Now the UK has regained its regulatory autonomy since the beginning of this year, there are changes to product regulation and the UKCA mark. To allow businesses time to adjust, the UK government has allowed that CE marked goods that meet EU requirements (where these match UK requirements) can continue to be placed on the GB market until 1 January 2022.

The EU and UK have agreed to a new trade relation. The draft Trade and Cooperation Agreement consists of three main pillars:

On Wednesday 20 January 2021 CEN CENELEC will organize its first 10-10 Webinar of the New Year ‘The CEN and CENELEC Strategy 2030: highlights & implementation’. During the webinar that runs from 10:00 to 10:30 CET a comprehensive introduction to the CEN and CENELEC Strategy 2030 will be given, covering strategic context and drafting and consolidation process, vision and mission, goals and priorities. In addition, an overview of next steps will be presented regarding the new Strategy’s implementation and the monitoring and evaluation of progress. Join the webinar on 20th of January and register by clicking here. 

For an overview of the other 10-10 Webinars during the first half of 2021 please look here.

CertAlarm has announced the launch of its new Online Quoting Platform.  Manufacturers who wish to get their security or fire product or system tested and certified to gain access to European markets can now easily obtain multiple quotes by filling out CertAlarm’s project information sheet via the new Online Quoting Platform just once. As a result they will obtain quotations from all or selected CertAlarm partners, all of which are experienced and accredited Certification Bodies and Test Laboratories.

The European Standards Organizations CEN, CENELEC and ETSI, have joined forces with ENISA, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, to bring you a virtual Cybersecurity Standardization Conference on ‘European Standardization in support of the EU Cybersecurity Act’, with several dedicated sessions. The 3-days event will be organized on 2, 3 and 4 Febuary 2021, each day from 13:00 - 16:45 CET. Among the sessions that are organized are the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) and other legislation and Compliance aspects of the Radio Equipment Directive (February 2nd), Standardisation supporting the Cybersecurity Act and Future Schemes on IoT (February 3rd). On February 4th sessions will be organized on Future schemes for 5G and a vision of the future.

More information or registration? Please click here

This afternoon the Euralarm Policy  Policy Event "On the road to the EU Recovery" took place. In case you missed it, the presentations can now be downloaded here.

• Presentation Renovation Wave by Stefan Moser, Head of Unit, Energy Efficiency of Buildings and Products
• Presentation Ambitious EU Recovery Plan for a safer and more secure Society by Dominique Taudin, chair Advocacy Committee Euralarm
• On the road to the EU recovery: Local perspective by the industry by Martin Pioch, Senior Manager European Affairs, ZVEI

The guidance document explaining the differences between approved gaseous extinguishing systems and approved gaseous extinguishing components is now also available in Bulgarian. The document can  be downloaded here.

Euralarm is delighted to invite you to the virtual debate 'On the road to the EU Recovery' on 18 November 2020, 14:00 - 15:30 CET.

In the light of the ongoing German Presidency of the Council of the EU and the crucial for the future of the European industry discussions about the Recovery Fund, we would like to gather policymakers and industry to discuss the role of the fire safety and security industry.

The recent publication of the Renovation Wave Strategy is a unique opportunity to introduce a holistic approach towards fire safety and security when renovating buildings. With around 250 million homes across the EU that need energy renovation, now more than ever, it is time for the EU to invest in renovating homes, offices, schools and other private and public buildings.

Confirmed speakers:

• Stefan Moser, Head of Unit Energy Efficiency: Buildings and Products DG ENER, European Commission
• Dominique Taudin, Chairman Advocacy Committee Euralarm
• Representative of ZVEI (German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association)

Given the limited capacity, we advise you to register at your earliest convenience. In case some of your colleagues would be interested in joining us, please do not hesitate to forward them the invitation.

On November 18th, 2020 Euralarm will organise a online Euralarm Policy Event. Theme of the event is "On the road to the EU Recovery". The event runs from 14:00 - 15:30 h CET.

The presentation 'What is an approved system? that was given by Alan Elder, chair of the Extinguishing Section on October 29 is now online. You can download the presentation here. 

Euralarm, the European association of the fire safety and security industry, has commented on the upcoming delegated act for internet-connected and wearable radio equipment as part of the Radio Equipment Directive. The comments and proposals are given in view of the activation of the delegated act pursuant to article 3(3) of the RED (d, e and f) and cover the scope of the delegated act, the definition of ‘internet-connected devices’ and the implementation period. Read the full story here

Following the Euralarm General Assembly on October 29, 2020, an industry webinar has been organised that will run from 16:00 - 16:50 (CET). We are excited to invite you to this online Event. The webinar is intended to look at the key regulations and standards that affect gaseous extinguishing systems in Europe and to distinguish between approved gaseous fire extinguishing systems and approved components, which is the subject of the recent Euralarm document titled, Guidance on Gaseous Systems : approved systems versus approved components. 

Background
Gaseous fire extinguishing systems are a very effective way to protect critical hazards and high value assets, when it is important to have no collateral damage caused by the extinguishant or residues. But how should the efficiency and reliability of a gaseous fire extinguishing system be assessed? And what is the role and the influence of the various standards, regulations and approvals that are used to validate the efficacy of the systems. This Event will make you aware of the major differences between voluntary and mandatory standards quality marks and will help you to make a decisions based on clear and balanced information.

Attendees should register for the event in advance here. Prior to the event a separate link to the webinar will be sent to you.  In case one or more of your colleagues would be interested in joining us, please do not hesitate to forward them the invitation.

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