Study on the Functions and Effects of European Standards and Standardisation in the EU and Efta Member States

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The Contractor shall obtain data and evaluate how European standards function in driving European innovation and industrial competitiveness. Their interplay with societal interests of health, safety, environmental and consumer protection, arising from the development, manufacturing and use of products, services, materials and key enabling technologies, shall be clarified. The contractor shall focus on a selection of major industry sectors for growth in Europe. In addition, the effects of European standards and standardisation on SMEs’ competitiveness should be assessed. The role of conformity assessment and the use of European harmonised standards by manufacturers should also be investigated.