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CEN and CENELEC Why Engineers should know about European Standardization Karolina Krzystek EESC 2015-04-30
CEN and CENELEC
Why Engineers should know about European Standardization
Karolina Krzystek EESC 2015-04-30
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Standards are...
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Standards are everywhere
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Standards are...
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Valuable tools for business
Effective means to protect
workers, consumers and
environment
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Standardization world
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CEN – European Committee for Standardization
CENELEC – European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization ETSI – European Telecommunications Standards Institute
3 ESOs (i.e. recognized by EU)
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CEN and CENELEC in Europe and beyond
National
Members
Associates
Affiliates
Technical
Assistance
Programmes
EC/EFTA
Memoranda of
Understanding with
regional bodies
ISO IEC
Partner
standardization
Bodies
Affiliates
Partner
standardization
Bodies
Cooperating
Partners
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All relevant stakeholders involved
... Bringing together all interested parties related to
the subject to share: what they need, what they have, and why they need standards
SMEs
Multinat.
Consumers Users
Environment
CONSENSUS
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Who are we?
Corporate and technical identity
Affiliates
Members
CEN & CENELEC
33 Members (NSB/NC of 28 EU Members + 3 EFTA countries + 2 applicant countries)
Affiliates (17 CEN, 14 CLC)
4 CEN Partner Standardization Bodies (Australia, Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan), Kazakhstan (CEN and CENELEC PSB)
European Partners
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Harmonization effect…
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CEN & CENELEC Standardization Sectors and Topics
CEN
Bio-based products
Chemicals
Construction
Food
Heating, Ventilation &
Air Conditioning
Materials
Nanotechnologies
Pressure equipment
Services
CEN & CENELEC
Air and Space
Consumer products
Electric Vehicles
Energy and utilities
Health and safety
Healthcare
ICT
Machinery safety
Measurement
Medical equipment
Railways
Security and Defence
Smart Grids / Smart Meters
Transport and Packaging
CENELEC
Electrical engineering
Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC)
Fibre-optic
communications
Fuel Cells
Household Electrical
Appliances
Solar (photovoltaic)
electricity systems
Cross-sectoral issues
Accessibility | Environmental Protection | Energy-efficiency (Eco-Design)
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CEN-CENELEC portfolio
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Transport
Mechanical engineering
Building and civil engineering
ICT
Materials
Electrical engineering
Household goods, sports and leisure
Utilities and energy
General Standards (Quality,…
Electronics
Health and safety
Chemistry
Healthcare
Food
HVAC
Environment
Packaging
Services
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CEN & CENELEC Work Programme 2015
Based on market needs and linking to EU Work Programme
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Standards and legislation
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Regulation 1025/2012 on European standardization
Published in November 2012
Binding for all Member States as of 2013-01-01
Rules on:
• Cooperation ESOs / National Standards Bodies / Member States / EC
• Developing deliverables (a.o. standards) in support of EU policies
• Identifying ICT specifications eligible for referencing
• Financing of European standardization
Hyperlink
Key words
Transparency of work programmes
Transparency of standards
Stakeholders participation, a.o. SMEs
Financing to ESOs / NSBs / some Eur. organizations (criteria)
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Standards are not legislation
Standards :
1. Voluntary
2. Consensual
3. Developed by independent organizations
4. Revised every 5 years
5. Provide specifications and test methods (interoperability, safety, quality, etc.)
Legislation :
1. Mandatory
2. Imposed by Law
3. Established by public authorities
4. Revised when legislators decide
5. Sets requirements to protect public interests
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New Approach Directives
• Define essential requirements (e.g.: health and safety)
• Indicate desired outcome WITHOUT specifying how it should be achieved
Reference to standards
• Standardization organizations develop or approve Harmonized Standards
• ENs set out concrete technical specifications to meet Directives’ essential requirements
Conformity assessment (CA) policy
• Standards are voluntary – No obligation to follow the EN
• If they follow = presumption of conformity (CE marking) →
product can be sold in Europe
New Legal Framework
New Approach – Basic Principles
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Supporting European legislation
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80%
4284
20%
CEN-CENELEC - Portfolio - Relation to OJEU
Not for citation in the OJEU
Cited or to be cited in the OJEUData: Q2 2014
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Why standards are important for Engineers
(and for everyone else)
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European standardisation today
• Consumer protection
• Safe products
• Worker protection
• Health services
• Accessibility
• Economies of scale
• Interoperability of
products and services
• Competitiveness
• Facilitate trade
• Ecological
safety
• Environmental
management
• Energy efficiency
• Carbon footprint
• Air, soil & water
quality
Economic Growth
Societal Progress
Environmental Integrity
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Engineers and standards
• Standards linked to scientific and technical disciplines
• Design, manufacturing, operation of products
• Engineering courses:
+ technical standards
+/_ Standards development
+/_ Characteristics of standardization systems
+/_ Standards development practices
0 Soft skills
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Entrepreneurs and standards
Improve efficiency - "Standards contribute to the economic efficiency of our company because through them we know exactly according to which principles we have to produce.“
Minimise waste & reduce costs
Spread innovative technologies - "Standards define a framework in which we can use our creativity and flexibility in a targeted way.“
Ensure quality and safety of products and services
Increase productivity and compatibility
Access new markets and attract customers - "Standards open doors to business on an international scale.“
Facilitate compliance with regulations
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Students should learn about standards
Science and engineering: test methods and procedures, standards are relevant for the development of new systems and technologies.
Design and architecture: standards incorporated into design and manufacture of products and construction of buildings.
Business and economics: standards enable products and services to be recognised and accepted in different national and international markets.
Management: standards for quality management and environmental management.
Law: standards in the context of legislation, contracts, IPR
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Conclusions
• Standardization for business!
• Knowledge and skills through education and training: Public authorities and educational and training organizations to be aware of need for education about standardization and include relevant content in their curricula.
• Engage academia and enterprises to include standardization as part of life long learning
• Inform teachers/trainers & students about benefits of standards and standardization
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Many thanks for your attention!
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