CEN has published recommendations concerning future European and international service standardization.
These reports, published in June, responded to a mandate from the European Commission and EFTA to describe the role of standards in support of the Internal Market for services.
In order to improve the quality and competitiveness of European services, interested parties need to know the benefits linked to the development of service standards, as invited to do so by Directive 2006/123/EC on Services in the Internal Market. The September 2008 Council Conclusions on Standardization and Innovation stressed the innovative potential of the services sector.
10 feasibility studies assessing the needs and benefits of standardization in different service fields – business services and consumer oriented services – as well as an 11th study assessing the feasibility and potential overall benefits of a coordinated cross-sectorial approach (CHESSS) were proposed and accepted by the European Commission at the end of 2006.
The standardization work proposed, will not hinder the timely implementation of the Service Directive, and due account will be taken of existing and/or planned legislation in the specific services areas under consideration. Each field requires an approach tailored to its needs. The specific actions will be started just as soon as possible and appropriate.
For more information on any of the projects or on future plans in this domain, please contact Andreea Gulacsi.
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