CEN represents the unique European standardization (and consequent conformity assessment) model in the global arena. The scope of CEN activities is quite broad, as is the nature of relations that many external organizations have with CEN.
However, in order to remain relevant in a globalized world dominated by global players CEN cooperates more and more with CENELEC, the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization, and ETSI, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute.
The European Commission and EFTA also actively support the global awareness activities carried out by CEN, CENELEC and ETSI as tool to enhance the competitiveness of European businesses worldwide.
These are the main reasons why CEN is active in so many areas of the world.
International collaboration can take many forms, among which visibility grant agreements, co-funded by the EC, EFTA, CEN CENELEC and ETSI (namely SESEC, SESEI and the EU-China Standardization Information Platform) and technical assistance programmes. These are mainly aimed at increasing trade with partners outside the European Union and EFTA by sharing with them the European model of Quality Infrastructure and integrating them in the international standardization.
Contact Points:
- North, Central and South America
Countries of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States
China, Japan, Korea, Australia
Development of Membership (PSB, Cooperation Agreements)
Diana Dus
Programme Manager, International Cooperation
- Western Balkans, Turkey, MEDA countries
Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Emirates and Gulf States
ASEAN countries and South Asia
Affiliates
Development of Membership (PSB, Cooperation Agreements)
Eric Marchand
Programme Manager, International Cooperation