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href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/3">Transparency of work programmes of standardisation bodies</a></span></p></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/4">Article 4.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/4">Transparency of standards</a></span></p></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/5">Article 5.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/5">Stakeholder participation in European standardisation</a></span></p></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/6">Article 6.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/6">Access of SMEs to standards</a></span></p></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/7">Article 7.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/7">Participation of public authorities in European standardisation</a></span></p></li></ol></li><li class="LegClearFix LegContentsChapter"><p class="LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/chapter/III">CHAPTER III EUROPEAN STANDARDS AND EUROPEAN STANDARDISATION DELIVERABLES IN SUPPORT OF UNION LEGISLATION AND POLICIES </a></p><ol><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/8">Article 8.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/8">The annual Union work programme for European standardisation</a></span></p></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/9">Article 9.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/9">Cooperation with research facilities</a></span></p></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/10">Article 10.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/10">Standardisation requests to European standardisation organisations</a></span></p></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/11">Article 11.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/11">Formal objections to harmonised standards</a></span></p></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/12">Article 12.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/12">Notification of stakeholder organisations</a></span></p></li></ol></li><li class="LegClearFix LegContentsChapter"><p class="LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/chapter/IV">CHAPTER IV ICT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS </a></p><ol><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/13">Article 13.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/13">Identification of ICT technical specifications eligible for referencing</a></span></p></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/14">Article 14.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/14">Use of ICT technical specifications in public procurement</a></span></p></li></ol></li><li class="LegClearFix LegContentsChapter"><p class="LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/chapter/V">CHAPTER V FINANCING OF EUROPEAN STANDARDISATION </a></p><ol><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/15">Article 15.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/15">Financing of standardisation organisations by the Union</a></span></p></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/16">Article 16.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/16">Financing of other European organisations by the Union</a></span></p></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/17">Article 17.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/17">Financing arrangements</a></span></p></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/18">Article 18.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/18">Management</a></span></p></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/19">Article 19.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/19">Protection of the financial interests of the Union</a></span></p></li></ol></li><li class="LegClearFix LegContentsChapter"><p class="LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/chapter/VI">CHAPTER VI DELEGATED ACTS, COMMITTEE AND REPORTING </a></p><ol><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/20">Article 20.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/20">Delegated acts</a></span></p></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/21">Article 21.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/21">Exercise of the delegation</a></span></p></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/22">Article 22.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/22">Committee procedure</a></span></p></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/23">Article 23.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/23">Committee cooperation with standardisation organisations and stakeholders</a></span></p></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/24">Article 24.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/24">Reports</a></span></p></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/25">Article 25.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/25">Review</a></span></p></li></ol></li><li class="LegClearFix LegContentsChapter"><p class="LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/chapter/VII">CHAPTER VII FINAL PROVISIONS </a></p><ol><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/26">Article 26.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/26">Amendments</a></span></p></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/27">Article 27.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/27">National standardisation bodies</a></span></p></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/28">Article 28.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/28">Transitional provisions</a></span></p></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/29">Article 29.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/29">Repeal</a></span></p></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/30">Article 30.</a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/article/30">Entry into force</a></span></p></li></ol></li><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/signature">Signature</a></span></p></li><li class="LegClearFix LegContentsSchedules"><ol><li class="LegClearFix LegContentsSchedule tocDefaultCollapse"><p class="LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/annex/I">ANNEX I</a></p><p class="LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/annex/I"> EUROPEAN STANDARDISATION ORGANISATIONS </a></p><ol><li class="LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem LegClearFix"><span class="LegDS LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/annex/I/paragraph/1"></a></span><span class="LegDS LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/annex/I/paragraph/1">1. CEN European Committee for Standardisation 2. Cenelec European Committee...</a></span></p></li></ol></li><li class="LegClearFix LegContentsSchedule tocDefaultCollapse"><p class="LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/annex/II">ANNEX II</a></p><p class="LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/annex/II"> REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF ICT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS </a></p><ol><li class="LegClearFix LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/annex/II/division/1">1. The technical specifications have market acceptance and their implementations do...</a></p></li><li class="LegClearFix LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/annex/II/division/2">2. The technical specifications are coherent as they do not conflict...</a></p></li><li class="LegClearFix LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/annex/II/division/3">3. The technical specifications were developed by a non-profit making organisation...</a></p></li><li class="LegClearFix LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/annex/II/division/4">4. The technical specifications meet the following requirements: </a></p></li></ol></li><li class="LegClearFix LegContentsSchedule tocDefaultCollapse"><p class="LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/annex/III">ANNEX III</a></p><p class="LegContentsTitle"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/annex/III"> EUROPEAN STAKEHOLDER ORGANISATIONS ELIGIBLE FOR UNION FINANCING </a></p><ol><li class="LegClearFix LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/annex/III/division/1">1. A European organisation representing SMEs in European standardisation activities which:...</a></p></li><li class="LegClearFix LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/annex/III/division/2">2. A European organisation representing consumers in European standardisation activities which:...</a></p></li><li class="LegClearFix LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/annex/III/division/3">3. A European organisation representing environmental interests in European standardisation activities...</a></p></li><li class="LegClearFix LegContentsEntry"><p class="LegContentsItem"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/annex/III/division/4">4. A European organisation representing social interests in European standardisation activities...</a></p></li></ol></li><li class="LegClearFix LegContentsSchedule tocDefaultCollapse"><p class="LegContentsNo"><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/annex/IV">ANNEX IV</a></p></li></ol></li></ol></div><span class="LegClearFix"></span></div></div><div class="contentFooter"><div class="interface"></div></div><p class="backToTop"><a href="#top">Back to top</a></p></div></div><h2 class="interfaceOptionsHeader">Options/Help</h2><div id="printOptions" class="interfaceOptions "><h3 class="accessibleText">Print Options</h3><ul class="optionList"><li class="printToc"><h4><span class="accessibleText">Print</span>Table of Contents</h4><ul><li><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/contents/data.pdf" target="_blank" class="pdfLink">PDF <span class="accessibleText">table of contents</span></a></li><li><a href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/contents/data.xht?view=snippet&wrap=true" target="_blank" class="htmLink">Web page<span class="accessibleText">table of contents</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="printWhole"><h4><span class="accessibleText">Print</span>The Whole Regulation</h4><ul><li><a class="pdfLink" href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/data.pdf" target="_blank">PDF<span class="accessibleText"> The Whole Regulation</span></a></li><li><a class="htmLink" href="/web/20230722014644/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1025/data.xht?view=snippet&wrap=true" target="_blank">Web page<span class="accessibleText"> The Whole Regulation</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div><div class="help" id="whatversionHelp"><span class="icon"></span><div class="content"><a href="#" class="close"><img alt="Close" src="/web/20230722014644im_/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/images/chrome/closeIcon.gif"/></a><h3>Legislation is available in different versions:</h3><p><strong>Latest Available (revised):</strong>The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. 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