Standardization and legislation

It is recommended to have basic knowledge in the related field to follow these trainings.

OVERVIEW

European legislation* defines standards and their application as voluntary, allowing each organization the freedom to use them for developing new services, skills, procedures, or products. While this concept is fundamental to the European single market, there are instances where the technical requirements in standards support legal mandates set by European or national legislation, making their application recommended or even mandatory. Compliance with standards may also be required in contractual contexts. This course will equip participants with the knowledge to understand the role of standards in these specific situations.

LEARNING OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES

• Apprehend the legislative framework of technical standardization
• Understand the specific cases in which standards can become mandatory
• Understand the role of standards in the European and national legislation
• Be aware of the principle of presumption of conformity and harmonized standards

1 - European legislative framework on technical standardization

• Definitions
• Concepts
• Recognized organizations

2 - Standards in national and European legislation

• National standards and European standards
• Technical standards referenced in legislation

3 - Presumption of conformity

• The various European regulations/directives
• Harmonized standards
• Notification bodies

4 - Contractual context

• Standards for organizational requirements
• Standards as technical requirements
• Standards in the context of public procurement

• Interaction and collaboration
• Theoretical and practical aspects

A certificate of participation issued by ILNAS, a recognized training organization, will be provided at the end of the course.

The course will take place on ILNAS premises
The course can be delivered on demand.
The course may be provided at our offices or within your organization.