The PFAS issue goes beyond shirts. Our lab study of 480 products found 74.3% of waterproof jackets in California failed PFAS compliance — worst of any category. Same chemical family, bigger scale. And not one carried a warning label. Full findings coming soon — follow us to stay tuned. 🚨
📢 Meet a #TICSummit2026 sponsor: Qleer.ai!
They help TIC teams analyse technical files against standards, spot gaps, and generate traceable assessment reports — faster and with fewer missed non-conformities.
🔗 More about Qleer.ai: www.qleer.ai
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📢 Meet our #TICSummit2026 speakers!
Géraldine Picaud, CEO of SGS, is joining us on stage. She'll be in conversation with explorer Bertrand Piccard on turning ambition into execution. 💡
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📢 Meet our #TICSummit2026 speakers!
Bertrand Piccard — explorer — flew around the world in a balloon AND a solar-powered plane. ✈️
His keynote will bring a bold perspective on turning ambition into action for a cleaner world.
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🗨️ "Breakthrough technologies only scale when they are trusted."
Géraldine Picaud, CEO of SGS, joins Bertrand Piccard (Climate Impulse) at #TICSummit2026 on May 19 for a conversation connecting ambition to execution. 💡
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📢 In the context of the ongoing trilogue negotiations on the #AI Omnibus proposal, together with 32 other organisations and individuals, we contributed to an open letter to EU institutions, expressing our concerns about current proposals that could weaken the scope and effectiveness of the AI Act.
📢 We are pleased to welcome Emanuele Tarantino to #TICSummit2026 as a keynote speaker!
As Chief Competition Economist of the @ec.europa.eu since January 2025, he's one of Europe's most influential voices shaping competition policy.
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📢 Meet our keynote sponsor for #TICSummit2026!
Seamflow is an AI partner helping the Testing, Inspection & Certification industry turn fragmented workflows into intelligent, connected systems — building more efficient, scalable TIC operations.
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📢 Meet our first keynote speaker!
Bertrand Piccard is building Climate Impulse, a hydrogen-powered aircraft to circle the globe without fuel. On May 19 at #TICSummit2026, he joins us to talk about scaling clean tech.
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💡 The future of energy needs more than innovation.
🎥 Hear more from Director General Hanane Taidi and join us at the #TICSummit2026 as we discuss with Bertrand Piccard (Climate Impulse) how #QualityInfrastructure can enable a seamless energy transition.
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📢 Registrations are open for #TICSummit2026!
On 19 May in Brussels, we’ll examine how innovation, reindustrialisation and the energy transition can scale globally when #trust must be proven.
Keynote by Bertrand Piccard (Climate Impulse).
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📢 Save the date: #TICSummit2026 (19 May 2026, Brussels)
As global power, rules and priorities shift, #trust and safety keep systems connected and trade, innovation and the energy transition moving. Keynote: Bertrand Piccard (Climate Impulse) on turning bold ideas into proven solutions.
More soon!
🔗 Read our position on the Need for Timely Action on AI Act Governance Readiness: www.tic-council.org/news-and-eve...
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We urge the co-legislators to focus the Digital Omnibus on fixing these implementation bottlenecks, in particular, fast-tracking national frameworks and enabling CABs to play their full role in ensuring AI in the EU is safe, reliable and compliant. (6/7)
In light of the proposed postponement, TIC Council notes that manufacturers can already lower future compliance costs by demonstrating the #safety and #reliability of their AI systems through voluntary certification, ensuring they are prepared for AI Act obligations. (5/7)
However, in many Member States, the notifying authorities are still not designated, preventing Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) from being notified and, thus, becoming NBs. (4/7)
Our members are already ready to act as Notified Bodies (NBs) and support industry with high-risk AI requirements, and we welcome the provisions that aim to speed up notifications. (3/7)
and centralising certain conformity assessment in the AI Office risks weakening transparency and independent oversight. (2/7)
Today, the European Commission presented its Digital #Omnibus on #AI. TIC Council supports targeted simplification of the #AIAct but notes that deleting the registration obligation, allowing providers to self-declare as “non-high-risk” systems, (1/7)
⚠️ The measures introduced in the #Omnibus raise concerns.
While simplification is important, it must not come at the cost of accountability.
TIC Council members remain committed to promoting pragmatic and efficient approaches that support companies on their sustainability journey.
Meet Vishwajeet! He conducts radiated emissions tests, ensuring electromechanical systems align with the highest standards.
Experts in the #TIC sector like Vishwajeet are crucial in advancing technology while maintaining safety and ensuring compliance.
We are the #CommunityofTrust! 🤝
