Government
As a policymaker, you want to work transparently, reliably and purposefully. Standards help you do that. You no longer need to come up with or write technical regulations yourself: you can rely on existing, well-founded standards. They translate broad ambitions such as safety, sustainability and quality into concrete guidelines that you can put into practice immediately.
For example, standards in fire safety files describe how to map out escape routes, which materials are fire-resistant and how to maintain installations. The Eurocodes, on the other hand, support you in assessing construction and infrastructure projects. Thanks to this shared language, governments, inspection services and external partners are all on the same page.
NBN helps you refer to standards correctly and integrate them efficiently into your policies or files. This allows you to professionalise your services and save time and effort.
Benefits of standards for SMEs
You can rely on the expertise of standards committees on difficult technical issues.
If a standard aligns well with the intended regulations, a simple reference will suffice. This saves you time and money.
Standards are developed in consultation with experts from all relevant sectors. This broad support ensures your regulations are more readily accepted and implemented.
Standards are reviewed every five years, so they always keep pace with the latest developments.
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How do you refer to standards in regulations?
Incorporating standards correctly into regulations creates clarity and legal certainty. But how do you do that? Do you refer to the entire standard or to specific parts? And are they mandatory or non-binding?
Follow the e-learning course Referencing Standards in Technical Regulations
You will learn step by step how and when to refer to standards, with practical examples and exercises.
Consult the White paper from the FPS Economy
The guide Referencing Standards in Technical Regulations brings together all the guidelines for correctly integrating standards.
NBN standards in Belgian legislation
Did you know that Belgian legislation often refers to specific NBN standards? Here you will find a handy overview of all these standards.
What does NBN offer you?
What does NBN offer you?
The NBN standards platform ensures you always have the right standards at your fingertips. Purchase individual standards via the webshop or opt for a package that gives everyone in your government agency access to up-to-date standards.
Participation in standard development
You too can contribute to the standards of tomorrow. Your practical knowledge and social insights make new standards relevant and effective. Contribute your experience directly and play a role in policy, service provision and society.
Good news! Participation in an NBN committee is free of charge for public authorities.
Want to learn more about standard development? Register for the free webinar Standardisation: The Basics.
Advice
Do you have questions or need guidance on referring to standards in regulations?
Send your question to legal@nbn.be and we'll be happy to help you.
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Download the white paper
Download the white paper Referencing Standards in Technical Regulations from the FPS Economy and get a clear overview of all the relevant guidelines.
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