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Regional Global Standards News
Keep up to date on the latest standards news for this region.
European Committee for Standardization Announces Revised Standard for Toy Safety June 16, 2011 Revised standard released June 8, 2011 addresses provisions of the new Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC), which becomes effective July 20, 2011. by GSI Staff
More Standards for Europe and Faster June 07, 2011 The European Commission has proposed a series of measures to accelerate, expand, and modernize European standardization activities. by GSI Staff
U.S. Department of Commerce to Host Event on the EU's RoHS, EuP, and WEEE Directives April 18, 2011 March 30, 2011 Get prepared for the European Union's Environmental Directives. by GSI Staff
Sustainability France December 10, 2010 The French Government is seeking participants for a voluntary pilot project on sustainable consumption labeling. As part of the Grenelle... by GSI Staff
European Commission on Trade's Five Year Trade Policy Plan November 12, 2010 The European Commission on Trade issued a report outlining its 5 year trade policy (http://ec.europa.eu/trade/trade-growth-and-jobs/). Included among... by GSI Staff
In-Depth Standards Resources
This section includes links to publications, articles, and/or external websites that provide greater depth and understanding of standards issues for this region.
- Standards Setting in the European Union
- A Guide to EU Standards and Conformity Assessment
- CE Mark Alert to U.S. Manufacturers
- A Guide to the EU Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility
- A Guide to the EU Directive on General Product Safety
- A Guide to the EU In vitro Diagnostics Directive
- A Guide to the EU Low Voltage Directive
- A Guide to the EU Machinery Directive
- A Guide to the EU Medical Device Directive
- A Guide to the EU Pressure Equipment Directive
- A Guide to the EU Directive Concerning Liability for Defective Products (Product Liability Directive)
- A Guide to the EU Directive on RadioEquipment and TelecommunicationsTerminal Equipment
- A Guide to the EU Safety of Toys Directive
- A Guide to the EU Active Implantable Medical Devices Directive
- A Guide to the EU Construction Products Directive
- EU Guide to the Implementation of Directives Based on New Approach and Global Approach
- European Union Market Guide at www.export.gov
- U.S. Mission to the European Union
Proposed Regulations Impacting Trade and Exports
NIST is the home of the U.S. Inquiry Point to the World Trade Organization's Technical Barriers to Trade Agreement. The Inquiry Point monitors TBT activity globally; its Notify U.S. database reports on proposed technical regulations and standards in advance of adoption and implementation.
Country | Notification | Topic | Date issued | Comment Deadline |
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Italy | ITA/26 | Leather, hide and fur and items manufactured from leather, hide or fur | 12/21/2012 | 3/1/2013 |
Albania | ALB/65 | Vegetable seeds | 1/11/2013 | 3/11/2013 |
Albania | ALB/64 | Vegetative propagation of the vine | 1/11/2013 | 3/11/2013 |
Albania | ALB/66 | Vegetable propagating and planting material, other than seed | 1/15/2013 | 3/15/2013 |
Sweden | SWE/122 | Scaffolding | 2/12/2013 | 4/23/2013 |
Workshops and Events
Find information on upcoming and recent workshops and events for this region.
Important Updates on the RoHS, WEEE and ERP European Directives
May 23-23, 2012 (Washington,
DC
) Event Organizer: U.S. Commercial Service - U.S. Dept of Commerce
Webinar - Doing Business in the Nordics
Feb 16-16, 2012 (Webinar,
MD
) Event Organizer: U.S. Commercial Service in Baltimore
U.S. Department of Commerce Webinar on European Union's (EU) Energy Related Products (ErP) Directive
Jan 20-20, 2012 (Webinar,
) Event Organizer: U.S. Commercial Service - U.S. Dept of Commerce
Standard Setting in the Transatlantic Economy
Oct 12-12, 2011 (Washington,
DC
) Event Organizer: ANSI and U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Workshop on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Sep 29-01, 2010 (Prague,
CZECH REPUBLIC
) Event Organizer: NIST & Centrum Dopravního Výzkumu, v.v.i. (CDV)
- Regional Standards Organization: European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Eurpean Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI)
- Regional Metrology Organization: European Association of National Metrology Institutes (EURAMET)
- Regional Legal Metrology Participation: European Cooperation in Legal Metrology
- Regional Accreditation Cooperation: European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA)
- Regional Standards Attaché:ITA Office of Standards Liaison