👏 Congratulations to our 78 new Experts 2026!

We were thrilled to bring together (hybridly) the 78 experts appointed by SBS this year during our Experts Meeting 2026.

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🔔 SBS National Seminar in Italy - 24 February

"Big Impact for Small Business - Participate and Grow with Standards".

With UNI, CEI, CNA and Confartigianato Imprese - hybrid form - UNI headquarters in Milan

📌 REGISTER HERE: sbs-sme.eu/event/2026-s...

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SME Compatibility Test For Standards • SBS Test the compatibility of standards from the SMEs perspective. SBS has developed a methodology to assess the small and medium-sized enterprises compatibility of standards.

👏 CEN & CENELEC welcome the updated SBS SME Compatibility Test!
Based on Guide 17, it helps make standards more accessible and practical for SMEs, with stronger criteria and a clearer scoring system.
sbs-sme.eu/tools/sme-co...
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📢 SMEunited, together with SBS & EBC, launched a joint position paper on the future of the EU #standardisation system.

Faster, more inclusive #standards and a stronger EU role globally are key to helping #SMEs innovate, compete & grow.

➡️ More: www.smeunited.eu/admin/storag...

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We are thrilled to announce that Philip van Nieuwenhuizen has been elected as the new President of Small Business Standards (SBS) for the term 2026 – 2029

sbs-sme.eu/publication/...

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🔔 New SME GUIDE 🔔

Small Business Standards (SBS) and European DIGITAL SME Alliance have developed and now upgraded an SME guide for implementing ISO/IEC 27001 on Information Security Management.

Discover the guide here: sbs-sme.eu/publication/...

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How can a more flexible, inclusive, and transparent European standardization system drive digital SMEs’ competitiveness? This was the key question at the European DIGITAL SME Alliance Summit where Andreea Gulacsi, Director of Policy & External Affairs at CEN and CENELEC, took part in the insightful panel discussion. Some key highlights from the discussion: ✅ Standards create competitiveness They enable economies of scale, market access, and interoperability, while fostering innovation and creating a competitive advantage for EU SMEs. ✅ SMEs at the Core SMEs are the backbone of Europe’s resilience and independence. Their participation in standardization improves standards and ensures they remain technology-neutral and innovation-friendly. ✅ Inclusivity Matters The European Standardization System is among the most inclusive globally, but there is always room for improvement. By reinforcing inclusivity, we can ensure that standards truly work for SMEs. ✅ Benefit of participation Taking part in standardization is a strategic long-term investment for SMEs. Interested to learn more about SME participation within CEN and CENELEC, visit our dedicated SME page: https://lnkd.in/eCqV46Cc #standards4SMEs Small Business Standards (SBS)

How can a more flexible, inclusive, and transparent European standardization system drive digital SMEs’ competitiveness? This was the key question at the European DIGITAL SME Alliance Summit where Andreea Gulacsi, Director of Policy & External Affairs at CEN and CENELEC, took part in the insightful panel discussion. Some key highlights from the discussion: ✅ Standards create competitiveness They enable economies of scale, market access, and interoperability, while fostering innovation and creating a competitive advantage for EU SMEs. ✅ SMEs at the Core SMEs are the backbone of Europe’s resilience and independence. Their participation in standardization improves standards and ensures they remain technology-neutral and innovation-friendly. ✅ Inclusivity Matters The European Standardization System is among the most inclusive globally, but there is always room for improvement. By reinforcing inclusivity, we can ensure that standards truly work for SMEs. ✅ Benefit of participation Taking part in standardization is a strategic long-term investment for SMEs. Interested to learn more about SME participation within CEN and CENELEC, visit our dedicated SME page: https://lnkd.in/eCqV46Cc #standards4SMEs Small Business Standards (SBS)

How can a more flexible, inclusive & transparent European standardization system boost digital SMEs’ competitiveness? 🚀Key discussion of the DIGITAL SME Summit with @andreeagulacsi.bsky.social
More on SME involvement 👉 www.cencenelec.eu/get-involved...
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A 13-year journey reaches its completion at SBS as Gunilla Almgren concluded her term as President, handing over leadership to her successor at the final Board and General Assembly of the year.

Thank you, Gunilla, for your extraordinary dedication.
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💡 Did You Know?

Our recent poll indicates that the public consultation phase is extremely important in ensuring standards are effective and widely accepted.
Explore its goals and why it is important for draft #standards

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📣 A New Guide for SMEs is available!

This updated version of the guide from SBS & EBC simplifies the #ConstructionProductsRegulation (CPR).

📌 Read more here: lnkd.in/efSf6Rn5

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SBS submitted a reply to the Call for Evidence for the revision of the New Legislative Framework #NLF

Read the full reply here: sbs-sme.eu/sbs-comments...

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Apply here to become an SBS expert in 2026: sbs-sme.eu/sbs-call-for...

📆 Only 1 week left until the application deadline: 9 September 2025 midnight (CET)

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📣 SBS released its 2024 Experts Activities Report, showcasing the work and key contributions of its experts across European and international standardisation.
Read the report here: sbs-sme.eu?annual-repor...

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Did you know that CEN, CENELEC & @sbs-sme.bsky.social organised a webinar on how to make standards work for SMEs? Spread the word and share the recording now! https://tinyurl.com/2uwfdjt3 #WorldSMEDay2025 #Standards4SMEs

Did you know that CEN, CENELEC & @sbs-sme.bsky.social organised a webinar on how to make standards work for SMEs? Spread the word and share the recording now!
tinyurl.com/2uwfdjt3
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Wrapping up #WorldSMEDay! Save the date and get involved now at the Meeting Standards Week, planned for 17 – 21 November this year. 👉 https://meetingstandards.eu/ #WorldSMEDay2025 #Standards4SMEs

Wrapping up #WorldSMEDay! Save the date and get involved now at the Meeting Standards Week, planned for 17 – 21 November this year.
👉 meetingstandards.eu
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Are you an #SME willing to learn how standards can support your business? We’ve got your back with the SME Toolbox of Solutions! 🛠️ 👉 https://tinyurl.com/46xrse4t #WorldSMEsDay #WorldSMEday #Standards4SMEs @sbs-sme.bsky.social

Are you an #SME willing to learn how standards can support your business? We’ve got your back with the SME Toolbox of Solutions! 🛠️
👉 tinyurl.com/46xrse4t
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Standards can benefit your business in many different ways! Discover how to use them and how to participate in the process of developing standards 👇 https://www.cencenelec.eu/get-involved/small-and-medium-enterprises-smes/smes-and-standards #WorldSMEsDay #WorldSMEday #Standards4SMEs

Standards can benefit your business in many different ways! Discover how to use them and how to participate in the process of developing standards
👇
www.cencenelec.eu/get-involved...

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𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗮𝘆! Every single day, but especially on this #WorldSMEDay we recognize the vital role of SMEs for the European economy. Standards help Small & Medium-sized Enterprises to increase productivity and reach wider markets.
📽️https://youtu.be/XGt1Uok_PWk
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CEN & CENELEC has the pleasure to join the Breakfast organised by @sbs-sme.bsky.social with an interactive discussion around the revision of Regulation 1025/2012, the NLF, the Single Market Strategy and European Standardization System.

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Thanks to our speakers:

Federico Musso, DG GROW
Agius Peter, MEP (EPP, MT)
Martin Chatel, ETSI
Kate Lancaster, CEN and CENELEC

Grateful for all insightful contributions!

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The strength of the European Standardization System lies in its ability to bring together a broad range of stakeholders through structured, national-level participation that ensures all voices are heard @sbs-sme.bsky.social 👏
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💡 Your story could provide invaluable insights and practical guidance for other SMEs! Your success story will be featured in our #MeetingStandards campaign, which reached over 25,000 stakeholders last year. Contact us: f.peixoto@sbs-sme.eu #Standards4SMEs

Great exchange yesterday at the 30th Committee on Standards meeting with @ec.europa.eu, SBS shared insights on national inclusiveness from the #HighLevelForum. Vital for #EuropeanStandardisation #Standards #EU #SmallBusinessStandards #Standards4SMEs

💡 Did You Know?

Expand your knowledge of the #CEMarking – explore its goals and why it is important for #MarketAccess in our third #DidYouKnow post.

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💡 Did You Know?

#EuropeanStandards are mandatory or voluntary?

Find out more in this inaugural post of our #DidYouKnow? series.

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