European Standardisation Strategy: the implications for the UK economy and international trade

The European Commission presented its European Standardisation Strategy in early February outlining the EU’s approach to standards within Member States and internationally. The Strategy aims to strengthen the EU’s global competitiveness, especially when it comes to the green and digital economy, to ensure Europe remains a global standard setter. The package identifies areas for Europe to take the lead, such as standards for emerging technologies, as well as granting more power to national standardisation organisations in setting Europe’s own harmonised standards. Faced with at