Euralarm’s new blog on standardisation

Euralarm recently published a blog focusing on its leadership in the field of standardisation.

The blog discusses the necessity of continuously updating and initiating new standards to keep pace with advancements in technology and industry practices.

Euralarm emphasises the importance of having an active role in shaping and implementing standards that are relevant and effective.

The blog provides historical context and current insights into how standardisation has evolved and its impact on industry and society.

Key topics covered in the blog

The Euralarm blog covers several important topics related to standardisation.

It highlights the historical development of standardisation, starting from Greek antiquity to the establishment of European standards bodies like CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI.

These bodies focus on ensuring quality, reliability, consistency, compatibility, interoperability, and safety across various industries.

The blog also explores the relationship between European standardisation organisations and the European Commission, emphasising how standards support market-based competition, reduce costs, improve safety, and enhance public health and security.

Challenges and trends in standardisation

Euralarm’s blog addresses the dynamic nature of standardisation, noting that it is influenced by technological change, market dynamics, consumer preferences, regulatory frameworks, and societal values.

The blog identifies several megatrends affecting the fire safety and security industries, including trade wars, inflation, supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, and the growing focus on sustainability and digitisation.

Euralarm’s role in supporting the industry

The blog highlights Euralarm’s proactive approach in supporting companies and national associations to meet the challenges posed by new regulations.

Euralarm’s involvement includes initiating new standards, updating existing ones, and closely monitoring the development of horizontal standards to ensure they align with the needs of the fire safety and security sectors.

For those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of these topics and the role Euralarm plays in standardisation, the full blog is available on the Euralarm website.