1254/2014)

CEN BT C86/2015

M/538

Alcohol-powered flueless fireplaces (in support of Directive 2001/95/EC - general product safety)

CEN BT C123/2015

M/539

Non-household washing machines, dryers and dishwashers ecodesign and energy labelling (in support of Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU)

CEN BT C114/2015

M/540

Vacuum cleaners - ecodesign and energy labelling (in support of EU Regulation 666/2013)

CENELEC D152/C022

M/541

Measuring instruments (in support of Directive 2014/32/EU)

CEN BT C129/2015 CENELEC D152/C038

M/542

Recreational craft and personal watercraft (in support of Directive 2013/53/EU)


M/543

Ecodesign requirements on material efficiency aspects for energy-related products (in support of Directive 2009/125/EC)


M/544

Ecodesign requirements for networked standby - power consumption of electrical and electronic equipment (in support of Regulations (EC) 1275/2008 and 642/2009)

CENELEC D152/C064

M/545

Ecodesign requirements for computers and computer servers (in support of Regulation (EU) 617/2013)

CENELEC D152/C024


EXTERNAL RELATIONS

CEN and CENELEC renew their commitment to working with the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) CEN and CENELEC have renewed their joint Cooperation Agreement with the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). The three organizations have decided to maintain and build on their successful cooperation, initiated in 2012. This cooperation contributes to the removal of Technical Barriers to Trade and thereby helps to facilitate trade in goods and services between Europe and Canada.

CEN, CENELEC and SCC signed their first Cooperation Agreement in February 2012 with the aim of playing a constructive role in relation to the negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the EU and Canada (also known as 'CETA'). This Cooperation Agreement has provided a framework for the parties to exchange information and coordinate their activities in specific areas such as Smart Energy Grids and Timber structures. It has also enabled Canada to adopt standards for heat meters that are identical to European Standards developed by CEN. In their Cooperation Agreement, CE N , C E N E L E C a n d S CC rec onfirm their commitment to promoting the harmonization of standards at the international level in the framework of ISO and IEC. Under their renewed agreement, the parties will continue to exchange information and look for opportunities to cooperate on standardization activities in relation to a wide range of sectors.

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The CEN-CENELEC-SCC Cooperation Agreement was formally renewed on 25 January in Brussels by Elena Santiago Cid, Director General of CEN and CENELEC and John Walter, Chief Executive Officer of SCC. The signing ceremony was also attended by His Excellency Daniel Costello (Canadian Ambassador to the European Union), and Kerstin Jorna (Director 'Single Market Policy, Regulation and Implementation', DG GROW, European Commission).

Signing ceremony in Brussels on 25 January. Seated: Elena Santiago Cid (Director General of CEN and CENELEC) and John Walter (Chief Executive Officer of SCC). Standing (from left to right): Francisco Verdera Mari (Director - Strategic Partnerships, CEN-CENELEC), Hervé Gauthier (International Cooperation Unit Manager, CEN-CENELEC), Sarah Penny (Director - External Relations, CEN-CENELEC), Kerstin Jorna (Director 'Single Market Policy, Regulation and Implementation', DG GROW, European Commission), Daniel Costello (Canadian Ambassador to the European Union), Duncan De Lught (First Secretary 'Trade Policy and Commercial Affairs', Mission of Canada to the EU), Alec Clark (Executive Assistant to the SCC CEO), Jean-Paul Vetsuypens (Director – Standards, CEN-CENELEC).

Elena Santiago Cid, Director General of CEN and CENELEC, underlined the economic value of the Cooperation Agreement: "Canada is an important export market for European companies. By continuing our successful cooperation with SCC we can make further progress on removing technical barriers to trade, thereby supporting growth and jobs in Europe and Canada." John Walter, Chief Executive Officer of SCC, also highlighted the benefits in relation to trade: "SCC and CEN and CENELEC are jointly committed to strengthening and increasing trading opportunities through the strategic

utilization of standardization, thereby providing Canadians and Europeans with improved market access through reduced barriers to trade." For more information about CEN and CENELEC’s cooperation with national and regional standardization organizations aro u n d th e wo rl d , i n cl u ding t he ir Cooperation Agreement with SCC, please see: www.cencenelec.eu (International Cooperation > Agreements) Hervé Gauthier Unit Manager International Cooperation


EXTERNAL RELATIONS

CEN and CENELEC participate in 38th ISO General Assembly CEN and CENELEC were represented at the 38th ISO General Assembly, which took place in Seoul (Republic of Korea) from 13 to 18 September 2015, by a high-level delegation that included Friedrich Smaxwil (CEN President), Scott Steedman (CEN Vice-President Policy), Elena Santiago Cid (Director General of CEN and CENELEC) and Sarah Penny (Director External Relations, CEN and CENELEC). The ISO General Assembly was an ideal opportunity for the CEN-CENELEC delegation to meet with representatives of various national and regional standardization bodies with which CEN and CENELEC have formal partnerships. Separate meetings were held with the delegations from Standards Australia (SA), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), the Standardization Administration of China (SAC), Standards New Zealand (SNZ), the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Russian Federation (Rosstandart), the Mongolian Agency for Standardization and Metrology (MASM), the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO) and the Gulf Cooperation Council Standardization Organization (GSO). In the meetings with SA and MASM, which have both been accorded Partner Standardization Body (PSB) status by CEN, much of the discussion centred on the benefits and practical aspects of allowing PSBs to take-up 'homegrown' European Standards by means of identical adoption, in cases where there is no international standard available. It was explained that in 2016, CEN and CENELEC will review the PSB status and other international partnership frameworks with the aim of ensuring that they continue to meet the needs of European stakeholders and their international partners.

The ARSO delegation provided information on the current state of play in the panAfrican economic integration process and explained the challenges faced by the PanAfrican Quality Infrastructure (PAQI). The representatives of ARSO and CEN agreed that it is necessary to develop mechanisms that would allow ARSO members to identically adopt 'homegrown' European Standards in areas where no suitable solution is available at international level. They also agreed that 'standards for services' should be added to the list of 'areas of mutual interest' to be addressed in the framework of the ongoing cooperation between ARSO and CEN. The meeting with ANSI enabled the parties to review the progress achieved in the framework of the ongoing cooperation between ANSI and the European Standardization Organizations, including the exchange of documents containing answers to commonly-asked questions about the US and European standardization systems. It also allowed fruitful exchanges on how to further develop cooperation between Europe and the USA with regard to standardization, taking into consideration the ongoing negotiations towards a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). The meeting with SCC focused on reviewing the implementation of the

Cooperation Agreement between CEN, CENELEC and SCC, which was originally signed in 2012, and preparing the renewal of this agreement. The meeting with the GSO delegation was a useful opportunity to exchange information on the structure and functioning of the standardization s ys tems i n Eu ro p e an d in t he GC C countries. Other bilateral meetings were held with delegates from various national standardization bodies (NSBs) with which CEN has signed or is in the process of negotiating a cooperation agreement.

Did you know? This year CEN celebrates 25 years of successful cooperation with ISO in the framework of the Vienna Agreement, which was originally agreed in 1991. For more information, please see: www.cencenelec.eu (International Cooperation > ISO and IEC)


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CEN and CENELEC participate in 79th IEC General Meeting The 79th IEC General Meeting (GM) was held in Minsk (Belarus) from 12 to 16 October 2015. CEN and CENELEC were represented by Tore Trondvold (CENELEC President), Wim De Kesel (CENELEC Vice-President Policy), Bogdan Topicˇ (CENELEC Vice-President Finance), Elena Santiago Cid (Director General of CEN and CENELEC) and Sarah Penny (Director External Relations, CEN and CENELEC). The new President of CENELEC, Dr Berhard Thies from DKE (Germany), who took over from Tore Trondvold on 1 January 2016, also attended the IEC General Meeting in Minsk. Dr Thies spoke at a Workshop addressing 'Regional or national adoption of International Standards' (which is the subject of ISO/IEC Guide 21). He underlined the importance of adopting international standards as a means to facilitate trade, noting that 72% of all the standards and other deliverables adopted by CENELEC at European level are identical to IEC standards. The CEN-CENELEC delegation met with leaders of various national and regional standardization organizations that are cooperating with CEN and/or CENELEC. These organizations included the African Electrotechnical Standardization Commission (AFSEC), the Gulf Cooperation

Council Standardization Organization (GSO), the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS), the EuroAsian Interstate Council for Standardization, Metrology and Certification (EASC), the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of Kazakhstan (KAZMEMST), the Japanese Industrial Standards Committee (JISC) and the United States National Committee (USNC).

region to adopt standards that are identical to 'homegrown' European Standards in those areas where no suitable standard is available at international level.

The meetings with national and regional standardization organizations served as opportunities to share information on various technical and strategic issues and exchange views on the implementation of existing cooperation agreements. The meeting with GSO was especially valuable as it resulted in the conclusion of a framework regional licence agreement that will enable countries in the Gulf

This year CENELEC celebrates 25 years of successful cooperation with IEC in the framework of the Lugano and Dresden Agreements, agreed in 1991 and 1996 respectively. Fo r mo re i n fo rmati o n, ple a se see: www.cenelec.eu (About CENELEC > Who we are > Global partners)

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Cooperation with Regional Standardization Organizations CEN and CENELEC have signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with several other regional standardization organizations such as ARSO and EASC. These MoUs provide a framework for fostering dialogue, exchanging information and developing joint activities. In this context, CEN and CENELEC are regularly invited to participate in major events organized by regional standardization organizations in other parts of the world. These events represent good opportunities to discuss topics of mutual interest, share examples of good practice. CENELEC’s Vice-President Finance, Bogdan Topicˇ, represented CEN and CENELEC at the 47th General Meeting of the EuroAsian

Interstate Council for Standardization, Metrology and Certification (EASC), which took place in Minsk (Belarus) on 17 and 18 June 2015. Mr Topicˇ made a presentation about the cooperation between CEN, CENELEC and EASC, and the benefits of this cooperation in terms of fostering mutual understanding and enabling technical harmonization. At the 52 nd meeting of the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO)

Council, which took place in Ethiopia from 10 to 14 August 2015, CEN and CENELEC were represented by David Bell from BSI (UK). Mr Bell gave a presentation on the European standardization system and explained how European Standards support the European Single Market. He also contributed to a training session on 'Standards development and implementation'.


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Cooperation with India on standards for 'smart and sustainable cities' In the framework of the SESEI (Seconded European Standardization Expert in India) project, CEN and CENELEC are supporting dialogue and exchanges of information between Europe and India in relation to standards for 'smart and sustainable cities'. In this context, CEN and CENELEC contributed to high-level events that took place in New Delhi. The International Summit 'Smart City Landscape 2015' was held on 10 and 11 September 2015, and the National Summit on 100 Smart Cities India was also held on 11 September. These events brought together representatives from a wide range of stakeholders in the public and private sectors. They provided opportunities to discuss the role of infrastructures, technologies, resources and standards to support the implementation of the '100 Smart Cities Mission' in India. During the International Summit, Monica Ibido from the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre (Standards Department) presented European standardization activities in relation to 'smart mobility', as well as the work of the 'Smart and Sustainable Cities and Communities' Coordination Group created by CEN, CENELEC and ETSI. The second session of the National Summit was successfully chaired by Dinesh Chand Sharma, who represents the European Standardization Organizations (ESOs) towards Indian stakeholders in the framework of the SESEI project. While cities around the world are facing different challenges, a number of common factors for successful Smart Cities can be identified. These include the need to ensure the participation of citizens and the engagement of key stakeholders, and the need to fully integrate the concept of sustainability into smart urban development and planning. Standards can help cities deliver more sustainable, integrated and

Monica Ibido (3rd from right) represented CEN and CENELEC at the '100 Smart Cities India' Summit

interconnected services, to become cleaner and more energy efficient, and also more economically successful. They can contribute to increasing confidence in fragmented markets, as well as raising users’ acceptance of innovative services and solutions. A Smart City can be seen as a 'system of systems' and therefore a system approach to standardization is necessary, with the involvement of cities (public authorities), service providers and citizens. CEN and CENELEC are s u p p o rti n g standardization activities in relation to several topics that are relevant to Smart Cities (energy performance of buildings, e-mobility, intelligent transport systems, waste and water management, etc.) and cooperating with ETSI on aspects

related to digitization and ICT. The ESOs are coordinating their relevant activities through the 'Smart and Sustainable Cities and Communities' Coordination Group (SSCC-CG). For more information about CEN and CENELEC activities in relation to Smart Cities, please see: www.cencenelec.eu/go/ smartcities For more information about the SESEI project, please see www.cencenelec.eu (International Cooperation > Projects > Visibility > SESEI) and http://eustandards.in Monica Ibido Programme Manager Sustainability & Services


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CEN and CENELEC invite international partners to learn about the European Standardization System In the framework of their international cooperation activities, CEN and CENELEC seek to establish relations and develop cooperation with various national and regional standardization organizations around the world. Many of these international partners have sent delegations to visit the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre in Brussels and learn about the European Standardization System. The European Standardization System is a key pillar of the European Single Market, which is the most advanced example of regional economic integration in the world, and therefore it attracts attention and interest from standardization bodies worldwide. Many regional and national partners of CEN and CENELEC have decided to visit Brussels in order to learn more about the European standardization success story. Last year, CEN and CENELEC welcomed delegations from the Mongolian Agency for Standardization and Metrology (MASM), the Gulf Cooperation Council Standardization Organization (GSO), the South Asian Regional Standards Organization (SARSO), Standards Australia and the Australian government, the National Standardization Body of Cameroon (ANOR), the Brazilian National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO) and the State Committee for Standardization, Metrology and Patents of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SCSMP). Other groups received by CEN and CENELEC in 2015 included a delegation from the 'Technical Rules and Conformity Assessment' subgroup of MERCOSUR,

which supports economic cooperation among South American countries, and a group of visitors from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) who visited Brussels in the framework of a project supported by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Participants in study visits are informed about topics such as the structure and functioning of CEN and CENELEC, the role they play in the broader European Quality Infrastructure, and how European Standards support the Single Market in the framework of EU Regulation 1025/2012. They also learn about the development process for European standards, and about the various activities developed by CEN, CENELEC and their members to facilitate the involvement of SMEs and societal stakeholder representatives in standardization activities. Another important topic that is regularly addressed during study visits is the strong commitment of CEN and CENELEC to supporting and promoting the work of ISO and IEC, and the close cooperation that CEN and CENELEC have successfully developed with ISO and IEC in the framework of the Vienna and

Dresden Agreements. This cooperation is complemented by strategic partnerships that have been established with other regional and national standardization bodies around the world in order to facilitate technical alignment and foster international trade. Receiving visitors from their international partners also brings benefits to CEN and CENELEC. The study visits enable CEN and CENELEC to receive useful information about developments in different parts of the world, and learn about good practices that have been applied in other countries and regions. They also provide opportunities for both sides to discuss their cooperation and develop ideas for future activities which would serve to strengthen their partnerships. Several other National Standardization Bodies (NSBs) have expressed interest in learning more about the European Standardization System and are planning to visit CEN and CENELEC in Brussels in the coming months. Hervé Gauthier Unit Manager International Cooperation


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CEN and CENELEC contribute to TAIEX events in Warsaw and Sofia TAIEX is the Technical Assistance and Information Exchange instrument of the European Commission. This instrument supports public administrations with regard to the approximation, application and enforcement of EU legislation. It also facilitates the sharing of relevant knowledge and best practices. The countries covered by TAIEX include 3 countries where there are Members of CEN and CENELEC (Croatia, Turkey and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia), as well as 16 countries where there are Affiliates of CEN and/or CENELEC (Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Serbia, Tunisia and Ukraine). Last year, CEN and CENELEC contributed to 2 seminars that were both organized in the framework of TAIEX. At the seminar in Warsaw (5-6 May 2015), participants were provided with information about the importance of European Standards for the Single Market, the role of Affiliates in

CEN and CENELEC, the close cooperation between CEN and ISO and between CENELEC and IEC, and the uptake of 'homegrown' European Standards by Affiliates. The TAIEX seminar in Sofia (28-29 May 2015), focused on the needs of countries in the Western Balkans and Turkey. CEN and CENELEC contributed with information regarding the participation of Affiliates in European standardization activities, and various aspects related to the translation of European Standards (technical terminology, funding, etc.).

provides real benefits for their Members and Affiliates in countries that are either in the process of joining the European Union or participating in the EU’s 'European Neighbourhood Policy', where there is strong interest in achieving technical alignment and market harmonization. For more information about the role of Affiliates in CEN and CENELEC, please see: www.cencenelec.eu/intcoop/Agreements/ Affiliates TAIEX website: http://ec.europa.eu/taiex Eric Marchand Programme Manager International Cooperation

The participation of CEN and CENELEC in TAIEX events is highly important and it

CENELEC President to address 2nd 'Africa Smart Grid Forum' The new President of CENELEC, Dr Bernhard Thies, has accepted an invitation from AFSEC (African Electrotechnical Standardization Commission) to address the 2nd Africa Smart Grid Forum, which will take place in Cairo (Egypt) from 5 to 8 March 2016. The CENELEC President will also attend the AFSEC General Assembly in Cairo on 9-10 March. In 2011, CENELEC and AFSEC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and work together in areas of mutual interest. The MoU, supported by an implementation roadmap, can be revised when new areas of cooperation are identified. Smart Energy Grids is one of the most active fields of cooperation between CENELEC and AFSEC. The African continent faces immense challenges in the deployment of energy grids, particularly in rural areas. At the same time there is massive potential for generating electricity from renewable

sources such as solar, which can provide low-cost zero-carbon energy. Since 2015, AFSEC experts have participated as observers in the CEN-CENELEC-ETSI Smart Energy Grids Coordination Group (SEG-CG). The sharing of knowledge and information supports the active involvement of African National Committees in relevant standardization activities at international level in the framework of IEC. In the long term, it should also create commercial opportunities for African and European companies and bring economic benefits to both continents.

CENELEC considers that the 2nd Africa Smart Grid Forum is an excellent o p p o r t u n i t y t o p ro m o t e E u ro p e a n standardization activities in the field of Smart Energy Grids, and to support AFSEC and the African Community to develop an efficient electricity infrastructure. European experts should not miss this opportunity to share their knowledge and achievements! Africa Smart Grid Forum: www.africasmartgridforum2016.org


EXTERNAL RELATIONS Discover the new SESEC website! A new website has been created in the framework of the SESEC (Seconded European Standardization Expert in China) Project. The new SESEC website provides an online platform for sharing information (in Chinese and English) about the Chinese and European Standardization Systems, which should lead to greater mutual understanding. SESEC is a visibility project led by CEN and co-financed by the European Commission (EC), the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) secretariat and the three European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC and ETSI) that aims to enhance dialogue and cooperation between China and Europe in the field of standardization. The SESEC project supports the strategic objectives of the European Union, EFTA and the ESOs, and in particular, it is expected to support the cooperation between the ESOs and the Standardization Administration of the People’s Republic of China (SAC).

The SESEC website provides general information about the European and Chinese standardization systems, and should be especially useful for European companies that are active in China or interested in accessing the Chinese market. Website visitors can read about the latest activities of the SESEC Expert and access project news, newsletters, reports and presentations. European stakeholders can benefit from reading the SESEC newsletters and reports, which contain information about Chinese regulatory and technical developments related to standardization. The SESEC website can be accessed on any device, including tablets and smartphones. The online calendar provides an overview of relevant events in China as well as information about how the SESEC Expert is promoting the European Standardization System in China. You can also subscribe to RSS feeds and receive alerts on specific topics of interest. SESEC website: www.sesec.eu

Editor: Ben Carlin Publisher: Sarah Penny CEN-CENELEC Management Centre Avenue Marnix 17 1000 Brussels - Belgium Tel: +32 2 550 08 11 | Fax: +32 2 550 08 19 [email protected] www.cencenelec.eu ISSN 2218-9467 Back to contents CONNECT — CEN-CENELEC Newsletter Issue 20 – February 2016 I 26