Who is involved

Who is involved in standards development?

Standards development happens at different levels: national, European and international. Here's an overview of all the organisations involved.

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.

What Belgian committee members have to say

Danny Geysels

Research Manager - Reynaers Aluminium

"A standard developed for and by industry ensures that we are involved from the first line. We already know what's coming our way in a few years, and we have a voice in the process."

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Jef Verelst

Vice President Compliance & Sustainability - Atlas Copco

"Those who sit at the design table with us also influence the standards that will shape the future. As experts, we sit with competitors in working groups to develop standards around compressors. We look for a compromise together with all stakeholders until we have a standard that is acceptable to all."

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Vera De Glas

R&D Engineer- Sioen NV

"Active participation in standards development not only increases our credibility with customers, but also gives us an edge in the market. Moreover, it gives us a better understanding of the latest market trends. By serving on the various committees, we also build a local and international network."

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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.

NBN, the only Belgian member of ISO and CEN, participates in the development of these European and international standards and ensures that Belgian interests are represented worldwide.