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Director General’s ForewordIn CEN and CENELEC we always try to face forward, so that we can seize the opportunities in front of us. But sometimes we also have to look back, to see what we have achieved and assess whether we are reaching our objectives. This is especially important if we want to realize our 'ambitions to 2020', which were agreed in June 2013.

When we look back at 2014, I think we can be very satisfied with our achievements. In CEN and CENELEC, a total of 1609 European Standards and other publications were produced

during the year, including 304 harmonized standards. Five new Technical Committees and a new Joint Working Group were established. We can also be proud of our close cooperation with the international standardization organizations (ISO and IEC). So overall, I would say that we are on the right track!

Now we are focusing our efforts on the implementation of the CEN and CENELEC Work Programme 2015, which encompasses standardization activities across a wide range of fields and topics alongside related activities in relation to research and innovation, international cooperation, involving SMEs and societal stakeholders, and promoting education about standardization. I encourage you to discover our Work Programme on the CEN-CENELEC website.

CEN and CENELEC continue to invest in maintaining good working relationships with the European institutions. Recently we helped to provide an intensive training session for more than 100 officials in the European Commission, focusing on how standardization supports EU policies and legislation. We are currently preparing a breakfast briefing for Members of the European Parliament, which will highlight how standardization boosts European business competitiveness. In addition, we are contributing to ongoing activities in the framework of the European Innovation Partnership for Smart Cities and Communities (EIP-SCC).

It is already clear that 2015 will be another very busy year for CEN and CENELEC. In particular, I am looking forward to the 4th European Standardization Summit, which will be held in Riga on 4 June. This will be hosted by our friends in Latvian Standards (LVS), and is part of the official programme of the Latvian Presidency of the Council of the EU. I am sure that the theme chosen for this year’s Summit - 'How standardization can support the transition to a cleaner and smarter economy' - will be of interest to all our members and stakeholders.

Elena Santiago Cid Director General of CEN and CENELEC

NewsTraining session for EU officials 02

'Standards: Your Innovation Bridge' 03

Conference on Nanotechnologies 05

CEN & CENELEC Work Programme 06

Workshop on Pressure Equipment 07

Guide for addressing accessibility 08

'Accessibility Week' Campaign 08

CEN & CENELEC Board Members 09

Interview with Ralph Sporer 10

New Liaison Organizations 12

Policy Opinions 13

Events 13

Technical NewsAesthetic Surgery Services 14

Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems 15

CWA on nutritious low-cost food 16

Training for environmental experts 17

Police Firearm Technologies 18

Standardization Requests (Mandates) 18

External RelationsIEC General Meeting in Tokyo 19

Cooperation Agreement with JISC 19

Visit of Mongolian Parliamentarians 20

Balkan Standardization Conference 20

Seminar and speech in Moscow 21

MembersAustria: Living Standards Awards 22

Cyprus: Seminar for Armed Forces 22

AFNOR work on 'online reputation' 23

ÚNMZ presents Vladimír List Award 23

DIN/VDI Conference in Brussels 24

New President of DKE 24

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The training session was organized by the Commission's Directorate General 'Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs' (DG GROW), in partnership with the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC and ETSI). This was the first time that such a session has been organized on a Commission-wide basis.

The main aim of the training session was for EU officials to learn about how the European Standardization System works, and how voluntary European Standards can be used as tools to support the implementation of EU policies and legislation. The participants came from 14 different Departments (DGs) and Services in the European Commission.

Daniel Calleja-Crespo, Director General of DG GROW, told the participants that it was important for Commission officials

to have a correct understanding of the European Standardization System, and how standards are being used in support of EU policies and legislation. He thanked the European Standardization Organizations (ESOs) for their support and involvement in the training session.

Francisco Verdera Mari (CEN-CENELEC Director Strategic Partnerships) made a presentation on how CEN and CENELEC produce European Standards, and how they cooperate with the European Commiss ion in the f ramework of standardization requests (also known as mandates). The activities of ETSI in this regard were also presented by Ultan Mulligan (ETSI Director Communications).

In the second part of the training session, Gavin Craik (EC/EFTA Relations Officer at ETSI) addressed the topic of how

standards can support the implementation of EU policies, referring to the example of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). Then Jean-Paul Vetsuypens (CEN-CENELEC Director Standards) explained the various ways in which voluntary European Standards can facilitate the application of EU legislation.

Mr Vetsuypens underlined the need for close cooperation between the European Commission and the ESOs in line with the principles of the 'new approach to technical harmonization and standards' (adopted in 1985), which have been confirmed by EU Regulation 1025/2012. He said that standardization should be considered as an essential tool for co-regulation, as European Standards facilitate the compliance of products and services with regulatory requirements defined in EU legislation.

Finally, Friedrich Smaxwil (CEN President) thanked all of the participants on behalf of the ESOs for their interest in European Standardization. He underlined that CEN and CENELEC are willing to cooperate with the European Commission and to help provide any further training and/or information that may be required in relation to specific topics or aspects.

Christine Van VlierdenCommunication Unit Manager

More than 100 EU officials learn about European Standardization

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More than 100 officials from various Departments (DGs) and Services of the European Commission attended a half-day training session on 'European Standardization - a tool for efficient shaping of EU policy and legislation' in Brussels on 5 February 2015.

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Training session for EU officials in Brussels on 5 February 2015.

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The Conference was organized by CEN and CENELEC in the framework of the BRIDGIT project, supported by the European Commission and EFTA, which aims to "Bridge the Gap between Research and Standardization". The main goal of the event was to bring together representatives of all the relevant stakeholders to explore the relat ionship between research/innovation and standardization activities – especially at European level.

The European Conference 'Standards: Your Innovation Bridge' was opened by Scott Steedman, CEN Vice-President Policy, who said that "standards accelerate innovation" and "increase probability of success". He underlined that "standards have become the knowledge fuel for business and industry" and they are driving the growth of new and emerging fields – such as electric vehicles, micro-biology, etc.

The keynote speech was delivered by Christian Reinaudo, CEO of Agfa-Gevaert, who used the example of standards for x-ray images & scans in the field of healthcare to explain the benefits of standardization in terms of sharing knowledge, supporting the introduction of new technologies, and opening-up markets. He said that standardization, innovation and intellectual property are three sides of the same triangle, in which "standards represent the common infrastructure, which provides a basis for innovation".

Leading experts from the worlds of business, academia/research, and standardization took part in a panel discussion which

looked at the role of standards throughout the innovation lifecycle. The members of the panel agreed that standards play an important role in facilitating the acceptance of new products in the market.

The European Commission was represented by Clara de la Torre, Director 'Key Enabling Technologies' in the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation. She said that the Horizon 2020 programme, launched at the start of 2014, was more focused than previous EU programmes on bringing the results of research and innovation to the market. Mrs de la Torre emphasized that "standardization can facilitate the dissemination of innovation into new products", and underlined the need for standardization to be considered at an early stage during the conception and development of research/innovation projects.

The Conference programme included a choice of six breakout sessions, which

addressed specific issues including: the relationship between standards and patents, how standards facilitate market access, the strategic importance of standardization, how standards enable knowledge transfer, and how to integrate standardization in research projects.

Alongside the Conference, there was an exhibition area where 27 projects were presented. These projects had been selected as examples of good practice regarding how to make the connection between research/ innovat ion and standardization activities.

The main conclusions of the Conference were summed-up in the final plenary session by the Director General of CEN and CENELEC, Elena Santiago Cid. She emphasized the need to integrate standardization into research/innovation projects, as well as the need to "identify entry points for research into standards", in order to feed the results of research/

European Conference 'Standards: Your Innovation Bridge'

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Christian Reinaudo (CEO of Agfa-Gevaert), Jacki Davis (Conference Moderator) and

Scott Steedman (CEN Vice-President Policy)

More than 370 delegates, including representatives of research and innovation projects, business and industry, national and European standardization organizations and the European Commission, participated in the European Conference 'Standards: Your Innovation Bridge', which was held in Brussels on 30 October 2014.

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innovation activ it ies into relevant standardization activities in an efficient way.

Mrs Santiago Cid highlighted the strategic value of standardization as a means for sharing knowledge and enabling new technologies and innovations to be accepted by the market. She insisted that companies could benefit from linking their research, innovation and standardization activities more closely with their overall business strategies.

Turning to the next steps, the Director General of CEN and CENELEC said that it would be necessary to improve contacts between researchers, innovators and standardizers, so that potential opportunities for mutually advantageous collaboration could be identified and followed-up as early as possible. In this

regard, she welcomed the European Commission’s commitment to encouraging research and innovation projects to establish links with standardization activities, notably in the framework of the Horizon 2020 programme.

Mrs Santiago Cid emphasized the importance of promoting 'education about standardization' as a means to raise awareness and improve understanding. She said it was also necessary for CEN and CENELEC to "explore ways to give more recognition to contributors" as a way of encouraging scientists and researchers to participate actively in standardization.

Finally, Mrs Santiago Cid spoke of the need for an overall cultural change in the standardization community. "We have to introduce innovation in standardization,"

she said. "We have to have the capacity to adapt to evolving needs in a timely way. This is a challenge, and I think this is a challenge for the research community, for the innovators, and certainly for the standardizers."

For more information about the European Conference 'Standards: Your Innovation Bridge', please see: www.cencenelec.eu/news/events

For more in format ion about the relationship between research/innovation and s tandard i za t ion , p lease see : www.cencenelec.eu/research

Luc Van Den BergheProgramme ManagerResearch Integration

The BRIDGIT project was launched in January 2013 with the goal of "Bridging the Gap between Research and Standardization". This project is supported by the European Commission and EFTA under a Specific Grant Agreement. The BRIDGIT consortium includes nine national standardization bodies as well as the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre (CCMC), with DIN acting as project coordinator.

The BRIDGIT project is due to end in March 2015, and a number of publications and other deliverables are being finalized. These include a brochure, videos and other training materials aimed at decision-makers, managers and staff of national standardization organizations, in order to help them establish and develop links with the innovation and research communities in their countries.

A specific publication is being produced for the National Contact Points (NCPs), who are responsible for providing

researchers and innovators with information on all aspects of participation in ‘Horizon 2020’. There will also be a separate brochure aimed at the research and innovation community, especially intended for managers in research institutes and companies, who may have little or no prior knowledge of standardization.

In the framework of the BRIDGIT project, CEN and CENELEC are organizing a training session 'Getting involved with research' in Brussels on 27 February 2015. The aim of this event is to provide CEN and CENELEC Members with further knowledge and tools, developed by the project, in order to engage with research activities.

For more information about the BRIDGIT project, please see: www.cencenelec.eu/research/BRIDGIT

For more information about the training session on 27 February, please see: www.cencenelec.eu/news/events

What is BRIDGIT?

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The main purpose of this event was to introduce the standardization work that is being carried out in the framework of EC Mandate 461. The conference also looked at related matters, including international standardization activities and other developments in the field of nanotechnologies and nanomaterials, as well as the links between research and standardization in the context of the Horizon 2020 programme.

The Conference gathered more than 90 participants including standardization experts from Technical Committees of CEN, ISO and IEC, representatives of the European Commission, European C h e m i c a l s A g e n c y ( E C H A ) a n d Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), as well as researchers from various research projects (NaNoREG, Nanodefine, NANOINDENT-plus and SCAFFOLD).

The Conference was opened by Elena Santiago Cid, Director General of CEN

and CENELEC, who recalled the value of standardization in supporting the growth, market take-up and deployment of Key Enabling Technologies such as nanotechnologies and nanomaterials. European standardization, she said, can support business in generating sustainable growth, investments and new jobs, by strengthening Europe’s position as a global leader in this area.

At European level, various CEN Technical Committees are developing standards and specifications in relation to various aspects of nanotechnologies and nanomaterials, including: terminology and classification, for measurement and characterization, tools for health and environmental safety testing, risk assessment and risk management. These activities are being coordinated by CEN/

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European Conference on Standardization for Nanotechnologies and Nanomaterials

A European Conference on 'Standardization for Nanotechnologies and Nanomaterials: opportunities and challenges' took place in Brussels on 16 December 2014. This event was organized by CEN and CENELEC on the initiative of CEN/TC 352 'Nanotechnologies', in partnership with the European Commission and EFTA.

Panel at the Conference in Brussels on 16 December (from left to right): Jean-Marc Aublant -

Chairman of CEN/TC 352, Elena Santiago Cid - Director General of CEN and CENELEC, Otto Linher -

European Commission (DG GROW), Andrej Kobe - European Commission (DG ENVI), Celia Tanarro -

ECHA, Peter Kearns - OECD

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Nanotechnology refers to science, engineering, and technology conducted at the nanoscale (in the range from 1 to 100 nanometers). Nanotechnologies make possible the development of materials, devices and systems with novel properties, functions and performances.

Nanotechnologies and nanomaterials are being applied and used in many different areas such as: aerospace, chemical engineering and materials, energy production and storage, environmental protection and management, healthcare and

consumer products, ICT, manufacturing and transport. The total size of the global market for nanomaterials and products containing nanomaterials has been estimated at €20 billion.

The European Commission has requested the European Standardization Organizations to develop standardization activities in this area. EC Mandate 461 covers: methodologies for nanomaterial characterization; sampling and measurement of exposure to nanomaterials; methods to simulate exposures to nanomaterials; HS&E (health, safety and the environment).

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TC 352 'Nanotechnologies', which has a joint secretariat provided by AFNOR (Patrice Conner) and UNMZ (Tomáš Velát), and works in close collaboration with its international counterpart (ISO/TC 229).

In order to prepare the work requested by the European Commission in the framework of Mandate 461, CEN/TC 352 prepared a roadmap identifying 46 topics and 55 Technical Committees which could potentially be involved. Within CEN, three Technica l Committees have requested funding to develop 16 deliverables by the end of 2018: CEN/TC 352 'Nanotechnologies', CEN/TC 137 'Assessment of workplace exposure to chemical and biological agents', and CEN/TC 195 'Air filters for general air cleaning'.

Representing the European Commission, Otto Linher from DG Growth and Andrej

Kobe from DG Environment introduced the overall regulation of nanomaterials in Europe and the transparency measures in relat ion to nanomaterials. Cel ia Tanarro from ECHA spoke about how nanotechnology fits into the framework of the REACH Regulation, and Peter Kearns of the OECD addressed safety aspects of nanomaterials and test guidelines.

Dur ing the c los ing sess ion of the Conference, Hermann Stamm from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (Institute for Health and Consumer Protection), together with Jan Hošek, Vice-Chairman of CEN/TC 352, presented some conclusions. They highlighted the need for more standardization activities to be developed in relation to future generations of nanomaterials, devices and systems, notably in the fields of nano-biotechnology and nanomedicine.

Finally, Jean-Marc Aublant, Chairman of CEN/TC 352 highlighted the role of standardization as "consensus-driven activities serving numerous purposes" from which many stakeholders (industry, consumers, researchers, regulators) can benefit. He said that having a full set of effective and relevant standards for nanotechnologies and nanomaterials would help to facilitate global trade, enhance safety, protect the environment and promote good practices throughout the whole life cycle.

For more information, please see the CEN website: www.cen.eu/work/areas/nanotech

Monica IbidoProgramme Manager

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CEN and CENELEC Work Programme 2015

The Work Programme provides an overview of the most important standardization activities that will be developed by CEN and CENELEC in the coming year. It also includes information about activities in relation to international cooperation, SME participation, societal stakeholders' involvement and education about standardization.

The 2015 edition contains information a b o u t c u r r e n t a n d p l a n n e d standardization activities in each sector, including details about the Technical Bodies responsible and any relevant standardization requests (Mandates)

from the European Commission. You can also see how many standards (and other deliverables) have already been published in each sector.

In each chapter, you can find links to the relevant page(s) on the websites of CEN and/or CENELEC, where additional information is available.

To read or download the CEN and CENELEC Work Programme 2015 (pdf format), please see: www.cencenelec.eu/news/publications

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The main aim of the open workshop was to promote the use of European Standards in relation to the design and construction of pressure equipment. The workshop provided an opportunity for participants to learn about ongoing standardization activities that CEN is supporting in the field of pressure equipment, with a particular focus on 'Unfired Pressure Vessels' (i.e. those not exposed to combustion or burner fire).

The open workshop was opened by CEN and CENELEC’s Director of Standards, Jean-Paul Vetsuypens, who spoke about the strategic importance of standardization for the pressure equipment sector. Laurent Legin, Convenor of the CEN Pressure Equipment Advisory Nucleus, described the business environment and the organization of CEN Technical Committees in this field. Hans D’Hooge from the European Commission (DG GROW) reported on relevant developments in European legislation.

Phil Bygate, Chairman of CEN/TC 54, presented the history and scope of the European Standards relating to 'Unfired Pressure Vessels' (EN 13445), while Alexandre Butaye from the French Union for Mechanical Standardization (UNM) spoke about the helpdesk service that UNM provides to stakeholders and users of this standard.

Aurélien Di Rienzo (SNCT) and Fernando Lidonnici (Sant Ambrogio) presented

two draft CEN Technical Reports (CEN/TR 13445-101 and -102), and Bernard Hoffmann (Convenor of CENELEC BT TF 132-2) introduced the latest developments in relation to the automation of electrical equipment for furnaces and ancillary equipment. Finally, Frank Wohnsland (Chai rman of Orga l ime’s 'Pressure Equipment' Task Force) addressed the issue of how to identify gaps in the Pressure Equipment Directive (97/23/EC).

The workshop was a good opportunity for the participants to share knowledge regarding the use of standards in the field of pressure equipment, to discuss the latest

developments and identify challenges at European and international levels.

For more information about the open workshop on 13 November 2014 (including copies of presentations), please see the CEN-CENELEC website (under 'Events').

See also the CEN brochure 'European standards in relation to pressure equipment' (under 'Publications').

Thierry LegrandProgramme Manager

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Open Workshop on Standards for Pressure Equipment

'Unfired Pressure Vessels and Pressure Equipment - standards for the future' was the title of an open workshop that took place at the CEN-CENELEC Meeting Centre in Brussels on 13 November 2014.

Standing (left to right): Thierry Legrand (Programme Manager, CEN-CENELEC), Hans D’Hooge

(European Commission, DG GROW), Alexandre Butaye (UNM), Bernard Hoffmann (Convenor,

CENELEC BT TF 132-2), Frank Wohnsland (Orgalime), David Krupka (Secretary, CEN/PEAN).

Seated (left to right): Aurélien Di Rienzo (SNCT), Laurent Legin (Convenor, CEN/PEAN), Fernando

Lidonnici (Sant Ambrogio), Phil Bygate (Chairman, CEN/TC 54).

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The new Guide is intended for use by standards developers, as well as by designers, manufacturers, service providers, service users and educators. It sets out a methodology for considering accessibility and integrating relevant requirements during the development and revision of standards for a wide variety of products, services and environments.

Th is Guide has been produced in the framework of the long-standing collaboration between the European Standardization Organizations and their international counterparts (ISO, IEC

and ITU). The content of CEN-CENELEC Guide 6:2014 is identical to ISO/IEC Guide 71:2014, which was published on 1 December 2014.

By applying the principles set out in the Guide, Technical Committees at European and international levels will be able to develop voluntary standards which can then be used to ensure that products, services and environments may be accessed and used by persons with different abilities and needs, regardless of their age or size.

By adopting and publishing this Guide, CEN and CENELEC reaffirm their commitment to addressing and integrating accessibility in European Standards.

CEN-CENELEC Guide 6:2014 is available for download (free of charge) from the CEN-CENELEC website: www.cencenelec.eu/standards/Guides

Monica IbidoProgramme Manager

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New CEN-CENELEC Guide for addressing accessibility in standards

CEN and CENELEC have published a new edition of their 'Guide for addressing accessibility in standards'. The 2014 version of CEN-CENELEC Guide 6 replaces the previous edition, which was published in 2002.

CEN and CENELEC played an active role in an online communication campaign (initiated by ISO) that highlighted some of the ways in which standards can help to make products, services and environments more accessible.

'Accessibility week 2014' was a global e-Campaign that took place from 1 to 5 December, with a particular focus on 3 December - the 'International Day for people with disabilities'. CEN and CENELEC, together with their national members, decided to participate in this campaign following a proposal that was presented by ISO to the CEN-CENELEC 'PR Round Table' in Milan on 23 and 24 October 2014.

During the week, some 19 'Brief News' items were added to the CEN-CENELEC website. These news items included information about various topics related to accessibility and standardization, such as: 'Design For All', standards for trains

and lifts, ICT products and services, wheelchairs, adapting cars for disabled drivers, and the training of guide dogs. There were also news items promoting examples of relevant national activities supported by CEN and CENELEC members in Ireland, Norway and Spain.

The news items were promoted via social media platforms such as Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter, in order to facilitate sharing and spread the information as widely as possible. A common hashtag (#access4all – meaning "access for all") was used, as a way of encouraging people to participate in the conversation. This was also the hashtag for a successful 'tweet chat' hosted by ISO (via Twitter) on 3 December.

All of the Brief News articles can still be found on the CEN-CENELEC website: www.cencenelec.eu/news/brief_news (click on '2014')

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CENELEC has a new Vice-President Policy since the start of 2015. Wim De Kesel has taken over from Doede Bakker, who served as CENELEC VP Policy for four years. Mr De Kesel is responsible for the coordination of standardization activities in the Legrand Group. He is a Member of the Board of Directors of the Belgian Electrotechnical Commission (BEC), and also represents the European Committee of Electrical Installation Equipment Manufacturers (CECAPI) in the CENELEC Technical Board.

Meanwhile, Dr Bernhard Thies has officially joined the CENELEC Administrative Board as CENELEC President-Elect. Since 2007, Dr Thies has served as Managing Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of DKE (CENELEC’s German Member), and as a member of various Management Committees at European and international levels. He will officially take over from Tore Trondvold as CENELEC President on 1 January 2016.

The CENELEC Administrative Board for 2015 also includes Ewa Zielinska, Director of External Relations at the Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN), who was elected in June 2014 to serve as a Board Member until the end of 2015.

For more information about the members of the CENELEC Admin is t rat ive Board, p lease see the CEN webs i te : www.cenelec.eu/go/AB

CEN has a new Vice-President Finance since the start of 2015. Piet-Hein Daverveldt has taken over from Jorge Marques dos Santos, who served as CEN VP Finance for a total of six years. Dr Daverveldt is Managing Director of the Standardization Institute of the Netherlands (NEN), and previously worked for the energy company Royal Dutch Shell.

The CEN Administrative Board for 2015 also includes two new members who were both elected for the first time in 2014. They are Pekka Järvinen, Managing Director of the Finnish Standards Association (SFS), and Lars-Gunnar Lundh, Director of International Affairs and Strategy at the Swedish Standards Institute (SIS).

For more information about the members of the CEN Administrative Board, please see the CEN website: www.cen.eu/go/AB

New CENELEC Vice-President Policy and President-Elect

New CEN Vice-President Finance and Board Members

CENELEC Administrative Board 2015

Tore Trondvold (CENELEC President)Bernhard Thies (CENELEC President-Elect)Bogdan Topic (Vice-President Finance)Wim De Kesel (Vice-President Policy)Uwe Kampet (Vice-President Technical)Roberto Bacci (CEI, Italy)Werner Fischer (Siemens AG, Austria)Asen Georgiev (TESY, Bulgaria)Michael Howard Graham (BSI, UK)Priit Kikas (EVS, Estonia)Thierry Lefèbvre (Electricité de France, France)René Nielsen (DS, Denmark)Maria Sandqvist (Teknikföretagen, Sweden)Ewa Zielinska (PKN, Poland)

CEN Administrative Board 2015

Friedrich Smaxwil (CEN President)Piet-Hein Daverveldt (Vice-President Finance)Scott Steedman (Vice-President Policy)Gudrún Rögnvaldardóttir (Vice-President Technical)Javier García Díaz (AENOR, Spain) Pekka Järvinen (SFS, Finland)Jesper Jerlang (DS, Denmark) Pambos Kammas (CYS, Cyprus)Pritt Kikas (EVS, Estonia)Ruggero Lensi (UNI, Italy)Lars-Gunnar Lundh (SIS, Sweden)Olivier Peyrat (AFNOR, France) Ernst-Peter Ziethen (DIN, Germany)

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What makes a 'Smart Grid' different from more traditional electricity distribution networks?

'Smart Grids' is a term describing the fundamental changes occurring at all levels of the energy chain. These changes respond to the need to sustain Europe’s energy supplies and integrate the European energy market, as well as the European Union’s objectives in relation to greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy sources and energy efficiency. They are manifested in an increased share of renewables, an advanced interaction of the consumer and new responsibilities of all stakeholders in the energy market. Many of these changes are leading to an increased level of information, communication and automation – especially in the distribution grid.

How would you descr ibe the cooperation between CEN, CENELEC and ETSI in relation to Smart Grids?

From the start it was clear that Smart Grids must be dealt with by a collaborative effort, in order to include all major stakeholders represented in the different European Standardization Organizations (ESOs). Although there are some differences in terms of setup, organization and rules, I have experienced a very constructive and collaborative atmosphere among all the participants and also at management level. Our work has been supported by the Joint Presidents Group (JPG) as well as by key officials of CEN-CENELEC and

ETSI. I personally consider the joint work on Smart Grids to be an example of best practice in terms of collaboration between the three ESOs.

What are the main areas that the CEN-CENELEC-ETSI Smart Grid Coordination Group has been focusing on since it was set up in 2011?

The Smart Grid Coordination Group (SG-CG) was established by the ESOs in response to a specific mandate (M/490), issued by the European Commission in March 2011. This mandate contained a series of tasks to be completed by the ESOs, including: the development of a reference architecture, the development of sustainable and systematic standardization processes, and the elaboration of a list of standards to support the implementation of Smart Grids in Europe. The mandate also highlighted the importance of security aspects, as well as interoperability aspects.

The SG-CG reacted to these requests by setting up a number of working groups dealing with different aspects of the mandate. Each of these working groups has produced reports about their work at the end of 2012, and again at the end of 2014.

Furthermore, we worked from the beginning on the internationalization of the results, as we wanted to not only respond to European requirements, but also to generate added value for European industry in terms of accessing markets around the world.

Smart Grids: efficient and flexible energy distribution for the future

How much do you know about standardization in relation to 'Smart Grids'? We asked Ralph Sporer, Chairman of the CEN-CENELEC-ETSI Smart Grid Co-ordination Group, to bring us up-to-date on the latest developments.

Ralph Sporer obtained his PhD from the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen and began working for Siemens AG in 1996. Within Siemens, he is currently Standardization and Regulation Manager with responsibility for a wide range of fields including power transmission and distribution, Smart Grids and Smart Metering. Dr Sporer is deeply involved in standardization activities at national, European and international levels. At European level he chairs the CEN-CENELEC-ETSI Smart Grid Coordination Group (SG-CG), and at international level he chairs the IEC Advisory Committee on Energy Efficiency.

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Which were the most important challenges and obstacles that the Coordination Group had to address?

Obviously, the tight time schedule and the huge number of stakeholders made the execution of the mandate a challenging task. In order to develop a coherent and consistent understanding of which standards are needed for Smart Grids, it was also necessary to investigate how new requirements are being transferred into standardization activities carried out by the various Technical Committees of CEN, CENELEC and ETSI.

In the field of Smart Grids, it is necessary for experts from quite diverse areas to work together in a systematic process to derive requirements from business models and new applications. The SG-CG has developed such an approach, which involves collecting various use cases and then mapping them to a common architecture model – the so-called Smart Grid Architecture Model (SGAM). This process results in a list of available standards and a list of missing standards (or "gaps"), which is then further developed into a working programme for the ESOs.

What is the significance of the reports that were approved by CEN, CENELEC and ETSI at the end of 2014?

These reports have been very well received by the Smart Grids community, and their significance can also be seen in initiatives such as the STARGRID Project and the Mult i-Stakeholder Platform on ICT

Standardization, which both rely heavily on the work of SG-CG. Furthermore, we have received positive feedback from our international partners, notably in the USA and Japan, and many of our results have also been taken-up at international level by the IEC’s Strategic Group on Smart Grid. So overall, I would say that the perception in the marketplace is very positive!

What should be the next steps regarding standardization in relation to Smart Grids?

The results of the successful collaboration between CEN, CENELEC and ETSI in the framework of mandate M/490 will be presented at a Conference on Smart Grid Standardization Achievements, to be hosted by the European Commission on 26 February. Following this conference, we expect to receive the final approval of the Commission and a successful closing of the mandate, which can be seen as a major success.

Of course, standardization in the field of Smart Grids will not stop after the completion of mandate M/490. The ESOs have already agreed that the SG-CG should continue, but with a slightly different name: the Smart Energy Grid Coordination Group (SEG-CG). Besides the further development of some details in the work already carried out, and following-up on new developments in the field of Smart Grids, the group will also focus on promoting the results of its work at European and international levels.

There will be a lot of activities in the coming year, reflecting the ongoing technological developments in this important field. Thanks to the progress made during the last five years, the ESOs now have an agreed procedure and methodology to derive standardization needs in a systematic way. So I would say that standardization activities in the field of Smart Grids can now be seen as "business as usual" for the ESOs.

The methodology developed in relation to Smart Grids and Smart Metering could also be applied in a number of other areas where CEN, CENELEC and ETSI wish to collaborate, such as 'Smart Cities', E-Mobility, Ambient Assisted Living or Advanced Manufacturing. These are all topics that depend on the application of ICT and technological convergence, connecting sectors that were previously seen as distinct.

F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t European standardization activities in relation to Smart Grids, please see: www.cencenelec.eu/go/SmartGrids

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Name of organization Approved on Participating in

CECE – Committee for European Construction Equipment 2014-12-12 CEN/TC 151

EDEN Project – End-user driven Demo for cbrNe 2014-11-20 CEN/TC 391

EeSA – European eSkills Association 2014-11-18 CEN/TC 428

EFIEES – European Federation of Intelligent Energy Efficiency Services 2014-11-18 CEN/TC 371

EFLM – European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine 2014-11-18 CEN/TC 140

EFRTC – European Federation of Railway Trackworks Contractors 2014-12-09 CEN/TC 256

EPFA – European Phenolic Foam Association 2015-01-14 CEN/TC 88

ERF – European Racking Federation 2014-12-10 CEN/TC 344

EUROMINES – European Association of Mining Industries, Metal Ores & Industrial minerals

2014-12-03CEN/TC 292CEN/TC 396

eWALL Project – eWall for Active Long Living 2015-01-09 CEN/TC 251

FEFANA – EU Association of Specialty Feed Ingredients and their Mixtures 2015-01-09 CEN/TC 327

GS1 (Global Standards for supply and demand chains) 2014-11-18CEN/TC 225 CEN/TC 251

CEN/CLC/TC 3

IOGP – International Association of Oil & Gas Producers 2014-12-16CEN/TC 12

CEN/TC 234

ITF – International Tennis Federation 2014-12-16 CEN/TC 217

IWTO – International Wood Textile Organisation 2014-12-18 CEN/TC 248

PPA Europe – European Association for Panels and Profiles 2014-11-09CEN/TC 127 CEN/TC 128

PRIME Project – Plug and pRoduce Intelligent Multi-agent Environment 2015-01-09 CEN/TC 310

Starch Europe 2015-01-29 CEN/TC 411

T-REX Project – Lifecycle extension through product redesign and repair, renovation, reuse, recycle strategies

2014-11-03 CEN/TC 319

WQA – Water Quality Association 2014-11-04 CEN/TC 164

New CEN Liaison Organizations

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

Name of organization Approved on Participating in

EUTurbines – European Gas and steam turbine manufacturers 2015-01-29 CLC/TC 8X

New CENELEC Liaison Organization

For more information, please see: www.cenelec.eu/go/community

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Latest Press Releases issued by CEN and CENELEC

Ä Research & innovation: European Conference succeeds in building bridges between standardization, business, research and innovation communities (2014-10-31)

Ä International cooperation: European and Japanese standardization organizations agree to strengthen their cooperation (2014-11-13)

Ä Healthcare services: CEN publishes standard on Aesthetic Surgery services (2015-01-20)

Ä Water management: Response to the European Commission’s Public Consultation on 'Policy options to optimize water reuse in the EU' (2014-11-07)

Ä Supporting SMEs: CEN-CENELEC response to the European Commission’s Public Consultation on the Small Business Act (SBA) (2014-12-12)

Ä Tourism sector: CEN Response to the EC Green Paper on safety of tourism accommodation services (2014-12-18)

Ä Patents & standards: CEN and CENELEC response to the European Commission’s Public Consultation on Patents and Standards (2014-12-18)

Ä 26 February 2015 European Conference on Smart Grid Standardization Achievements organized by the European Commission (Brussels, Belgium)

Ä 27 February 2015 'Getting involved with Research' - Training session for CEN and CENELEC Members (Brussels, Belgium)

Ä 21-22 April 2015 StandarDays Training Event - 'Your chance to discover the world of European Standards' (Brussels, Belgium)

Ä 19 May 2015 CEN-CENELEC Seminar on 'Including environmental provisions in European Standards' (Brussels, Belgium)

Ä 4 June 2015 European Standardization Summit 2015 (Riga, Latvia)

PRESS RELEASES

POLICY OPINIONS

EVENTS

Latest Policy Opinions issued by CEN and CENELEC

Forthcoming Events organized by CEN and CENELEC

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The market for aesthetic surgery interventions has grown over the last few years. The increased availability of affordable travel and the internet mean that medical tourism in relation to aesthetic surgery has become a reality. There is a rising need to ensure that patients are fully informed and able to rely on safe aesthetic surgery interventions, whether at home or abroad.

The new European Standard (EN 16372) provides requirements and recommendat ions in re lat ion to services surgical services provided by aesthetic surgery practitioners. These recommendations concern various aspects such as ethics and marketing, information provided to patients, competencies of the surgeons, the consultation procedure, requirements for clinical facilities and post-operative follow-up.

The new European Standard (EN 16372) was developed by CEN’s Project Committee on 'Aesthetic Surgery and Aesthetic Non-surgical Medical services' (CEN/TC 403), which was set up in 2010. The new standard was formally approved by CEN in October 2014, and will be published by all CEN Members at national level before the end of June 2015.

"The new European Standard defines a high level of quality for aesthetic surgery services and provides the basis for optimal patient safety," says Dr Johann Umschaden, a Specialist in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery from Vienna, who is the Chairman of Project Committee CEN/TC 403.

"Even if there are specific regulations in some EU Member States on aesthetic surgery, some of them are lacking in terms of hygienic, technical issues, or they don't include a risk analysis," says Dr Umschaden. "Recent reports on incidents in the context of Aesthetic Surgery emphasize the importance of this comprehensive European Standard, which was developed through an open, inclusive, multi-disciplinary and evidence-based process."

The publication of EN 16372 has been welcomed by ANEC, which represents consumer interests in standardization, and was involved in developing the new standard. According to ANEC’s Secretary-General Stephen Russell: "Promoting consistently high standards for aesthetic surgery service providers across Europe is increasingly important, as more and more consumers travel abroad for aesthetic

treatment." He says that the new European Standard could help offer assurances to consumers in countries where there are currently no legal requirements in this area.

The CEN Project Committee on 'Aesthetic surgery and aesthetic non-surgical medical services' (CEN/TC 403) is currently developing a separate European Standard in relation to non-surgical medical procedures (prEN 16844). CEN Members will open public enquiries in order to invite comments on this draft standard (these enquiries are due to be launched at the end of February 2015).

For more information, please see the CEN website: www.cen.eu/work/areas/services

Maitane Olabarria UzquianoProgramme Manager

Sustainability & Services

TECHNICAL NEWS

CEN adopts European Standard on Aesthetic Surgery services

Preparing a patient for Aesthetic Surgery

CEN has adopted a new European Standard in relation to Aesthetic Surgery services (EN 16372). It is expected that this standard will help to improve the quality of these services, enhance the safety and satisfaction of patients, and reduce the risk of complications.

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In July 2009, the EU Council and European Parliament adopted a new Regulation (EC 661/2009), which aims at improving road safety and energy efficiency by requiring accurate tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) to be fitted in all new cars. Since November 2014, all new cars sold in Europe must be equipped with a system that continuously monitors tyre pressure and warns the driver when the tyre pressure is too low.

In April 2010, CEN accepted a request from the European Commission (EC Mandate 457) to develop a European Standard containing harmonised solutions for the metrological performance of Tyre Pressure Gauges (TPG), and another European Standard covering the interoperability of TPG with Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS).

The work requested under Mandate 457 has been undertaken by CEN’s Technical Committee 'Road Vehicles' (CEN/TC 301) through its Working Groups on 'Tyre pressure gauges metrology' (WG 8) and 'Interoperability between tyre pressure gauges with tyre pressure management system (TPMS)' (WG 9). This work has resulted in a new (revised) European Standard (EN 12645:2014) and another draft European Standard (FprEN 16661), which should be adopted and published in 2015.

The newly revised European Standard EN 12645:2014 defines metrological and technical requirements and tests in relation to Tyre Pressure Gauges (TPG) or Measuring Instruments (defined as

"devices for inspection of pressure and/or inflation/deflation of tyres for motor vehicles"). This new European Standard was adopted by CEN in August 2014, and should be published by all CEN members before the end of February 2015.

EN 12645:2014 supersedes the previous version of this standard, which was adopted by CEN in 1998. The revised standard is completely updated and includes clear definit ions of three categories of Tyre Pressure Gauges (fixed, portable and handheld TPG). It covers metrological requirements and control, technical requirements and tests with new clauses for electronic devices, as well as inscription and marking.

The draft European Standard (FprEN 16661) def ines requi rements and processes for the interoperability of tyre pressure gauges (TPG) with a TPMS or

vehicle, through standardized interfaces and data exchange formats allowing advanced information, management and control systems. The architecture of FprEN 16661 is open and scalable to support different levels of interoperability (from full interoperability to fully manual).

Meanwhile, ETSI has been developing a new Technical Specification (TS 101 556-2) for an electronic communication system to support application requirements for Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), which will enable secure interfacing for data exchanges.

For more information about CEN/TC 301 'Road Vehicles', please see: www.cen.eu/go/TC301

Thierry LegrandProgramme Manager

Industry, Technology & Infrastructure

TECHNICAL NEWS

Tyre pressure measuring instruments and monitoring systems

New European Standards developed by CEN in relation to tyre pressure measuring instruments and monitoring systems should contribute to improving the safety of cars and other motor vehicles and to reducing the number of accidents on Europe’s roads.

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The CEN Workshop Agreement CWA 16814:2014 'Nutritionally correct low-cost food for people at risk of poverty - General, specific requirements and labelling of CHANCE food' was developed by the members of CEN Workshop 70, which was established in April 2013 in order to share knowledge and develop guidance in relation to the provision of nutritious and affordable food for people on low incomes.

CEN Workshop 70 was chaired by Marco Dalla Rosa, Professor of Food Technology at the University di Bologna, and the secretariat was provided by UNI, the Italian National Standardization Body. The workshop members included experts from universities and research institutes, food science laboratories, small and medium-sized enterprises as well as an international humanitarian organization.

This new CEN Workshop Agreement sets out requirements for ingredients, food design and formulation, production processes and packaging design for different food products. The contents of the CWA are based on the results of CHANCE – a multi-disciplinary project funded by the European Commission’s 7th Framework Programme that ran from February 2011 until January 2014.

The food products described in the CWA are adapted to the preferences, acceptance and needs of low-income households. They include fruit-based, vegetable-based and animal-based products. Particular attention is paid to production costs, accessibility, convenience, nutritional quality, shelf-life and safety aspects.

The CEN Workshop Agreement (CWA 16814:2014) is available for purchase from CEN members throughout Europe.

It is hoped that this document will be especially useful for stakeholders in the food industry, including food suppliers and meal providers.

CHANCE project website: www.chancefood.eu

Karolina Krzystek-De Ranter Programme Manager

Sustainability & Services

New CWA promises healthy food for people at risk of poverty

TECHNICAL NEWS

A new CEN Workshop Agreement (CWA 16814:2014) specifies requirements and gives guidance for the production and packaging of nutritious low-cost food for people on low incomes. This document addresses the issue of poor nutrition among people at risk of poverty, with the aim of preventing related health problems.

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Each year, CEN organizes a one-day interactive training course for members of CEN Technical Bodies, which focuses on the importance of taking environmental aspects into consideration while drafting

standards for products, tests and/or services. The participants in these training events learn about how they can utilize a range of tools that are available to CEN Technical Committees and Working

Groups, through case studies, best practices and sector-specific applications.

Furthermore, CEN also organizes one-day training events for environmental experts, where they can learn about European and international standardization processes, and how they can effectively engage with standardization activities in order to achieve environmental objectives. The latest such training event was held at the CEN-CENELEC Meeting Centre in Brussels on 30 October 2014, and was attended by experts from several countries.

Andrea NamProgramme Manager

Sustainability & Services

TECHNICAL NEWS

CEN invites environmental experts to learn about standardization

CEN regularly organizes one-day training courses where members of CEN Technical Bodies learn how to take environmental aspects into account when they are developing and drafting new standards. Other training events are held for environmental experts who want to learn about standardization.

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'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: SMEs and use of CEN-CENELEC Guide 17 (10 March); New CEN and CENELEC enquiry procedure (10 April); Standardization requests (8 May); and 'Call for tender' rules (10 June).

For more information, please see the CEN-CENELEC website or contact: 10-10webinars@cencenelec.eu

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The proposal to set up a new CEN Workshop on Police Firearm Technologies (PFT) was made by Austrian Standards. According to the Draft Business Plan, this Workshop will develop requirements and test methods in relation to service pistols, police carbines, pistol and rifle training, and ammunition. Deliverables to be developed by the Workshop could also cover terminology, forensic requirements and methods for assessing the potential for injuries associated with different types of firearms.

The formal decis ion on whether to establish the proposed new Workshop will be taken at the kick-off meeting, which will be held at the CEN-CENELEC Meeting Centre in Brussels on 23 March 2015.

All interested parties are invited to join this new CEN Workshop, and a number of organizations have already promised to participate including the national police authorities of Norway and Sweden, the Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) of the UK Home Office (Ministry of

Interior), and a number of major firearm manufacturers.

For more information, please see the CEN-CENELEC website: www.cencenelec.eu/go/security

Alina IatanProgramme Manager

Sustainability & Services

New CEN Workshop 'Police Firearm Technologies'

Standardization Requests (Mandates)

CEN is in the process of setting up a new Workshop that will look at standardization issues in relation to Police Firearm Technologies (PFT). The kick-off meeting for this proposed new Workshop will take place in Brussels on 23 March.

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 (October 2014).

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C(2014)7912 Electronic invoicingCEN BT C104/2014CENELEC D148/C157

C(2015)102 Privacy and personal data protection managementCEN BT 64/2014CENELEC D148/029

C(2015)557 Consumer laser products CENELEC D149/057

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EXTERNAL RELATIONS

CENELEC President attends IEC General Meeting in Tokyo

The IEC General Meeting, which was hosted by the Japanese Industrial Standards Committee (JISC), provided an excellent opportunity for the CENELEC delegation to develop contacts and discussions with colleagues from around the world.

While in Tokyo, the CENELEC delegation met with representatives of various national and regional standardization bodies with which CEN and CENELEC have formal partnerships, including: the Japanese Industrial Standards Committee (JISC), the Bureau of Indian standards (BIS), the US National Committee of IEC, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS), the African Electrotechnical Standardization Commission (AFSEC), the Standardization Organization of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GSO) and the Euro-Asian Interstate Council for Standardization (EASC).

These meetings focused mainly on assessing the progress achieved through existing cooperation, discussing areas of strategic importance for both parties, and agreeing on the focus of cooperation for the following year. The meetings confirmed the commitment of CEN and CENELEC and their partners to work together in the framework of the international standardization organizations (ISO and IEC), and to exchange information on their respective levels of adoption of international standards – in order to identify areas where there could be opportunities for increased market access on a reciprocal basis.

At the meeting between CENELEC and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the parties agreed to kick-off discussions on a potential formal cooperation agreement between CEN, CENELEC and BIS, which would open avenues for increased technical exchanges

and alignment. CENELEC also promised to support the development of international solutions regarding Indian needs in relation to Low Voltage Direct Current.

The meetings with regional standardization bodies also served as opportunities to share best practices and identify steps that could be taken in order to enable closer technical cooperation and alignment of standards. Overall, the IEC General Meeting was an excellent opportunity to reaffirm CENELEC’s commitment to and support for international standardization activities, which directly benefit European businesses.

Sarah PennyDirector – External Relations

A delegation headed by the CENELEC President, Tore Trondvold, represented CENELEC at the 78th General Meeting of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in Tokyo, from 10 to 14 November 2014

The European and Japanese standardizat ion organizations - CEN, CENELEC and JISC - have agreed to further develop and strengthen their cooperation by implementing a new Cooperation Agreement.

The new Cooperation Agreement has been signed by the Presidents of CEN, CENELEC and JISC, and was presented at a ceremony in Tokyo on 13 November 2014 (alongside the IEC General Meeting). The agreement will be supported by a detailed roadmap for its implementation, to start in the first quarter of 2015.

Previously, separate Cooperation Agreements existed between CEN and JISC, and between CENELEC and JISC. The three partners decided that it would be better to align these

agreements and focus their cooperation on strategic priorities, while streamlining the technical cooperation between Europe and Japan.

By developing and deepening their cooperation, and working within the existing international standardization framework (ISO and IEC) as much as possible, the partners will contribute to overcoming technical barriers to trade and support the successful implementation of any trade agreement between the EU and Japan.

For more information about international cooperation agreements, please see: www.cencenelec.eu/intcoop/Agreements

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The main purpose of the Mongolian representatives’ visit to CCMC was so that they could better understand the main principles of the European Standardization System (such as inclusiveness, transparency, and the voluntary nature of standards), because these principles could also be relevant to the revision of Mongolia’s nat iona l l aw on S tandard i za t ion , Accreditation and Conformity Assessment.

Mongolia’s Ambassador to the European Union, His Excellency Khishigdelger Davaadorj, also attended the information session, which consisted of presentations on topics such as: using standards to support the implementation of legislation, intellectual property rights (IPR) and copyright protection of standards, etc.

The Mongolian Agency for Standardization and Metrology (MASM) is a Partner Standardizat ion Body of CEN. This partnership gives MASM the possibility to adopt national standards that are identical to European Standards in cases where international standards are not (yet) available, or in areas where European Standards are different from the international standards.

MASM has also increased its technical exchanges with CEN, notably by nominat ing Mongol ian experts to participate as observers in several CEN Technical Committees.

Eric MarchandProgramme Manager

International Cooperation

EXTERNAL RELATIONS

Mongolian MPs visit the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre

A delegation from the Mongolian Parliament visited the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre (CCMC) in Brussels on 25 September 2014 for a half-day information session on the European Standardization System.

The Third Balkan Standardization Conference, held in Tivat (Montenegro) on 25-27 September 2014, provided an opportunity for CEN and CENELEC to meet with representatives from several of their members and affiliates.

The Conference was hosted by ISME - the Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (an Affiliate of CEN and CENELEC), and was attended by high-level representatives from the national standardization bodies of Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia and Turkey (Members of CEN and CENELEC) as well as those of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia (Affiliates of CEN and CENELEC).

The programme included several round tables on best practices with regard to education and training, conformity assessment, protection of copyright, the distribution and sale of European Standards, as well as regional cooperation with regard to standards for the construction sector and organizing the translation of standards.

CEN and CENELEC were represented by Francisco Verdera Marí, Director Strategic Partnerships, who gave a presentation on the new legislative framework for European standardization (EU Regulation 1025/2012). He also introduced the new edition of CEN-CENELEC Guide 28 regarding public access to Eurocodes and European Standards in the construction sector.

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Seminar on Russian Standardization System

One of the main objectives of the Cooperation Agreement between CEN, CENELEC and Rosstandart (Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Russian Federation) is to share information and improve mutual understanding between the European and Russian standardization systems. In this context, a delegation of CEN and CENELEC senior managers and experts from several Technical Committees (TCs) were invited to participate in a seminar on the Russian Standardization System in Moscow (on 29 September and 1 October 2014).

The programme included presentations on var ious aspects of the Russ ian S tanda rd i za t i on Sy s tem, and the seminar also provided an opportunity for constructive dialogue between European

and Russian standardization experts. The participants exchanged views on various topics and discussed potential areas for technical cooperation which could be developed under the Cooperation Agreement, notably in the framework of relevant standardization activities at international level (within ISO and IEC).

While in Moscow, the CEN and CENELEC delegation also discussed with their Russian colleagues the progress that had been achieved during the first 12 months of implementing the Cooperation Agreement , wh ich was s igned in St Petersburg on 17 September 2013. The partners agreed on some steps that should be taken in order to advance the development of an adequate framework that enables technical exchanges and

harmonization, in areas where there is a mutual interest expressed by both markets.

The object ives of the Cooperat ion Agreement with Rosstandart include: supporting the removal of technical barriers to trade between Europe and Russia, improving scientific and technical exchanges, and ensuring the compatibility and safety of supplied products.

The text of the Cooperation Agreement between CEN, CENELEC and Rosstandart is available on the CEN-CENELEC website (under International Cooperation > Agreements).

Eric MarchandProgramme Manager

International Cooperation

In the framework of the ongoing cooperation between CEN, CENELEC and Rosstandart, a group of managers and experts from CEN and CENELEC attended a two-day seminar on the Russian Standardization System in Moscow.

CEN and CENELEC were invited to take part in a special ceremony to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Committee on Technical Regulation, Standardization and Conformity Assessment of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), which was held in Moscow on 28 November 2014.

On this occasion, CEN and CENELEC’s Director Strategic Partnerships, Francisco Verdera Marí, delivered a speech on the importance of the Cooperation Agreement between CEN, CENELEC and Rosstandart, and the beneficial input of both European and Russian industries during the negotiation and implementation of this agreement.

Mr Verdera Marí highlighted the importance of having identical standards for products and services as a means to facilitate reciprocal market access by overcoming technical barriers to trade. He also thanked RSPP and its members for their continuous and valuable support in the negotiations and implementation of the Cooperation Agreement.

RSPP is an independent non-governmental organization representing the interests of all Russian businesses, which engages in cooperation with international partners such as BUSINESSEUROPE and the Association of European Businesses (AEB).

RSPP website: http://eng.rspp.ru

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Austrian Standards have launched the 'Living Standards Awards' in order to highlight organizations and enterprises which can be considered as examples of best practice in terms of how they use and contribute to the development of standards.

The Cyprus Organization for Standardization (CYS) in cooperation with the General Staff of the National Guard of Cyprus (GEEF), organized a seminar on 'The European Standardization System: Standards and Certification' on 21 January.

Austrian Standards present 'Living Standards Awards 2015'

Armed Forces of Cyprus learn about standardization

The Living Standards Awards 2015 were presented in the presence of more than 100 guests at Austrian Standards’ New Year's Reception in Vienna on 14 January. The first three Awards were presented to two public authorities and one company by Austrian Standards' Managing Director Elisabeth Stampfl-Blaha.

The City of Vienna was recognized for having established a strategic standardization management system, which co-ordinates the City’s contributions and inputs to a wide range of standardization committees at national level.

The Province of Lower Austria was awarded for implementing a professional

standards management system (effects 2.0) and establishing clear rules for its employees who are involved in standardization activities.

Teufelberger Holding AG applies standards during the manufacture of steel ropes and synthetic fibres, and also makes good use of standardized test methods to ensure the safety of cableways and harnesses on construction sites.

Guests attending the Living Standards Awards ceremony were also shown a short video produced by Austrian Standards - 'Driven by Making Sense' - which shows how standards contribute to a better quality of life and explains how they are made.

Austrian Standards website: www.austrian-standards.at

The seminar was opened by the Major General Chief of Staff of GEEF, who stated that standardization is an essential factor for the Armed Forces and an important component for quality within the National Guard. He said that the benefits of standardization include increased interoperability, reduced equipment costs, quality assurance, simplification of procurement procedures and enhanced levels of safety.

Officers from CYS and the Cyprus Certification Company (CCC) made a series

of presentations, in order to inform the participants about the organizations and their operations, as well as the European Standardization System. They explained how experts from the GEEF and the Ministry of Defence can get involved in, make use of and gain benefits from standardization and certification.

Participants were informed about the role of European Standards in relation to public procurement procedures (under EU Directive 2004/18/EC). The seminar also

covered certification issues with regard to Management Systems for Quality (ISO 9001), Food Safety (ISO 22000) and Health and Safety at Work (OHSAS 18001).

Reference was made to the cooperation between the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC and ETSI), the European Defence Agency (EDA) and NATO, in the framework of the Defence Standardization Coordination Group (DSCG).

CYS website: www.cys.org.cy

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AFNOR, the French National Standardization Body, has taken the initiative to set up a new Technical Committee at international level, ISO/TC 290, in order to support the development of standards in relation to 'online reputation'.

AFNOR takes 'Online reputation' to the international level

As social media platforms and various websites are being used by consumers to share information and opinions, businesses and other organizations have become aware of the need to monitor and safeguard their online reputations. AFNOR is convinced that standards are an effective means to identify and share best practices in this area.

In July 2013, AFNOR published a national standard (NF Z74-501) that sets out principles and requirements regarding the collection, moderation and publication of consumer reviews online. This French

standard contains guidance on how companies can build good relationships with their customers in the online environment.

AFNOR then took the init iat ive to propose the setting-up of a new technical committee within ISO, the International Organization for Standardization. ISO/TC 290 'Online reputation' was created in April 2014. Several CEN members are actively involved in this TC, including the national standardization bodies of the Czech Republic (UNMZ), Finland (SFS), France (AFNOR), Germany (DIN), Spain

(AENOR) and the United Kingdom (BSI).

The Chairman of ISO/TC 290 is Laurent Petit, Dialogue and Digital Skills Manager with Decathlon. The TC’s first work item is to define an international standard on reliable processing of consumer-generated content, which would enable service providers and product retailers to ensure that only genuine reviews are published online. The future ISO 20488 is expected to be published in 2016 or 2017.

AFNOR website: www.afnor.org

Mr Jaroslav Bárta

Each year, the Czech Office for Standards, Metrology and Testing (ÚNMZ) presents the Vladimír List Award and Certificates of Merit to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to standardization.

The presentation ceremony for the Vladimír List Award 2014 took place at the Czech Technical University in Prague on 9 December. This ceremony was hosted by the President of ÚNMZ, Viktor Pokorný, and was attended by more than 80 guests.

The Vladimír List Award 2014 was presented to Jaroslav Bárta for his lifelong contribution to the development of technical standardization in the field of electroenergetics. Mr Bárta has been actively engaged in standardization activities at national, European and international levels for more than thirty years.

The Award and Certificates of Merit are named after Vladimír List (1877-1971), the electrical engineer and university professor who was responsible for establishing technical standards in Czechoslovakia.

ÚNMZ website: www.unmz.cz

ÚNMZ presents Vladimír List Award to Mr Jaroslav Bárta

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The German Standardization Institute (DIN) and the Association of German Engineers (VDI) organized a conference on 'Greenhouse gas emissions in energy-intensive industries', which took place in Brussels on 24 November 2014.

Conference on greenhouse gas emissions in energy-intensive industries

The conference brought together some 80 experts from industry, academia and authorities involved in the quantification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from industry. It provided a European forum to present and discuss the results of CEN standardization work on GHG emissions in relation to five energy-intensive industries (steel and iron, cement, aluminium, lime and ferroalloy production), in the context of EU climate and industrial policies.

The standards being prepared by CEN (under EC Mandate 478) are intended to cover all GHGs and as many energy-intensive industries as possible. Therefore, the mandate is not closed and remains open for other energy intensive industries.

The development of a standardized methodology for assessing direct and indirect GHG emissions from energy-intensive industries should have an international impact, inciting stakeholders to contribute to tackling the global climate change challenge. It takes into account existing EU legislation such as the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) Monitoring and Reporting Regulation to ensure coherence with EU policies.

I n f o r m a t i o n w a s g i v e n o n t h e standardization process, especially the start of the enquiry procedure and the main results of the verification exercise (field tests) for the draft standards, in order to raise the acceptance of the standards on an international level.

DIN cooperates with VDI on issues relating to the prevention of air pollution through a joint committee (KRdL), which elaborates VDI guidelines and DIN standards for air pollution control in the areas of environmental engineering, monitoring and quality.

For more information about the conference (including copies of presentations), please see the VDI website: www.vdi.de/index.php?id=52482

DIN website: www.din.de

Roland Bent is the new President of DKE – the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies of DIN and VDE.

Mr Bent is Head of Marketing and Development at Phoenix Contact, and has been active in electrotechnical standardization since 2001. He succeeded Mr Wolfgang Hofheinz as DKE President on 1 January 2015.

At the same time, Dr Klaus Mittelbach (CEO of the German electrotechnical association, ZVEI) and Prof Dr Dieter Wegener (Head of Advanced Technologies and Standards, Siemens AG) were elected as First and Second Vice Presidents, respectively.

DKE website: www.dke.de

Roland Bent elected as new DKE President

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