🔬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 & 𝐀𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭-𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬. EN IEC 60601-2-57:2026 - the European standard specifying essential safety and performance requirements for non-laser light source equipment used in medical, diagnostic, therapeutic, monitoring and cosmetic/aesthetic applications - has been published! This standard adopts the latest international text and adds European-specific annexes to align it with the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR), providing a clear pathway for manufacturers to demonstrate conformity in the EU market. 📌 Why it matters: • Sets up-to-date safety and performance requirements for devices using non-laser optical radiation (e.g., LED and other light sources). • Improves risk classification and hazard communication to protect patients and operators. • Harmonises European and international regulatory expectations, supporting wider market access. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞, 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ecMihNvU hashtag#TrustStandards hashtag#ENinthespotlight

New EN IEC 60601-2-57!🔬
The new European standard sets updated safety & performance requirements for non-laser light source equipment used in medical & aesthetic applications, aligning with EU MDR.
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EU investigates hairdressing chemicals, standards after safety push Over one million EU hairdressers may benefit from improved safety standards as chemical risks in salons come under scrutiny. Gloves designed to prevent skin conditions are also part of the new measure...

🧤 #ENinthespotlight EN ISO 374‑6: protective gloves against dangerous chemicals & micro-organisms. The Commission has asked SCCS to review recommendations from employers & unions on chemical safety in salons — aiming to ensure current risk assessments truly protect professionals
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Why the Mask Matters: The New Standard for Sleep Apnoea Breathing Therapy Sleep apnoea breathing therapy depends not only on the performance of the therapy device itself, but also on the safety and reliability of the interface that connects the patient to it. EN ISO 17510:2...

New #ENinthespotlight EN ISO 17510:2025 strengthens safety, performance & comfort for sleep apnoea therapy masks and accessories.
🔹 Better biocompatibility
🔹 Clearer anti-asphyxia safeguards
🔹 Improved noise testing
🔹 Stronger magnet warnings
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🌱⚓ Driving the green transition in inland navigation! New European Standard — EN 18071:2025 — has been published, supporting the safe use of methanol as a green fuel for inland navigation. This standard sets out harmonised technical and operational requirements for methanol bunkering along Europe’s waterways, helping ports, vessel operators and fuel suppliers adopt cleaner fuels with confidence. Methanol, which can be produced from renewable sources and burns more cleanly than traditional fuels, is an emerging solution to reduce emissions in inland shipping — a sector crucial to European trade and climate goals. EN 18071:2025 provides clear rules for everything from transfer systems and safety equipment to operational procedures and personnel competence, ensuring bunkering operations are safe, reliable and interoperable across Europe. This standard contributes to the EU’s climate ambitions and aligns with key regulatory frameworks like the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 and Standardization Request M/581. 🔹 Standard: EN 18071:2025 – Inland navigation vessels – Methanol bunkering 🔹 Focus: safety, reliability and interoperability of methanol bunkering across inland waterways 🔹 Impact: supports cleaner, safer and more sustainable inland transport 🚢 🔹 Role of Standards: enabling innovation and greener mobility through harmonized technical guidance 📘 European standardization continues to pave the way for greener transport solutions — this is an exciting step forward! 🚀 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eNu-Utku

🚢 New European Standard published! EN 18071:2025 supports the safe use of methanol as a green fuel for inland navigation, helping cut emissions and drive cleaner transport across Europe 🇪🇺.
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#Eninthespotlight #EUGreenDeal #TrustStandards

🏃‍♀️💪 Get ready to #BeActive in 2025: celebrating 10 years of movement, motivation and momentum. European Week of Sport is here! It encourages millions across Europe and beyond to embrace more active, healthier lifestyles. It is CEN/TC 136 with secretariat by DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung e. V. that ensures safe, high-quality sports playgrounds & equipment across Europe. 👉 Read about its work in different areas: https://lnkd.in/efdMGnug #EuropeanWeekOfSport #ENinthespotlight

🏃‍♀️💪 #BeActive in 2025! European Week of Sport inspires healthy lifestyles. CEN/TC 136 (DIN) ensures safe, top-quality sports equipment.
👉 Read about its work in different areas: www.cencenelec.eu/news-events/...
#EuropeanWeekOfSport #ENinthespotlight

🔋 EV Batteries: Built to Last… Twice! 🔋 Our new #ENinthespotlight EN 18061:2025, sets the rules for safe repair, reuse, and repurposing of EV batteries. Developed by CEN/TC 301, it ensures high-voltage systems are handled safely and only by certified workshops. Batteries undergo full health checks before being: ✅ Repaired: Faulty components replaced ✅ Reused: Back in vehicles ✅ Repurposed: For energy storage & more With strict safety protocols, traceability via Battery ID Numbers, and design-for-repair guidance, the standard supports circular mobility, reduces waste, and builds consumer trust. Europe’s EV batteries aren’t just one-use—they’re ready for a second life. ⚡♻️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGNMJQBn

🔋 EV Batteries: Built to Last… Twice! 🔋
New European standard EN 18061:2025 ensures safe repair, reuse, and repurposing of EV batteries—reducing waste, boosting sustainability, and keeping energy storage safe. ⚡♻️
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#ENinthespotlight #EUMobilityWeek #MobilityWeek

📅 September is here! While many return to work and children step into a new school year, there’s more happening behind the scenes than meets the eye. 📚✏️ From the classroom to the playground, European Standards help keep learning safe, comfortable & fun! 🪑 Chairs & desks that fit every child, thanks to EN 1729-1:2015/AC:2016 and EN 1729-2:2023 👩‍🏫Ergonomic and safe writing boards and interactive screens, thanks to EN 14434:2023 💡 Safe lighting for young eyes, thanks to EN 12464-1:2021 🔬 Reliable material, protecting students from shocks or burns, thanks to EN IEC 61010-2-130:2021 💻Audovisual and IT equipment can be used without risk, thanks to EN IEC 62368-1:2024+A11:2024 🏃‍♂️ Shock-absorbing gym mats, thanks to EN 12503-1:2013 🛝 Safe playgrounds, swings & slides, thanks to the EN 1176 series 🥪 Food containers keep children's snacks safe, thanks to EN 1186-1:2002 📒 Durable notebooks (EN ISO 1924-2:2008 and EN ISO 2758:2014) & familiar A4 paper (EN ISO 216:2007) 🎨 Non-toxic finger paints, thanks to EN 71-7:2014+A3:2020) 👕 Clothing without risky cords, thanks to EN 14682:2014 🚲 Bicycles that meet safety rules, thanks to EN ISO 8098:2023 👉 Read all: https://lnkd.in/eXPvce6M #Standards4Education #BackToSchool #SafeLearning #ENinthespotlight

📅 Standards keep school safe, comfy & fun!
🪑 Child-sized furniture 👩‍🏫 Safe boards & screens💡 Eye-friendly lighting 🏃‍♂️ Gym mats 🛝 Playgrounds 🥪 Food containers
📒 Durable notebooks 🎨 Non-toxic paints 👕 Safe clothing 🚲 Bicycles
👉 Read more: tinyurl.com/2s7jx3ts
#Standards4Education #Eninthespotlight

Whether you are just back from a long-awaited holiday or squeezing in one last trip, let us take a look at some standards that have been working quietly in the background to make sure your adventures are safe, carefree, and fun! ☀️ SPF of sunscreens 🕶️ protection from solar radiation 🩱 chlorine-proof swimsuits 🐊 floating air mattresses 🤿 snorkels and recreational diving 🍦 professional ice cream makers 🪭 air conditioners and fans Read all about these: https://www.cencenelec.eu/news-events/news/2025/brief-news/2025-08-27-safesummer/ #ENinthespotlight

Holidays over? Here are some standards that have been working quietly to make your summer safe, carefree & fun!
☀️SPF of sunscreens
🕶️protection solar radiation
🩱chlorine-proof swimsuits
🐊 floating air mattresses
🤿 diving
🍦 ice cream makers
🪭 air conditioners
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Real-Time Passenger Information Made Easy Across Europe As we rely more and more on digital tools to navigate public transport, the need for consistent, accurate, and real-time travel information has become essential. Whether it is knowing if your train is...

Today's #ENinthespotlight is CEN/TS 15531-7:2025, better known as SIRI Part 7, a key milestone in enabling seamless real-time information exchange for public transport systems across Europe.
Read more: www.cencenelec.eu/news-events/...

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Additional safety requirements for electronic hearing protectors CEN/TC 159 ‘Hearing protectors’ has recently published amendments to the EN 352 series ‘Hearing protectors - Safety requirements’ and updated testing methods in EN 13819 series ‘Hearing protectors - T...

New #ENinthespotlight! As new technologies, features & functionalities are increasingly expected in #hearingprotectors, there is an ongoing need to incorporate relevant requirements and testing procedures.

Check the most recent updates: tinyurl.com/mswmj6tx
#Hearing #protectyourears #safetyfirst

🚑New #ENinthespotlight on patient handling equipment used in ambulances ☑️EN 1865-2 improves the performance of power assisted stretchers ☑️EN 1865-6 specifies requirements for powered chairs ✅both address safety & performance gaps, helping to protect both patients & caregivers. Read more: tinyurl.com/3y8t2d53

🚑New #ENinthespotlight on patient handling equipment used in ambulances
☑️EN 1865-2 improves the performance of power assisted stretchers
☑️EN 1865-6 specifies requirements for powered chairs
✅both address safety & performance gaps, helping to protect both patients & caregivers.
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🚆CENELEC published an important standard for the railway community! EN 50388-2:2025 provides a new tool for the co-ordination between electric traction power supply systems and rolling stock. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2zursbb4 #ENinthespotlight @afnor.bsky.social

🚆CENELEC published an important standard for the railway community! EN 50388-2:2025 provides a new tool for the co-ordination between electric traction power supply systems and rolling stock.
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Thanks to EN 12830 your #ValentinesDay flowers stay fresh and shiny, with the help of temperature sensors during its #transport, storage & distribution! Read more: https://tinyurl.com/36bk37fk #ENinthespotlight

Thanks to EN 12830 your #ValentinesDay flowers stay fresh and shiny, with the help of temperature sensors during its #transport, storage & distribution!

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Happy #ValentinesDay! Did you know that EN ISO 4074 defines the requirements and test methods for natural rubber latex male condoms? #ENinthespotlight #StaySafe

Happy #ValentinesDay! Did you know that EN ISO 4074 defines requirements and test methods for natural rubber latex male condoms? Good quality and safe condoms make sure you can fully enjoy without worrying about undesired consequences.
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#StaySafe #SDG3 #ENinthespotlight

New #ENinthespotlight EN 17976:2024 sets out key considerations for the design and assembly of screwed and bolted joints, which are often used to assemble safety-critical components on rail vehicles.

New #ENinthespotlight EN 17976:2024 sets out key considerations for the design and assembly of screwed and bolted joints, which are often used to assemble safety-critical components on rail vehicles.
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