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ISO standards are international standards developed by the International organisation for Standardisation (ISO). NBN ISO standards are the Belgian publications of these ISO standards.
Important: In terms of content, an ISO, NBN ISO and NBN EN ISO standard are identical. The only difference is the layout of the cover page.
The status indicates which stage of the life cycle the standard is in:
Each publication type has a specific function:
You will receive an e-mail with your invoice after your purchase. You can also find your invoice in the NBN platform under 'Order history'. Please note! It can take up to 48 hours before you receive your invoice. You can consult the standard immediately in the platform.
To keep up to date with changes to standards, add these standards to 'My Favorites'. You do this by clicking on the heart next to a standard on the right side of your screen. Once the heart is completely blue, the standard has been added to your favorites list. This video explains it step by step.
For standards from publishers NBN, NBN Elektro, ISO, ASTM, IEC and EUMOS, you will receive notifications about changes (a new version, a corrigendum, a new language, etc.) regardless of whether these standards are in your collection.
Please note! For standards from other publishers outside our catalog (e.g. DIN, NEN, NF, ...) it is not possible to receive automatic notifications about changes.
Discover the latest NBN approved standards* from the past 3 months via
this link. You can refine the results using the filter in the left navigation bar.
*Only NBN standards (NBN EN, NBN EN ISO, NBN EN IEC, NBN ISO, NBN B xx-xxx,CEN/TS, CEN/TR...).
The purchase of each standard is strictly personal and tied to the employee. Consequently, the standard may not be shared with colleagues or others. The e-mail address of this person (the purchaser) will be watermarked on the PDF of the norm. The organisation may no longer use this standard when the employee leaves organisation .
'My Collection' contains the standards to which your organisation has access, supplemented by any standards purchased specifically for you personally (single-user purchases).
Once you have logged into your account, you will automatically be taken to 'My Collection'. Want to revisit your collection at a later time? Go to the 'My Collection' section in the platform.
Learn more about the NBN platform and other questions in these videos.
To request a standard, look it up in the NBN catalog. Then click on the desired language version under "Request access in". Your request is automatically forwarded to the administrator of your organisation for approval.
Do you see an eye icon next to the language? Then this standard is already part of your collection and you can access it immediately.
If you need a standard that is not available in the catalog, you can request it by clicking on the blue Request Standard button.
Your request will first be reviewed by the NBN team and then forwarded to the administrator of your organisation for approval.
Go to 'My account' to manage your team. Here you will find an overview of all users. You can edit users, change their role or remove them from the team by clicking on the corresponding icon.
To add a new user, click the blue "Invite a team member" button. Enter the email address, and the invitation will automatically be sent by email.
In your account, go to 'Manage Requests' to manage your team's norm requests. Here you can see per request which team member requested which standard.
You have the option to approve or deny an application:
NBN is responsible for developing and selling standards in Belgium. In addition, NBN also organizes training courses on the use of management standards. NBN represents the interests of all Belgian parties participating in standards development at the Belgian, European and international levels.
Standards are agreements about a product, service, method or process. The use of standards offers numerous benefits, including:
At NBN you can buy standards and use them in various ways. Through the NBN web shop you can quickly buy the right standard in the desired version and language. Note! This is for personal use only. Standards, both paper and digital, are subject to copyright, so it is not allowed to copy, share or publish (parts of) standards.
Do you need a sustainable solution for your entire organisation? Then a subscription to the NBN platform is the best option. Find more information about our solutions here.
With a subscription to the NBN platform, you enjoy several benefits. You are guaranteed to work copyright-compliant with standards and everyone within your organisation has access to standards in your collection. Curious about all the benefits? Discover all benefits here.
Paying for standards helps support and maintain the standardisation process. This includes:
These aspects make it possible to continue to develop and implement high-quality standards worldwide.
Harmonized standards help companies and other stakeholders comply with European legislation. If a product, service or process complies with a harmonized standard, it is considered to be in compliance with relevant EU legislation. These standards are officially published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
The use of harmonized standards is voluntary, but it provides a recognized way to meet essential requirements such as: consumer health, worker safety, environment & ecodesign, and much more.
However, for EU and EFTA member states, the implementation of European standards (EN) is mandatory because they provide direct solutions to comply with European Union legislation.
While the texts drafted by the government (regulations) are mandatory to apply, standards are voluntary to apply. They have no binding character. Standards are guidelines around a product, service, method or process. They are developed by consensus among the parties involved. Companies and organizations use standards to solve customers' quality and safety requirements. Regulations - a regulation, contract or specification - may refer to a standard. In that case, however, the standard is mandatory.
In addition to NBN, there are sector operators who can provide advice within their specific work area. On this page you will find their contact information and areas of work.
Copyright compliance means respecting and complying with copyrights when using materials protected by copyright. This is important within standardisation for several reasons. Read more about standards and copyright on this page.
Standards are developed by experts and contain valuable knowledge and insights. To protect this intellectual property from copying and dissemination, copyrights play a vital role. Ensuring copyright compliance preserves the authenticity and integrity of standards.
Moreover, the sale of standards funds the activities surrounding standardisation, which maintains the ability to develop new standards and improve the standardisation process.
Make sure you purchase standards through approved channels, such as the NBN web shop or by subscribing to the NBN platform. Check out our solutions here.
All employees must be aware of and comply with copyright laws. It is the responsibility of organisation to train employees in copyright compliance and enforce the rules. More detailed guidelines can be found in our white paper.
Standards are copyrighted: You may not share the content of purchased standards. This applies to both digital and paper copies.
With an individual purchase, only the person who purchased the standard may use it. The standard is watermarked with the purchaser's information.
Do different people within your organisation need access to standards? NBN offers several solutions to facilitate this. Learn more about our solutions here.
No. You may not include a standard in its entirety in a tender or specifications. Refer to specific clauses or standards and let the external party purchase the standard itself.
No. To use standards or specific parts of a standard in software, an agreement must be made with NBN. More information can be found on the standards and copyright page.
Copyright infringement can lead to legal consequences and financial penalties.
Standardization is the process from development to publication of a standard. Stakeholders agree on the specifics of a product, service or process. Standardization takes place in committees with representatives of all stakeholders. To arrive at a standard, they must reach consensus. All participants have an equal vote. Want to know more about standardization? Follow this free e-learning 'Introduction to standardization'.
Openness - Transparency - Consensus
Standardization is a process open to all parties involved in the domain in which the standard in question is being developed. Transparency is crucial because each party participating in the development of standards has access to the Belgian, European and/or international working documents, depending on the standardization project in question. The decision-making process underlying standardization is consensus. All participants try to reach a compromise together. This compromise is the consensus on the content of the future standard.
The Belgian standardization system is decentralized: NBN shares responsibilities with the sectoral operators. NBN and the sectoral operators manage the Belgian standards committees that work around standards at the European and international level. The Belgian committees are composed of experts from different fields. Their role is to provide advice based on their expertise and knowledge in the development or revision of standards, so that the standards are created correctly. At the international level, NBN defends Belgian interests as a member of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the International organisation for Standardization (ISO).
The sectoral operators ensure the administrative and technical follow-up of one or more standardization committees. They are each responsible for a particular domain. Sector operators are recognized by the Board of Directors of NBN. They act in the name and on behalf of NBN for certain Technical Committees (TCs).
Participating in standards development offers many benefits:
You are the first to know about future developments and trends. This strengthens the competitive position of your organisation.
You exert influence during the standards development process. As a result, you protect the investments you organisation make in products and in research and development. Societal actors can raise awareness of environmental or consumer protection thanks to their influence.
You build a network. Standards committees are an excellent way to make new contacts and exchange ideas.
You build knowledge and exchange knowledge. Participants in standardization committees are international experts who possess a lot of substantive knowledge. By working with them, you gain a lot of first-hand knowledge.
Experts are experts within a particular domain of standardisation. They co-write standards drafts, share their knowledge and develop standards in standardisation committees. Companies, governments and societal players can delegate experts to represent their interests. Experts usually have specific expertise, making them valuable contributors to the content of the standard.
Go to the 'join' webpage. There you can easily and quickly register as an NBN expert. Still have questions? Contact us at standardsdevelopment@nbn.be or call us at 02 738 01 11.
When you register as an expert with NBN, you get personal access to the online platform https://isolutions.iso.org/portal/. There you will find all the working documents of the committees for which you are registered.
Contact us at standardsdevelopment@nbn.be or call us at 02 738 01 11. We will be happy to assist you.
Do you have questions about the ISOlutions platform? Please contact us.
Voting and NBN e-balloting are done through the online platform https://isolutions.iso.org/portal/.
Standardization works in Belgium in a very decentralized way. NBN entrusts certain standardization activities to other sectoral operators. They deal with standardisation activities in the sector assigned to them. You can find all standardisation committees and the responsible sectoral operators in the scheme of standardisation programs on our website. Is NBN the sectoral operator? Then you can contact standardsdevelopment@nbn.be by mail or by phone on 02 738 01 11. If it concerns another sectoral operator, please contact that sectoral operator.
As an expert, you actively participate in a Belgian committee. This way, you are permanently involved in the development of the standard. You are not an expert but still want to give feedback? That is possible during the public consultations. On the NBN website you will find the Public Enquiry Portal where you can consult all Belgian and European standards projects (prNBN and prEN). Everyone is welcome to express their views and comments there.
A European/international standard is developed by a European/international technical committee (CEN/TC ... / ISO/TC ...). The members of such a committee are standardization bodies such as the Belgian NBN. They create a mirror committee at the national level (NBN/E... / NBN/I...) to which any interested party can subscribe.
Members of this national committee (mirror committee) get access to all working documents of the CEN/ISO technical committees and can vote on them. NBN experts vote via the portals NBN eCommittees and NBN eBalloting.
Each expert stays informed of all developments and automatically receives an e-mail when the platform contains a new document. The platforms of CEN/ISO and of NBN are automatically synchronized.
NBN does have access to the CEN/ISO platform, where it can vote for Belgium at the level of the CEN/ISO technical committees. The experts can register through NBN for meetings of CEN/TC and ISO/TC.
The SME portfolio supports SMEs (financially) in the purchase of services that improve the quality of the company. Specifically, these are open or in-house from the NBN or services such as, for example, the ISO 14001 master track or Fundamentals training. The SME portfolio aims to be accessible to as many SMEs as possible. Would you like to take advantage of this concession? Apply for your grant here and save up to 30% on the registration fee. The accreditation number of the NBN is DV.O217913
Of course, it is possible to upgrade immediately in several areas. If you want to follow two or more master tracks at the same time (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001) we will work out a personalized track for you. Moreover, it is financially more advantageous to follow multiple master tracks at the same time! Do you wish to follow multiple master tracks? Then contact Yens Van Overloop and he will provide you with a customised track.
NBN offers in-company training starting at 5 participants. In these trainings, the wishes of your organisation are central. Through an intake interview we adapt the goal and content of the session to the specific needs of your organization.
In-company training offers four distinct advantages:
Bespoke: the training is a response to the specific needs of your organisation. So that employees can apply the new knowledge immediately after training.
Higher engagement: because we use exercises and real-life examples from your organisation or industry, employees are more engaged in the training.
Cost savings: the cost per participant is lower than individual training courses. You will receive as much as a 30% discount compared to the normal price.
Flexibility: your organisation chooses the location, time and language of the training (Dutch, French). Do you wish to organize an in-house training? Contact Yens Van Overflow For a customized quote.
To achieve an optimal learning experience, NBN thoroughly prepares your in-company training. Through an intake interview, we mutually agree on the goal and content of the session. The trainers personalize their program based on the challenges and concrete needs.
If, for example, you want to introduce all employees within your organisation to quality management, we can create a customised e-learning for you. Through an intake interview we agree on how we can adapt our e-learning to the needs of your organisation. Think for example of videos from your organisation, exercises based on the ins and outs of your Organisation, practical examples tailored to your business context,...Do you want a personalized fundamentals training? Contact Yens Van Overloop for more information.
Payment is not required online. We will send you an email confirming your enrollment shortly after you register. A few weeks before the training you will receive an email with the practical details.
Up to 1 month before the training you can easily cancel or postpone your registration. An email with the details to learningsolutions@nbn.be suffices. Of course, we understand that sometimes your schedule changes last minute. However, if you cancel later than 1 month before the training, we will be forced to charge the full amount. Perhaps a colleague can take your place? More details can be found in the general terms and conditions.
NBN trainings are not eligible for paid educational leave. You do receive a certificate of attendance after all of our courses so that you can prove your attendance. If you pass a foundation course or a master track, you will also receive the certified associate or certified master certificate!
This allows you to highlight your expertise! This can be interesting to demonstrate:
- You have expertise as an internal auditor of management systems;
- you meet certain training requirements imposed in the automotive, aerospace, medical device or food industries;
- You have completed the 30h training required to work as an environmental coordinator;
- You have completed additional training as a prevention consultant;
- ...
NBN has been recognized by the FPS WASO approved as organisation to in-service training for prevention consultants organizing. Both our ISO 45001 Master Track and our ISO 45001 foundation training are included in the 'well-being at work' calendar. To substantiate the in-service training, 'ISO 45001 Certified Master' or 'ISO 45001 Certified Associate' certificates are sufficient.
- ISO 45001 Explorer counts as 1 day (8h)
- ISO 45001 Internal Auditor counts as 4 days (32h)
For environmental coordinators count our trainings on ISO 14001 as annual continuing education as listed in Article 41 of the VLAREL and inarticle 4.1.9.1.2, §2, 1°, d) of Title II of the VLAREM. After completing the course, you will receive a certificate for the number of hours listed below:
- ISO 14001: Explorer counts as 1 day (8h)
- ISO 14001: Internal Auditor counts as 4 days (32h)
Standards are voluntary guidelines (best practices) that help organisations optimise their processes and performance. They contribute to more efficient value chains, promote safe products and services, and facilitate trade.
However, some standards were developed with certification in mind. These are ISO management system standards such as quality management (ISO 9001), environmental management (ISO 14001) or information security (ISO/IEC 27001).
Certification against these ISO standards offers numerous benefits. It builds trust with your customers and stakeholders by demonstrating that you have policies around, for example, quality, sustainability or information security. It increases the credibility of your organisation in your market, making it easier to compete.
More about certification? You can find more information on this page or download our free white paper on certification here.
Although NBN is jointly responsible for the development of standards, we do not conduct certification ourselves. For that you can turn to certification bodies. See all certification bodies here.
However, we do offer several training courses to get you ready for certification. View all ISO management system training courses here.
More about certification? You can find more information on this page or download our free white paper on certification here.
A organisation that wants to develop certification activities must be accredited to do so. In Belgium, this is done through the government body BELAC. The BELAC website compiles all information on accredited institutions.
On ISO's website you will find a useful information around certification (in English). A distinction is made between those standards for which certification is applicable and those for which it is not.
