European Committee for Standardization (CEN)

European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is a regional standards organization founded in 1961 that brings together the national standardization bodies of 34 European countries to develop harmonized European Standards (ENs). Recognized by the EU and EFTA, it supports the functioning of the single market by enabling consistent technical standards across sectors such as construction, energy, and consumer products. Headquartered in Brussels, CEN operates through a network of national members and technical committees involving over 60,000 experts, providing a platform for consensus-based standard development to facilitate trade, safety, and environmental objectives across Europe.