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Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in the field of standardisation between the national standardisation bodies of the Czech Republic and the Republic of Korea
Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in the field of standardisation between the national standardisation bodies of the Czech Republic and the Republic of Korea. On 8 December 2023, the President of the Czech Office for Standards, Metrology and Testing and the Director of the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of standardisation in the presence of other representatives of both institutions and the First Secretary of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Czech Republic. The Memorandum provides a framework for [...]
Categories: NewsStudy to support the evaluation of the MID and NAWID Directives
A study is currently underway to assess Directives 2014/31/EU (NAWID) and 2014/32/EU (MID) for their functionality, applicability and timeliness. The study is being carried out for the European Commission by a consortium led by the Centre for Strategy & Evaluation Services LLP (CSES). The outcome of the evaluation and publication of the EC report is expected in August 2024.
Categories: NewsProposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on toy safety published
On 28 July 2023, the European Commission adopted and published a proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on toy safety to replace Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on toy safety. The proposal revises the current rules to protect children from potential risks in toys. Toys placed on the EU market are already among the safest in the world. The proposed rules [...]
Categories: NewsOpen consultation on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on toy safety
The European Commission would like to hear views on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the safety of toys, which it adopted on 28 July 2023. Feedback on the proposal can be given for a period of 8 weeks. All feedback received will be summarised by the European Commission and submitted to the European Parliament and the Council to contribute to the legislative debate on the proposal. [...]
Categories: NewsEU Council gives final approval to the new Machinery Regulation
This morning, the Competitiveness Council adopted a new regulation on machinery, which was discussed during CZ PRES. The ÚNMZ negotiating team reached a preliminary political agreement with the European Parliament and the European Commission in December 2022. The Regulation replaces the existing Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and creates a framework for the marketing of safe machinery and related products [...]
Categories: NewsWorld Metrology Day - 20 May 2023 - Measurement for the Global Food System
World Metrology Day is an annual celebration of the signing of the Metric Convention on 20 May 1875 by representatives of seventeen countries. The Convention established a framework for global cooperation in the science of measurement and its industrial, commercial and societal applications. The original goal of the Metric Convention - worldwide uniformity of measurement - remains as important today as it was in 1875. The Convention has since [...]
Categories: NewsMarketing portal
Dear Sirs, The Office for Technical Standardization, Metrology and State Testing is launching a new portal for Product Placing on the Market. This portal will provide users with detailed information in the field of testing, metrology and standardisation, thus covering the technical harmonisation agenda. The portal is not only aimed at SMEs, but will provide comprehensive information for testing institutes, standardisation professionals, consumers and manufacturers [...].
Categories: NewsCzech Republic takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU
In the second half of 2022, the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU (CZ PRES) chairs two subgroups of the EU Council Working Party on Technical Harmonisation (WG G7), where regulations falling within its direct competence are discussed. Machinery Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on machinery [...]
Categories: NewsDelegation of the Republic of Korea visited ÚNMZ/ČAS
On 10 August 2022, a delegation from the Republic of Korea visited the ÚNMZ and ČAS in Prague. On behalf of the Czech side, the meeting was led by the Director General of ČAS, Mgr. Zdeněk Veselý, and ÚNMZ was represented by the Director of the International Relations Department, Ing. Jindra Kafkova. The Korean delegation, consisting of representatives of the Korean Standards Association - KSA, Korean Trade and Investment Promotion Agency - KOTRA, [...]
Categories: NewsEvaluation of the New Legislative Framework
The evaluation of the New Legislative Framework (NLF) focuses on five main criteria - (1) effectiveness, (2) efficiency, (3) relevance to technological developments, (4) coherence and (5) EU added value. The evaluation does not cover the issues of harmonised standards and market surveillance. The target group for the evaluation consists mainly of economic operators, industry associations, national authorities responsible for implementing [...].
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