Jun 23, 2010 ... ISO Deputy Secretary-General. Brussels, 23 ... International connection of ISO/EN
and IEC/EN ... ISO Roland Berger methodology on economic.
The global dimension of standardization
Images à recevoir The Future of European Standardization Hearing of Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Kevin McKinley ISO Deputy Secretary-General Brussels, 23 June 2010 2010-05-25
ISO and IEC’s global presence WTO: observer status and collaboration UN and agencies (e.g., health, maritime, food safety, labour issues, UN/ECE ...), International and regional organizations (e.g., OECD, European Commission …) Liaisons in technical work Links with regional bodies (e.g., CEN, CENELEC, PASC, COPANT …)
2010-06-23
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European cooperation: Vienna and Dresden Agreements Adoption of International Standards as CEN and CENELEC Standards (and vice-versa) Methods for parallel approval of work International connection of ISO/EN and IEC/EN Standards contributing to the success of European “New Approach” Dresden and Vienna Agreements have presumption of existing model of European NSBs (e.g., national delegates and experts, NSB-held Secretariats)
2010-06-23
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European members – key leaders & contributors ISO example
No. held by ISO members in EU
% held by ISO members in EU
Working Group Convenerships
1064
53%
Committee Chairmanships
318
52%
Committee Secretariats
365
50%
% Population: EU / World % GDP: Europe/World
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7.4 % 27 %
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Efficiency of development process Substantial improvements in ISO and IEC standards development times (e.g., 30% reduction since 2003 in ISO). Further improvements under review Increasing use of technology (electronic committees, web/voice conferencing, training) Partnerships with standards organizations, fora and consortia Effective and growing reliance on national delegations and experts, as well as members’ connections with new stakeholders 2010-06-23
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Standards and Innovation International Standards as enablers: “performancebased” approach, consumer understanding, market confidence New leading subjects: nanotechnologies, bio-fuels, climate change, sustainability issues, biotechnologies … Need to continually improve cooperation between standardization, R&D and Academia ‒ ISO-IEC-ITU “Academic Week” 5 to 9 July, 2010 in Geneva, Switzerland ‒ ISO Roland Berger methodology on economic benefits of standardization 2010-06-23
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Access to Standards WTO disciplines and principles for international standards Stakeholder engagement, national delegation and representation Electronic dissemination/consultation/voting Availability of drafts for review Public availability for sale centrally and through members Supporting products and information through ISO, IEC and member websites Assuring independence and financial sustainability of system - also part of ISO and IEC membership obligations 2010-06-23
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Thank you for the opportunity to provide international perspectives on the European Standardization discussions
2010-06-23
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