New Approach

Resume
Identification
New Approach
Homepage
http://www.newapproach.org/
Origins
Council Resolution of May 1985 on a New Approach to technical harmonisation and standards
Aim
Achieve the Single market for goods in Europe
Principles:

Harmonisation is limited to essential requirements.

Only products fulfilling the essential requirements may be placed on the market and put into service.

The technical specifications of products meeting the essential requirements set out in the directives are laid down in harmonised standards.

Application of harmonised standards or other technical specifications remains voluntary, and manufacturers are free to choose any technical solution that provides compliance with the essential requirements.

Manufacturers may choose between different conformity assessment procedures provided for in the applicable

Standardisation Procedure
under the New Approach

A mandate is drawn up, following consultation with the Member States.
The mandate is transmitted to European standards organisations.
European standards organisations accept the mandate (This is without prejudice to their right to refuse a mandate).
European standards organisations elaborate a (joint) programme.
The technical committee elaborates a draft standard.
European standards organisations and national standards bodies organise a public enquiry.
The technical committee considers comments.
National standards bodies vote/European standards organisations ratify.
European standards organisations transmit references to the Commission.
The Commission publishes the references.
National standards bodies transpose the European standard.
National authorities publish references of national standards.

Directives
There are more than 40 Directives following the New Approach principles:
See the list of the New Approach Directives.

Resume
Identification	New Approach
Homepage	http://www.newapproach.org/
Origins	Council Resolution of May 1985 on a New Approach to technical harmonisation and standards
Aim	Achieve the Single market for goods in Europe
Principles:	Harmonisation is limited to essential requirements. Only products fulfilling the essential requirements may be placed on the market and put into service. The technical specifications of products meeting the essential requirements set out in the directives are laid down in harmonised standards. Application of harmonised standards or other technical specifications remains voluntary, and manufacturers are free to choose any technical solution that provides compliance with the essential requirements. Manufacturers may choose between different conformity assessment procedures provided for in the applicable
Standardisation Procedure under the New Approach	A mandate is drawn up, following consultation with the Member States. The mandate is transmitted to European standards organisations. European standards organisations accept the mandate (This is without prejudice to their right to refuse a mandate). European standards organisations elaborate a (joint) programme. The technical committee elaborates a draft standard. European standards organisations and national standards bodies organise a public enquiry. The technical committee considers comments. National standards bodies vote/European standards organisations ratify. European standards organisations transmit references to the Commission. The Commission publishes the references. National standards bodies transpose the European standard. National authorities publish references of national standards.
Directives	There are more than 40 Directives following the New Approach principles: See the list of the New Approach Directives.