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  1. SBS launches its manifesto for the 2024-2029 EU term

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    Source: Small Business Standards

    Small Business Standards (SBS), the voice of European SMEs in the standardisation process, has launched its “Manifesto for the 2024-2029 EU term – SMEs at the heart of European standardisation”

    SBS represents 22.5 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe, helping to promote the participation of SMEs in standards development, and to facilitate the uptake of standards by SMEs. It sees standards as an important cornerstone of the Single Market and as an indispensable tool to make EU policies operational, helping SMEs to ensure conformity and compliance with national and European legislation.

    The manifesto states: “Standards are crucial for developing measurement methods and infrastructure and ensuring data integrity in areas like eco-design, energy efficiency, cybersecurity, and the upcoming Digital Product Passport.”

    “The ongoing evaluation of Regulation 1025/2012 on European standardisation, coupled with a renewed focus on standards and international cooperation, will significantly shape the future of the European standardisation system.”

    “A balanced standardisation system, with SBS at the forefront of these efforts, is essential for SMEs to contribute to standards development and reap the benefits of growth, job creation, and prosperity within the EU.”

    The manifesto outlines 6 key calls-to-action:

    1. Ensure a more inclusive standardisation system that makes the Single Market work better for everyone.

    2. Secure robust funding for standardisation and SME participation and support European global leadership in standards.

    3. Promote SME-friendly digital and sustainability standards, letting SMEs fully harness the opportunities of the twin transition.

    4. Ensure the timely development and citation of harmonised standards, which are key for SME growth.

    5. Invest in the uptake and implementation of standards by SMEs to help them thrive.

    6. Fully implement Regulation 1025/2012 on European standardisation, rather than its revision.

    The full manifesto can be downloaded here.

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