Who is involved in standards development?
Standards development in Belgium
The development of standards involves many parties, from specialists at government agencies and companies large and small to educational institutions, sector federations and civil society organisations. They combine their expertise to arrive at the best possible solutions.
NBN manages this process for Belgium, working with various partners.
Sector operators
Sector operators represent industries such as construction, technology and healthcare. They ensure that standards match industry needs and play a crucial role in the standards development process.


























BEC
The Belgian Electrotechnical Committee plays a crucial role in the development of standards for the electrotechnical sector in Belgium.
Standards development in Europe
At the European level, several organisations coordinate standards development to harmonise standards between European countries:
- CEN develops European standards.
- CENELEC develops European electrotechnical standards.
- ETSI develops European standards for telecommunications.
Standards development internationally
At the international level, standards are developed worldwide to ensure uniformity, facilitate international trade and encourage technological innovation.
- ISO develops global standards.
- IEC develops standards for the global electrical industry.
- ITU-T develops international standards for telecommunications.
Want to learn more about standards development?
Standardisation: The Basics




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