The European standardisation system at a crossroads: what role for SBS and European SMEs?
2024 is set to be a pivotal year for European standardisation. During this year, the recently launched evaluation of Regulation 1025/2012, the legislative bedrock of the European standardisation system, will continue and see its conclusion. It will be decided whether a revision of the regulation is necessary. In parallel, the midterm evaluation of the Single Market Programme (SMP), the EU financial instrument which provides the funding for the European standardisation system, will also be carried out. Additionally, The High-Level Forum on European Standardisation (HLF) will continue its work and several of its current workstreams will conclude their activities and issue their recommendations. Finally, the new five-year mandate of the European Commission and the European Parliament will also bring new energy and a new set of views to the table
So, how will SBS contribute to this wide range of crucial steps for European standardisation?