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With Standardization Request M/564 and its amendments (M/564 Amd1 and M/564 Amd 2), the European Commission charged the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) to elaborate harmonized European Standards and European standardization deliverables in the framework of Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 on fertilising products.

The CEN Workshop on ‘Guidelines and Requirements for Ending Fossil Fuel Use in Supply Chains’ was kicked off on August 8th 2024. The public commenting phase on the draft CWA is now open.

The need for clear, consistent terminology around assistance dogs has become more critical than ever, especially as individuals with disabilities rely on these essential companions for independence and support in a variety of settings.

A new CEN Workshop Agreement (CWA) is currently being developed to establish guidelines aimed at enabling and optimizing data collection along textile supply chains, with the objective of improving traceability, transparency, and sustainability claims, in line with European regulations. This CWA will build upon the outcomes of the TRICK project, a research and innovation initiative funded by the Horizon 2020 program, which leverages blockchain technology to support circular economy principles and product traceability.

As the use of drones, or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), grows across industries, the potential for misuse and threats is also increasing, particularly in sensitive areas such as airports, prisons, and critical infrastructure. To address these risks, the new CWA 18150:2024 presents a standardized test methodology that enables a unified approach to detecting, tracking, and identifying (DTI) drones, providing essential guidelines for law enforcement agencies and industries tasked with protecting lower airspace.

This document will establish a rational basis and gives general guidelines for standardized procedures for assessing the level of biosecurity within various elements of the Farm to Fork chain.

A new standard was recently published about the minimum safety characteristics for powered inflatable boats and rigid inflatable boats. The goal is to have increased safety for the different design categories of recreational crafts.

The CEN Workshop on ‘Characterizing polyvinyl butyral (PVB) recyclates’ was kicked off on 12 April 2024. The public commenting phase on the draft CWA is now open.

Stakeholder meeting: publication & implementation of standards on circular design of fishing gear and aquaculture equipment

Cement is a crucial, strategic component for the construction sector. However, considerable efforts still need to be conducted to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 for cementitious materials. A new project has been launched to achieve this goal, with the aim of gathering the necessary information, identifying promising new solutions, and shaping future standards.