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The European Commission has launched the second edition of the European Standardisation Panel survey to gather input from the industry and other stakeholders on their standardisation needs, to boost innovation and European competitiveness. Standards help researchers and innovators bring their innovation to the market and spread technological advances. They support knowledge valorisation and development of technologies, while at the same time generating economic opportunities and contributing to the sustainable development goals.
Furthermore, standards provide confidence to consumers that innovative technologies are safe. The survey will gather input on needs of standards notably from industry, including large companies, small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and start-ups, as well as from experts, patent applicants, research and innovation actors engaged in standardisation activities. It aims for a balanced representation of stakeholders and technology domains from all over Europe. This survey will contribute to the EU Standardisation Strategy, and will take into account findings from previous studies and the Code of practice on standardisation in the European Research Area. The deadline for submitting replies has been extended to 28 February 2026.
European Standardisation Panel Survey gathering key insights
The first edition of the European Standardisation Panel survey identified the industry’s demand for standards. The results helped research programmes to tackle such needs. It also raised awareness on the importance of standardisation for innovation and competitiveness. The results of the second edition will help to develop strategic recommendations for policymakers, industry representatives and standardisation bodies. Overall, the survey outcomes will contribute to align standardisation policy efforts with industry needs, ensuring European standards that benefit the society and economy. The results of this survey are expected to be published in 2026.
