Events & Trainings
In this webinar, Editors Amy Jayne and Jens will demonstrate the brand new guidance material for drafting the perfect Amendment, including a quick demonstration of the new Amendment Simple Template! [...]
The Annex Z is a critical component of Harmonized Standards, establishing the link between standard clauses and Essential Requirements of European legislation. Data indicates that Annex Z-related issues are the primary cause of non-compliance. This webinar aims to equip CEN standard drafters with the tools to improve the drafting of Annex Z. Sector-specific considerations of the Annex Z will be highlighted and best practices will be shared. A more detailed agenda will follow later. [...]
The last webinar on drafting will focus on the publication stage, focussing on the procedural overview, timeframes, editing process and the additional things you might need to send us. Amy Jayne and Cynthia will also explain any corrective actions that are available after the final date of publication. [...]
This webinar presents a live edit of a CEN deliverable, showing some of the most commonly-met drafting problems and why they are a problem. Amy Jayne will also consolidate what we learned in the last 2 webinars, so that you can draft like a pro! [...]
A CEN and/or CENELEC Workshop Agreement (CWA) is a deliverable developed and agreed by the participants of a temporary working group called CEN and/or CENELEC Workshop.
Did you know that a CWA is the ideal deliverable for emerging solutions that have not yet achieved a sufficient degree of stability, where a European Standard may not be the best way of meeting this need? And that the participation in a Workshop is direct and open to all interested parties? [...]
After covering the basics, we get into the main event for Standard Drafters during this webinar: Enquiries and Formal Vote! Amy Jayne and Jens will take you through everything to do with Enquiry and Formal Vote stage, including time-frames, tips for drafting, editor expectations, the editing itself, and more! [...]
Join Amy Jayne during this webinar for a comprehensive overview of the key rules in the Internal Regulations Part 3:2022, with some context and clarifications on how to apply them in your deliverable. Bring your questions along and we’ll answer them live! [...]
European Standards are at the core of the Single Market. Over the last 30 years, the European Standardization System has delivered more than 3600 harmonized standards, allowing industry and SMEs to demonstrate compliance with EU law in a resource and cost-efficient way. European standards and technical specifications promote inter-operability, the safety of EU citizens and the protection of the environment, increasing consumer confidence. To contribute to improving the quality of European standards, CEN and CENELEC, with the support of the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), are organizing seminars dedicated to supporting standards drafters. [...]
The CEN and CENELEC "Webinars for standard drafters" are of interest of all persons drafting CEN and/or CENELEC standards. They aim primarily Technical Body Secretaries and TC Working Group convenors. Through these webinars we will achieve a common understanding of the drafting rules and the related procedures. This is also an ideal opportunity for the CEN and CENELEC editors to better understand the expectations of the Technical Body Officers and strengthen the working relationships with the different Technical Bodies. [...]
This dedicated webinar takes you through the new digitalized Opinion Mechanism in the CEN balloting platform, followed by a session of Q&As. [...]