| Author (Corporate) | European Commission |
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| Series Title | COM |
| Series Details | (2016) 357 final (1.6.16) |
| Publication Date | 01/06/2016 |
| Content Type | Policy-making, Report |
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European standards have proven to be an important policy tool for European policy making. Standards represent policy instruments which improve the functioning of the Single Market by eliminating technical barriers caused by conflicting national standards. They ensure the interoperability of networks and systems, grant a high level of consumer and environmental protection, support and promote innovation. Standards benefit consumers, companies and society at large and contribute to the overall growth and competitiveness of the EU economy. By driving the development of European standards for goods and services in strategic priority areas representing expanding markets, the Commission aims to create a competitive advantage for European enterprises, in particular for SMEs. The publication of the annual Union work programme for European standardisation (AUWP) is a requirement set by Regulation (EU) 1025/2012 and aims to identify strategic priorities for European standardisation reflecting the policy objectives set by the Commission in its own planning. In order to create new momentum for European Standardisation, the AUWP for 2017 is part of a comprehensive package on standardisation, including a Commission Communication on European standards for the 21st century, which is accompanied by a Staff Working Document on service standardisation, and an evaluation report on the implementation of the Regulation. In the AUWP, particular attention is paid to the Communication on the priority ICT standards plan adopted on 19 April 2016. |
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| Source Link | http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=COM:2016:357:FIN |
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| Subject Categories | Internal Markets |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
