ANEC
@raisingstandardseu.bsky.social
ANEC aisbl is the European #consumer voice in #standardisation.
We raise #standards for the protection and welfare of European consumers of all ages and abilities. #CEN #CENELEC #ETSI #ISO #IEC #UNECE
www.anec.eu | Brussels, Belgium | BCE 0457696181
We raise #standards for the protection and welfare of European consumers of all ages and abilities. #CEN #CENELEC #ETSI #ISO #IEC #UNECE
www.anec.eu | Brussels, Belgium | BCE 0457696181
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@raisingstandardseu.bsky.social
· Jun 11
🎉ANEC turns3️⃣0️⃣! #ANEC30
3 decades of making sure #consumers are heard in #European #standardisation.
💬We’re honoured to share 30 Testimonials from key partners & stakeholders who have walked this journey with us: tinyurl.com/3zj2uj43
📘Explore our ANEC Annual Review 2024–2025: tinyurl.com/3sfmx7je
3 decades of making sure #consumers are heard in #European #standardisation.
💬We’re honoured to share 30 Testimonials from key partners & stakeholders who have walked this journey with us: tinyurl.com/3zj2uj43
📘Explore our ANEC Annual Review 2024–2025: tinyurl.com/3sfmx7je
🌐 On 4 December, 15h CET, ANEC is hosting a public webinar on “Consumer vulnerabilities & EU AI Act Standards” - exploring whether AI makes services better or exposes hidden risks for everyday people. 🤖💡 More details and registration here: tinyurl.com/533tenme
November 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
🌐 On 4 December, 15h CET, ANEC is hosting a public webinar on “Consumer vulnerabilities & EU AI Act Standards” - exploring whether AI makes services better or exposes hidden risks for everyday people. 🤖💡 More details and registration here: tinyurl.com/533tenme
Eyeing those #BlackFriday bargains? Keep in mind: “If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.”
#ToySafety #Tip #2: Keep #safety in mind when shopping for holiday gifts!
⚠️ Make sure every #Xmas gift is safe!
👉 toysafetytips.eu
#ToyIndustriesofEurope #ToySafetyTips #Consumers #ConsumerTips
#ToySafety #Tip #2: Keep #safety in mind when shopping for holiday gifts!
⚠️ Make sure every #Xmas gift is safe!
👉 toysafetytips.eu
#ToyIndustriesofEurope #ToySafetyTips #Consumers #ConsumerTips
November 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Eyeing those #BlackFriday bargains? Keep in mind: “If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.”
#ToySafety #Tip #2: Keep #safety in mind when shopping for holiday gifts!
⚠️ Make sure every #Xmas gift is safe!
👉 toysafetytips.eu
#ToyIndustriesofEurope #ToySafetyTips #Consumers #ConsumerTips
#ToySafety #Tip #2: Keep #safety in mind when shopping for holiday gifts!
⚠️ Make sure every #Xmas gift is safe!
👉 toysafetytips.eu
#ToyIndustriesofEurope #ToySafetyTips #Consumers #ConsumerTips
Heading out for some #Christmas toy shopping?
#ToySafety #Tip #1: Know who you’re buying from- always choose trusted, reputable sellers!
Follow us for more holiday #consumer tips! toysafetytips.eu
#ToyIndustriesofEurope #ConsumerProtection
#ToySafety #Tip #1: Know who you’re buying from- always choose trusted, reputable sellers!
Follow us for more holiday #consumer tips! toysafetytips.eu
#ToyIndustriesofEurope #ConsumerProtection
November 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Heading out for some #Christmas toy shopping?
#ToySafety #Tip #1: Know who you’re buying from- always choose trusted, reputable sellers!
Follow us for more holiday #consumer tips! toysafetytips.eu
#ToyIndustriesofEurope #ConsumerProtection
#ToySafety #Tip #1: Know who you’re buying from- always choose trusted, reputable sellers!
Follow us for more holiday #consumer tips! toysafetytips.eu
#ToyIndustriesofEurope #ConsumerProtection
A major step forward for children’s safety! 🎉🧸
BEUC & ANEC welcome the stronger protections brought in by the new Toy Safety Regulation: bans on harmful chemicals, digital product passports for better traceability and new safeguards for digitally connected toys. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2hvzxwhy
BEUC & ANEC welcome the stronger protections brought in by the new Toy Safety Regulation: bans on harmful chemicals, digital product passports for better traceability and new safeguards for digitally connected toys. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2hvzxwhy
November 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
A major step forward for children’s safety! 🎉🧸
BEUC & ANEC welcome the stronger protections brought in by the new Toy Safety Regulation: bans on harmful chemicals, digital product passports for better traceability and new safeguards for digitally connected toys. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2hvzxwhy
BEUC & ANEC welcome the stronger protections brought in by the new Toy Safety Regulation: bans on harmful chemicals, digital product passports for better traceability and new safeguards for digitally connected toys. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2hvzxwhy
Reposted by ANEC
🪀 Good news for our little ones! As of today, their toys will be sage and free from harmful chemicals.
The new Toy Safety Regulation is entering into force, improving toy’s traceability thanks to a Digital Product Passport.
For more details, check: www.beuc.eu/press-releas...
The new Toy Safety Regulation is entering into force, improving toy’s traceability thanks to a Digital Product Passport.
For more details, check: www.beuc.eu/press-releas...
New landmark EU rules on toys will ensure safe play for children
Today, European Institutions reached a landmark agreement to overhaul EU toy safety rules. BEUC welcomes this new milestone which will make toys safer and provide authorities with new tools to protect...
www.beuc.eu
November 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🪀 Good news for our little ones! As of today, their toys will be sage and free from harmful chemicals.
The new Toy Safety Regulation is entering into force, improving toy’s traceability thanks to a Digital Product Passport.
For more details, check: www.beuc.eu/press-releas...
The new Toy Safety Regulation is entering into force, improving toy’s traceability thanks to a Digital Product Passport.
For more details, check: www.beuc.eu/press-releas...
ANEC delivered its second intervention at the JTC21 closing plenary, highlighting the need for timely #AIstandards, strong interoperability with #fundamentalrights and complementary expertise.
👏 Proud to contribute to this important work and looking forward to the next steps in AI standardisation.
👏 Proud to contribute to this important work and looking forward to the next steps in AI standardisation.
November 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
ANEC delivered its second intervention at the JTC21 closing plenary, highlighting the need for timely #AIstandards, strong interoperability with #fundamentalrights and complementary expertise.
👏 Proud to contribute to this important work and looking forward to the next steps in AI standardisation.
👏 Proud to contribute to this important work and looking forward to the next steps in AI standardisation.
🧑⚖️Today at the JTC21 plenary in Copenhagen, @cen-cenelec.bsky.social, ANEC, co-chair of TG Inclusiveness, presents proposals to boost civil-society inclusion in #AI standardisation.
🎓 Essential actions: national-level inclusiveness, higher public awareness, clear KPIs & more expert training.
🎓 Essential actions: national-level inclusiveness, higher public awareness, clear KPIs & more expert training.
November 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
🧑⚖️Today at the JTC21 plenary in Copenhagen, @cen-cenelec.bsky.social, ANEC, co-chair of TG Inclusiveness, presents proposals to boost civil-society inclusion in #AI standardisation.
🎓 Essential actions: national-level inclusiveness, higher public awareness, clear KPIs & more expert training.
🎓 Essential actions: national-level inclusiveness, higher public awareness, clear KPIs & more expert training.
📢 ANEC is attending the opening plenary of @cen-cenelec.bsky.social CEN-CENELEC JTC21 in Copenhagen from 18–21 November 2025.
🤝We’re looking forward to several days of productive discussions on strengthening consumer rights in AI standards.
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 years✨
🤝We’re looking forward to several days of productive discussions on strengthening consumer rights in AI standards.
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 years✨
November 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
📢 ANEC is attending the opening plenary of @cen-cenelec.bsky.social CEN-CENELEC JTC21 in Copenhagen from 18–21 November 2025.
🤝We’re looking forward to several days of productive discussions on strengthening consumer rights in AI standards.
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 years✨
🤝We’re looking forward to several days of productive discussions on strengthening consumer rights in AI standards.
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 years✨
ANEC was pleased to take part in the panel “Setting the Standard: A Strategic Dialogue for an #Inclusive #Standardisation System” on 17 Nov, where ANEC Deputy Director-General, Chiara Giovannini, shared the #consumer perspective on the future of European standardisation & inclusive participation.
November 18, 2025 at 10:34 AM
ANEC was pleased to take part in the panel “Setting the Standard: A Strategic Dialogue for an #Inclusive #Standardisation System” on 17 Nov, where ANEC Deputy Director-General, Chiara Giovannini, shared the #consumer perspective on the future of European standardisation & inclusive participation.
🎉And that’s a wrap!
🙏Thank you to all our experts for joining and for your valuable contributions.
💐A special thank you to Rusne Juozapaitiene, retiring as Chair of the Working Group. It’s been a pleasure working with you, Rusne! Thank you for your leadership in #digitalisation and #cybersecurity.
🙏Thank you to all our experts for joining and for your valuable contributions.
💐A special thank you to Rusne Juozapaitiene, retiring as Chair of the Working Group. It’s been a pleasure working with you, Rusne! Thank you for your leadership in #digitalisation and #cybersecurity.
November 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🎉And that’s a wrap!
🙏Thank you to all our experts for joining and for your valuable contributions.
💐A special thank you to Rusne Juozapaitiene, retiring as Chair of the Working Group. It’s been a pleasure working with you, Rusne! Thank you for your leadership in #digitalisation and #cybersecurity.
🙏Thank you to all our experts for joining and for your valuable contributions.
💐A special thank you to Rusne Juozapaitiene, retiring as Chair of the Working Group. It’s been a pleasure working with you, Rusne! Thank you for your leadership in #digitalisation and #cybersecurity.
💻Rolling into Day 2 of the Digital Experts meeting.
📑On the agenda: updates on the AI Act standards and how ANEC is defending consumers’ rights in JTC21’s working groups. #consumers #digitalisation #standardisation
📑On the agenda: updates on the AI Act standards and how ANEC is defending consumers’ rights in JTC21’s working groups. #consumers #digitalisation #standardisation
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
💻Rolling into Day 2 of the Digital Experts meeting.
📑On the agenda: updates on the AI Act standards and how ANEC is defending consumers’ rights in JTC21’s working groups. #consumers #digitalisation #standardisation
📑On the agenda: updates on the AI Act standards and how ANEC is defending consumers’ rights in JTC21’s working groups. #consumers #digitalisation #standardisation
Huge thanks to Filipe Jones-Mourão from DG CNECT for an insightful presentation at today’s ANEC Digital Experts meeting. Plenty still to do to advance consumer-focused cybersecurity standards!
November 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Huge thanks to Filipe Jones-Mourão from DG CNECT for an insightful presentation at today’s ANEC Digital Experts meeting. Plenty still to do to advance consumer-focused cybersecurity standards!
💻 ANEC is gearing up for its Digital Expert meeting on 13–14 November in Brussels!
We look forward to advancing consumer-focused discussions on #AIStandards, #CyberSecurity, #Digitalisation and #Standardisation.
🎉 Still in a celebratory spirit - Happy 30th Anniversary, ANEC!
We look forward to advancing consumer-focused discussions on #AIStandards, #CyberSecurity, #Digitalisation and #Standardisation.
🎉 Still in a celebratory spirit - Happy 30th Anniversary, ANEC!
November 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
💻 ANEC is gearing up for its Digital Expert meeting on 13–14 November in Brussels!
We look forward to advancing consumer-focused discussions on #AIStandards, #CyberSecurity, #Digitalisation and #Standardisation.
🎉 Still in a celebratory spirit - Happy 30th Anniversary, ANEC!
We look forward to advancing consumer-focused discussions on #AIStandards, #CyberSecurity, #Digitalisation and #Standardisation.
🎉 Still in a celebratory spirit - Happy 30th Anniversary, ANEC!
🌍ANEC's Newsletter - November 2025 edition is out now!
📣Lead story: ANEC calls for Circular Economy experts.
We’re looking for a representative to support our work in standardisation.
📅 Interested? More info here: tinyurl.com/77s85hhv
📣Lead story: ANEC calls for Circular Economy experts.
We’re looking for a representative to support our work in standardisation.
📅 Interested? More info here: tinyurl.com/77s85hhv
ANEC calls for circular economy experts (ANEC e-Newsletter ed. 6 – 2025) - ANEC: The European consumer voice in standardisation
ANEC, the European consumer voice in standardisation, defends consumer interests in the process of standardisation and certification
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November 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
🌍ANEC's Newsletter - November 2025 edition is out now!
📣Lead story: ANEC calls for Circular Economy experts.
We’re looking for a representative to support our work in standardisation.
📅 Interested? More info here: tinyurl.com/77s85hhv
📣Lead story: ANEC calls for Circular Economy experts.
We’re looking for a representative to support our work in standardisation.
📅 Interested? More info here: tinyurl.com/77s85hhv
As temperatures drop, the risk of #carbon #monoxide rises. #CO is a silent killer: colourless, odourless & deadly. Stay vigilant & never use a charcoal #barbecue indoors.
ANEC & CSI continue to share this vital safety message
➡️https://www.leanonus.co/co
#Consumer #Safety #EUFSW2025
ANEC & CSI continue to share this vital safety message
➡️https://www.leanonus.co/co
#Consumer #Safety #EUFSW2025
November 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
We are pleased that Michela Vuerich will speak on behalf of ANEC at #EuropeanFireSafetyWeek opening webinar:
'Fire Safety in a Changing World' on 3 November 2025, 09:30–11:00 CET.
👉 Registration: tinyurl.com/5n6w5hw4
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 years.
#EUFSW2025 #smokealarmssavelives
'Fire Safety in a Changing World' on 3 November 2025, 09:30–11:00 CET.
👉 Registration: tinyurl.com/5n6w5hw4
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 years.
#EUFSW2025 #smokealarmssavelives
October 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We are pleased that Michela Vuerich will speak on behalf of ANEC at #EuropeanFireSafetyWeek opening webinar:
'Fire Safety in a Changing World' on 3 November 2025, 09:30–11:00 CET.
👉 Registration: tinyurl.com/5n6w5hw4
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 years.
#EUFSW2025 #smokealarmssavelives
'Fire Safety in a Changing World' on 3 November 2025, 09:30–11:00 CET.
👉 Registration: tinyurl.com/5n6w5hw4
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 years.
#EUFSW2025 #smokealarmssavelives
Phishing techniques are evolving through use of #AI & deepfakes, making fraudulent messages & calls more convincing. Reporting such attempts helps protect others, while ANEC works to ensure #standards keep pace with these developments to safeguard #consumers. #DigitalEU #CyberSecMonth #ThinkB4UClick
October 27, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Phishing techniques are evolving through use of #AI & deepfakes, making fraudulent messages & calls more convincing. Reporting such attempts helps protect others, while ANEC works to ensure #standards keep pace with these developments to safeguard #consumers. #DigitalEU #CyberSecMonth #ThinkB4UClick
🤖 AI standards defining what’s “safe” and “ethical” are being written behind closed doors. ⚠️ If only tech insiders decide, bias and inequality get built in. 🔍 AI must be open, inclusive, and transparent. 📖 Read more below 👇
October 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🤖 AI standards defining what’s “safe” and “ethical” are being written behind closed doors. ⚠️ If only tech insiders decide, bias and inequality get built in. 🔍 AI must be open, inclusive, and transparent. 📖 Read more below 👇
We are proud to join today's EC #CyberResilience Act Expert Group third meeting to help raise the bar for #consumers' product #cybersecurity.
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 years.
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 years.
October 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
We are proud to join today's EC #CyberResilience Act Expert Group third meeting to help raise the bar for #consumers' product #cybersecurity.
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 years.
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 years.
#Consumers should not be expected to manage every online risk. Through its work in European and international #standardisation, ANEC calls for manufacturers and service providers to take greater responsibility for #cybersecurity.
#DigitalEU #CyberSecMonth #CyberSecEU #ThinkB4UClick
#DigitalEU #CyberSecMonth #CyberSecEU #ThinkB4UClick
October 20, 2025 at 10:51 AM
#Consumers should not be expected to manage every online risk. Through its work in European and international #standardisation, ANEC calls for manufacturers and service providers to take greater responsibility for #cybersecurity.
#DigitalEU #CyberSecMonth #CyberSecEU #ThinkB4UClick
#DigitalEU #CyberSecMonth #CyberSecEU #ThinkB4UClick
#Standards work best when shaped by all stakeholders together in partnership. #Inclusive and #sustainable #standardisation means outcomes that benefit everyone, not just economic actors.
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 days.
@isostandards.bsky.social #WorldStandardsDay #Standards4SDGs
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 days.
@isostandards.bsky.social #WorldStandardsDay #Standards4SDGs
October 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
#Standards work best when shaped by all stakeholders together in partnership. #Inclusive and #sustainable #standardisation means outcomes that benefit everyone, not just economic actors.
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 days.
@isostandards.bsky.social #WorldStandardsDay #Standards4SDGs
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 days.
@isostandards.bsky.social #WorldStandardsDay #Standards4SDGs
#Standards are educational as well as technical. They protect citizens, promote #accessibility and power #sustainable, #green and #digital #transitions. @isostandards.bsky.social #WorldStandardsDay #Standards4SDGs
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 years.
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 years.
October 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
#Standards are educational as well as technical. They protect citizens, promote #accessibility and power #sustainable, #green and #digital #transitions. @isostandards.bsky.social #WorldStandardsDay #Standards4SDGs
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 years.
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 years.
Public authorities are essential for #standardisation. Their enforcement ensures EU compliance, #sustainability & #accessibility. Speed in ICT must not harm safety, #sustainability or #consumer protection. @isostandards.bsky.social #WorldStandardsDay
October 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Public authorities are essential for #standardisation. Their enforcement ensures EU compliance, #sustainability & #accessibility. Speed in ICT must not harm safety, #sustainability or #consumer protection. @isostandards.bsky.social #WorldStandardsDay
Inclusiveness is still treated largely as access rather than a measure of results. This undermines the legitimacy of the system where harmonised #standards become part of EU law & impact #consumer rights, environmental sustainability & societal welfare. @isostandards.bsky.social #WorldStandardsDay
October 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Inclusiveness is still treated largely as access rather than a measure of results. This undermines the legitimacy of the system where harmonised #standards become part of EU law & impact #consumer rights, environmental sustainability & societal welfare. @isostandards.bsky.social #WorldStandardsDay
It’s World Standards Day 2025!
Celebrated the day with a fun member quiz on ANEC’s history, mission & importance of standardisation.
Congratulations to our champions:🏆 @DINConsumerCouncil & @cecuconsumo.bsky.social !
Celebrated the day with a fun member quiz on ANEC’s history, mission & importance of standardisation.
Congratulations to our champions:🏆 @DINConsumerCouncil & @cecuconsumo.bsky.social !
October 14, 2025 at 10:34 AM
It’s World Standards Day 2025!
Celebrated the day with a fun member quiz on ANEC’s history, mission & importance of standardisation.
Congratulations to our champions:🏆 @DINConsumerCouncil & @cecuconsumo.bsky.social !
Celebrated the day with a fun member quiz on ANEC’s history, mission & importance of standardisation.
Congratulations to our champions:🏆 @DINConsumerCouncil & @cecuconsumo.bsky.social !