M/BC/CEN/92/2 - Recreational craft
Standardization Mandate assigned to the CEN relating to the preparation of standards concerning the directive on recreational craft
Mandate M/BC/CEN/92/2 tasks the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) with developing standards to support the EU directive on recreational craft. The mandate aims to establish harmonized technical specifications to ensure safety, environmental protection, and performance requirements for recreational boats. These standards will facilitate compliance with the directive, promote market integration, and enhance consumer protection within the European Union. The focus includes design, construction, and testing requirements for recreational craft to improve safety and environmental sustainability.
Purpose
The mandate M/BC/CEN/92/2 assigns the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) the task of developing standards related to the EU directive on recreational craft. The purpose is to ensure harmonized technical specifications for these products across EU member states, supporting compliance with the directive and promoting safety, environmental protection, and market efficiency.
Standardisation request
CEN is requested to prepare and establish European standards that align with the essential requirements of the recreational craft directive. These standards should provide technical guidance for manufacturers, authorities, and other stakeholders involved in the design, production, inspection, and marketing of recreational craft.
Expected deliverables
- Harmonized European standards addressing key aspects of recreational craft covered by the directive.
- Technical specifications that facilitate compliance assessment and conformity verification.
- Standards that support the regulatory framework intended to enhance safety and environmental protection in the sector.
Context
This mandate reflects the EU’s approach to regulating recreational craft through the application of harmonized standards. These standards assist in the consistent implementation of the directive across member states, reducing technical barriers to trade and ensuring a high level of consumer protection and environmental care within the internal market.
This mandate covers the development of European standards related to recreational craft. It includes safety, environmental, and technical requirements for the design, construction, and performance of recreational boats and personal watercraft. The aim is to ensure harmonization of standards for these products across the EU market, supporting the Directive on recreational craft.
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A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/BC/CEN/92/2 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Standardization Mandate assigned to the CEN relating to the preparation of standards concerning the directive on recreational craft". Standardization Mandate assigned to the CEN relating to the preparation of standards concerning the directive on recreational craft There are 0 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.