EXPRESS - Expert Panel for the Review of the European Standardisation System

Resume
Name
Expert Panel for the Review of the European Standardisation System
Acronym
EXPRESS
Homepage
EXPRESS panel at the DG Enterprise and Industry
Title
Standardization for a competitive and innovative Europe: a vision for 2020
Experts
30 members that:

nominated ad personam by DG Enterprise and Industry
who belongs or have belonged to:European and national standardisation bodies, industry, SMEs, NGOs representing civil society, academia or public authorities from Member States.

Sponsor/ Nominator
The European Commission DG Enterprise and Industry
Starters
Documents:

Towards an increased contribution from standardisation to innovation in Europe - COM(2008)133 of 11.03.2008
Council Conclusions on Standardisation and Innovation of 25.9.2008.

Issues to be addressed by the panel

global challenges:
How can European influence on the setting and use of international standards be maintained and further strengthened?

efficient and effective standards-setting and impact of standards:
Which reform measures of the current European standardisation system should be undertaken to make sure that Europe has at its disposal an active, efficient and effective standards-setting capability able to satisfy the standardisation needs of the European and global markets and to support European policies and legislation?

access to standardisation and take-up for innovation:
Which recommendations can be made to improve the access of stakeholders to standardisation?

financing of European Standardisation:
Which recommendations can be given in order to ensure sustainability and viability of financing the European standardisation system?

legal framework for European standardisation and resulting organisational output:
Taking account of the recommendations in relation to the previous sections, which recommendations can be made regarding the review of the current legal framework for European standardisation?

Strategic Goals

To strengthen the influence of European standardization internationally in order to open and serve markets and to increase European competitiveness and support trade policy.

To respond effectively and efficiently to the global challenges of the next decade and to maximise the added value of international standardization in tackling these challenges through the promotion of innovation and the dissemination of good business practice.

To improve mutual awareness and collaboration between standardization and the research communities and innovators.

To promote the inclusion of standardization practices and benefits especially in higher education and encourage the development of studies and surveys to assess, quantify and communicate the economic and social benefits of standards.

To have a standardisation system that is effective and conducive to innovation by maintaining appropriate IPR policies.

To promote and use standards in order to further support the internal and external markets, especially for the quality and safety of services provided by the market, including business-to-business, business-toconsumer and networked services and in support of the growth and competitiveness of the services sector.

To develop standardization foresight in order to deliver a more effective and coordinated response in supporting global policies to address the issues of climate change and other future global energy, environmental and societal challenges.

To deliver an efficient and effective European standardization system that continually develops in line with the needs of the market and public interest.

To implement improved mechanisms for cooperation within the ESS and in particular between ESOs and fora/consortia.

To ensure the easy access of all interested stakeholders to national, European and international standardization work and their effective participation.

To modernize the public funding system in support of the ESS in order to optimize the use of public funds within the ESS and to increase the flexibility for directing and redirecting public funds.

To create a flexible and dynamic EU legislative standardization framework to optimize the added value of standardization for competitiveness, innovation and growth.

Resume
Name	Expert Panel for the Review of the European Standardisation System
Acronym	EXPRESS
Homepage	EXPRESS panel at the DG Enterprise and Industry
Title	Standardization for a competitive and innovative Europe: a vision for 2020
Experts	30 members that: nominated ad personam by DG Enterprise and Industry who belongs or have belonged to:European and national standardisation bodies, industry, SMEs, NGOs representing civil society, academia or public authorities from Member States.
Sponsor/ Nominator	The European Commission DG Enterprise and Industry
Starters	Documents: Towards an increased contribution from standardisation to innovation in Europe - COM(2008)133 of 11.03.2008 Council Conclusions on Standardisation and Innovation of 25.9.2008.
Issues to be addressed by the panel	global challenges: How can European influence on the setting and use of international standards be maintained and further strengthened? efficient and effective standards-setting and impact of standards: Which reform measures of the current European standardisation system should be undertaken to make sure that Europe has at its disposal an active, efficient and effective standards-setting capability able to satisfy the standardisation needs of the European and global markets and to support European policies and legislation? access to standardisation and take-up for innovation: Which recommendations can be made to improve the access of stakeholders to standardisation? financing of European Standardisation: Which recommendations can be given in order to ensure sustainability and viability of financing the European standardisation system? legal framework for European standardisation and resulting organisational output: Taking account of the recommendations in relation to the previous sections, which recommendations can be made regarding the review of the current legal framework for European standardisation?
Strategic Goals	To strengthen the influence of European standardization internationally in order to open and serve markets and to increase European competitiveness and support trade policy. To respond effectively and efficiently to the global challenges of the next decade and to maximise the added value of international standardization in tackling these challenges through the promotion of innovation and the dissemination of good business practice. To improve mutual awareness and collaboration between standardization and the research communities and innovators. To promote the inclusion of standardization practices and benefits especially in higher education and encourage the development of studies and surveys to assess, quantify and communicate the economic and social benefits of standards. To have a standardisation system that is effective and conducive to innovation by maintaining appropriate IPR policies. To promote and use standards in order to further support the internal and external markets, especially for the quality and safety of services provided by the market, including business-to-business, business-toconsumer and networked services and in support of the growth and competitiveness of the services sector. To develop standardization foresight in order to deliver a more effective and coordinated response in supporting global policies to address the issues of climate change and other future global energy, environmental and societal challenges. To deliver an efficient and effective European standardization system that continually develops in line with the needs of the market and public interest. To implement improved mechanisms for cooperation within the ESS and in particular between ESOs and fora/consortia. To ensure the easy access of all interested stakeholders to national, European and international standardization work and their effective participation. To modernize the public funding system in support of the ESS in order to optimize the use of public funds within the ESS and to increase the flexibility for directing and redirecting public funds. To create a flexible and dynamic EU legislative standardization framework to optimize the added value of standardization for competitiveness, innovation and growth.