Small Business Standards (SBS) is the voice of European SMEs in the standardisation process.
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Standards are everywhere and cover many topics, products and services. From quality management systems and tattooing services to screw head sizes or safety of childcare articles or machinery.
The CE marking is an indicator that a product complies with EU legislation and enables the free movement of products within the European Market
Standards are the result of a consensus-building process involving different interests and stakeholders. Understand the process for the development of standards and how to get involved.
Explore the network of European, International and National standardisation bodies developing standards on diverse topics across different sectors.
Discover where and how to get a specific standard on a topic of interest to your specific sector and information on ongoing standardisation work.
Everything you always wanted to know about standards, their impact on European SMEs and their role in the economy (but were afraid to ask).
Discover main horizontal topics of importance for small businesses in which SBS is actively working to ensure SME views and interests are considered in standardisation and related legislation.
Discover the projects SBS is actively engaged in. Our initiatives span from advancing standardisation across diverse technology sectors to enhancing partnerships that integrate research, innovation, and standardisation. Each project emphasizes our dedication to amplifying SME participation and impact in standardisation.
Enhance your knowledge of standardisation with our suite of learning tools. Tailored to the needs of SMEs, these educational resources provide the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of the standardisation process and learn about standards in a specific area.
SBS constantly monitors new and existing standardisation requests to ensure SME concerns and key aspects are included during the consultation process.
SBS has developed a test for the assessment of the compatibility of standards with SME needs. Test a standard to see if it can be easily applied by smaller companies!
Discover the information and services that standards bodies offer SMEs to facilitate their access to standards and standardisation.In 2010, CEN and CENELEC adopted the so-called Guide 17, a list of recommendations that standards makers should consider when writing standards to ensure they meet SME needs. The guide was also adopted by ISO and IEC in 2016. Guide 17 is available in several European languages.
The monitoring of standards is an essential tool for SMEs and their associations providing them with a centralised hub for information on relevant new standardisation developments.
Explore our range of resources designed specifically for SMEs.
SBS aims at influencing EU policies to ensure the needs of SMEs are taken into consideration. SBS position papers offer insights and recommendations on key issues impacting SMEs and standardisation.
Discover insightful studies that present in-depth analysis and research findings on standards, their impact on SMEs and SME priorities.
The SBS newsletter provides an overview of the latest and most important European SME-related standardisation news and announcements. To reach out to the largest possible audience, the content is provided in several languages.
Browse our brochures to find out more about Small Business Standards, its work and for concise overviews on other relevant topics.
The SME Guides and learning materials provide practical and easy-to-understand information on standards, standardisation and related topics.
SBS’ annual reports provide a comprehensive summary of the association’s activities, achievements and impact over the past years, demonstrating its continuous commitment to SMEs.
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In this section, we provide you with the latest SME standardisation-related developments.
SBS provides opportunities for learning and networking in the area of standardisations. Check out our upcoming seminars, workshops and events.
SBS regularly issues press releases featuring important announcements, news, and updates on standardisation and its impact on SMEs.
Standards are key to innovation, market access, and competitiveness. But let’s be honest—standards can feel mysterious. What exactly are they, why should you participate, and
On 24 February SBS will organise the national seminar “Big Impact for Small Business – Participate and Grow with Standards”. The seminar, organised in collaboration
Meeting Standards is an awareness-raising initiative dedicated to empowering SMEs through standardisation. From 17 to 21 November 2025, the campaign is hosting a dynamic mix
This year SBS annual conference will highlight the important role of SMEs in renewables. We invite you to join us for this important day and
On 14 October 2025, the SBS Lift Forum will take place at the Interlift Fair in Nuremberg, offering SMEs in the lift sector a unique
Small Business Standards Workshop: Equipping European SMEs with Skills & Technologies for the Digital Transformation 16 October 2025 | 10:00 – 13:00 Hybrid: Otto-Suhr-Allee 97/99,
In 2023, the European Commission’s Strategy on Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds outlined a comprehensive roadmap to ensure that these emerging technologies benefit Europe while
Each year, SBS appoints experts to represent the interests of SMEs in European and international standardisation committees. Experts are appointed to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Small Business Standards Workshop on “Digital Skills for the Digital Transformation of the PPE, Textile Care,
The webinar, organised by Small Business Standards and CEN and CENELEC during Meeting Standards week, was exploring how CEN-CENELEC Guide 17 helps ensure that standards are
