Harmonised Standards: The Bridge to Market Success in the European Union
Navigating the European Market: How Harmonised Standards Simplify Compliance For businesses aiming to penetrate or expand within the European market, understanding and implementing Harmonised Standards is crucial. These standards are developed to facilitate trade by aligning technical specifications across different industries within the European Union (EU). Here's a deep dive into how Harmonised Standards can be your key to unlocking the EU market. What Are Harmonised Standards? Harmonised Standards are technical specifications adopted by European standards bodies such as the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC), or the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI). They ensure that products comply with the EU’s high safety, health, and environmental protection requirements. Compliance with these standards provides a "presumption of conformity" with the corresponding EU directives ...