European Union: European Commission closes consultation on upcoming revision of European Standardisation Regulation (1025/2012)

On 17 December 2025, the European Commission closes a public consultation on the upcoming revision of the European Union Standardisation Regulation. The consultation is intended to help shape future policy measures designed to strengthen the European standardisation system. A primary goal is to safeguard Europe's leadership in the development of high-quality, trusted standards, thereby ensuring their efficiency and effectiveness. The revision of the regulation, which implicitly covers quality of service requirements through standardisation, was initially announced in the competitiveness compass in January 2025. Standard-setting delays have been identified as barriers within the single market strategy, and this revision aims to assist in addressing this challenge and improving the single market's overall effectiveness. Additionally, it seeks to enhance the European Union's competitiveness by encouraging innovation, enabling greater access to new technologies, and bolstering the European Union's influence in international standardisation discussions. The revised regulation, which is projected for adoption in 2026, aims to make the standard-setting process faster, more responsive to evolving policy needs, and more inclusive for various entities, notably small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups. The European Commission had previously detailed the key priorities for this revision in its evaluation document, published in July 2025.