M/562 AMD 1 - Explosives for civil use_Amd1

Purpose

This mandate concerns the amendment of an earlier Commission Implementing Decision (C(2019) 6634) related to the deadlines for adopting harmonised standards for explosives intended for civil use. The amendment aims to revise and update timelines to better facilitate standardisation activities within this sector.

Standardisation request

The European Commission requests that CEN, the European Committee for Standardization, adjust its project planning and related activities to comply with the revised deadlines for delivering harmonised standards dealing with explosives for civil use. This mandate supports the continued development and harmonisation of European standards ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance for civil explosives.

Expected deliverables

• Revised harmonised standards covering explosives for civil use, aligned with updated adoption deadlines.
• Timely publication of these standards to support the implementation of relevant EU legislation.
• Management of the standardisation process in accordance with the amended schedule to facilitate legal and market certainty.

Context

Explosives for civil use are subject to strict regulatory and safety requirements at the EU level. Harmonised standards play a critical role in ensuring these products meet health, safety, and environmental protection objectives. The original mandate (C(2019) 6634) set deadlines for adopting these standards, which this implementing decision modifies to reflect current practical considerations and ensure effective standardisation outcomes.