Industrial and manufacturing facilities are key drivers of Europe’s economic resilience and supply chain stability. Many sites operate continuously and handle hazardous materials, high-energy processes or critical production lines. Fire, equipment failure or security incidents can lead to severe economic losses and disrupt supply chains across multiple sectors. The CER framework encourages operators to adopt a comprehensive resilience approach. Fire detection, explosion protection, access control, perimeter security and alarm transmission systems are crucial to protecting people, production and business continuity.
EU actions & requirements
- Included as a sector under CER, requiring risk analysis and resilience strategies to protect food supply chains.
Key focus
- Ensuring uninterrupted flow of essential food services in the face of disruptive events.