The Small Business Standards (SBS) association has released its second Experts Activities Report, providing a comprehensive overview of the activities undertaken by its expert network in 2023. The report underscores the crucial role of standards in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and highlights the efforts made by SBS to ensure SME interests are adequately represented in the standardisation process.
Despite their immense contribution to the European economy, SMEs often face challenges in leveraging the benefits of standards due to their underrepresentation in the standardisation process. SBS, a European non-profit organisation, addresses this gap by appointing experts to technical committees, subcommittees, and working groups at both European and international levels. These experts actively participate in standardisation work, submitting technical comments and proposals to ensure that standards align with the specific needs and challenges of SMEs.
The report provides key insights into the activities of SBS experts in 2023, including their contributions to various standardisation projects. By participating in these initiatives, SBS experts help to shape standards that are more SME-friendly, promoting their competitiveness and growth.
SBS’s commitment to representing SME interests is essential for fostering a level playing field and ensuring that SMEs can fully benefit from the opportunities offered by standardisation. Through its expert network and advocacy efforts, SBS plays a vital role in bridging the gap between SMEs and the standardisation process, empowering them to thrive in the global marketplace.
