M/498 - Pumps
Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI in the field of pumps
Mandate M/498 directs the European Standardisation Organisations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop and harmonize standards related to pumps. The objective is to support regulatory frameworks and market needs by ensuring safety, efficiency, and interoperability within the pump sector. This mandate aims to facilitate innovation, environmental protection, and the functioning of the internal market by providing a consistent set of technical specifications. It reflects the European Commission's resolution CEN/BT C144/2011 to approve or disapprove the mandate based on its alignment with strategic priorities and stakeholder interests.
Purpose
This mandate relates to the standardisation activities concerning pumps. It aims to coordinate and direct the development or revision of relevant European standards to support the market and regulatory frameworks applicable to pumps.
Standardisation request
The mandate requests CEN (European Committee for Standardization), CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization), and ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) to engage in the standardisation process within their respective fields as it pertains to pumps.
Expected deliverables
While specific deliverables are not detailed in the provided metadata, the general expectation is that these standardisation bodies will produce harmonised European standards or technical specifications relating to pumps. These documents are intended to support the implementation of EU legislation and facilitate market integration.
Context
This mandate was subject to a decision recorded under CEN/BT C144/2011. The involvement of CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI indicates a multidisciplinary approach, covering mechanical, electrotechnical, and possibly telecommunications aspects related to pumps. The mandate supports EU policy objectives for safety, efficiency, and interoperability within the internal market.
The mandate covers standardisation work in the field of pumps, focusing on the development and harmonisation of standards related to pump products and their applications in various sectors.
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions
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/498 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI in the field of pumps". Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI in the field of pumps There are 8 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.