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
It’s #CyberMonday! Shopping for that exciting new #toy with a #battery?
#ToySafety #Tip #3: Be especially cautious with toys that contain #batteries or #magnets.
Learn more 👉 tietoyeu
#ToyIndustriesofEurope #Consumers #ConsumerProtection #ConsumerTips #ProductSafety #OnlineShopping #CyberMonday
#ToySafety #Tip #3: Be especially cautious with toys that contain #batteries or #magnets.
Learn more 👉 tietoyeu
#ToyIndustriesofEurope #Consumers #ConsumerProtection #ConsumerTips #ProductSafety #OnlineShopping #CyberMonday
December 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It’s #CyberMonday! Shopping for that exciting new #toy with a #battery?
#ToySafety #Tip #3: Be especially cautious with toys that contain #batteries or #magnets.
Learn more 👉 tietoyeu
#ToyIndustriesofEurope #Consumers #ConsumerProtection #ConsumerTips #ProductSafety #OnlineShopping #CyberMonday
#ToySafety #Tip #3: Be especially cautious with toys that contain #batteries or #magnets.
Learn more 👉 tietoyeu
#ToyIndustriesofEurope #Consumers #ConsumerProtection #ConsumerTips #ProductSafety #OnlineShopping #CyberMonday
ANEC Director-General, Stephen Russell, will address the #EESC European Consumer Day 2025 today, speaking on Panel 2: Understanding the impact on EU consumers and society.
➡️Agenda: tinyurl.com/2w24md6d.
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 years.
#EESConsumers #ecommerce #SingleMarket
➡️Agenda: tinyurl.com/2w24md6d.
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 years.
#EESConsumers #ecommerce #SingleMarket
December 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
ANEC Director-General, Stephen Russell, will address the #EESC European Consumer Day 2025 today, speaking on Panel 2: Understanding the impact on EU consumers and society.
➡️Agenda: tinyurl.com/2w24md6d.
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 years.
#EESConsumers #ecommerce #SingleMarket
➡️Agenda: tinyurl.com/2w24md6d.
Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 years.
#EESConsumers #ecommerce #SingleMarket
🌐 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
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!
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 !