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Resume
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Identification
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European Standardisation System /Standardisation in the EU
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Acronym
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ESS
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Description
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Standardisation is the process through which the EU aims to establish high quality criteria throughout its member countries.
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Consensus
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- It is based on consensus among the various partners involved - industry, consumers and public authorities.
- Interoperability, i.e. the technical compatibility of complementary products, services and processes is the desired outcome.
- The process also involves setting up test methods and requirements for safety, health, organisational and environmental performance.
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About
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- Standardisation allows SMEs to stay up to date with technology and business practices.
- It is a symbol of quality, recognised by customers.
- It is also a means of capitalising on European leadership in new markets.
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