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Standardization system: Europe must adopt a strategic approach

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Published: January 11th, 2022,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025

By Jochen Reinschmidt
Jochen Reinschmidt is Head of the Innovation Policy Department at the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (ZVEI).

Norms and standards are important instruments for disseminating innovations in the market. The companies of the electrical and digital industry are represented worldwide and supply products and system solutions to all relevant sectors of the economy, be it industry, mobility, energy, health, buildings, or the consumer sector. Therefore, we advocate open markets, following the guiding principle: „One test, one standard, accepted everywhere.“

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