M/076 - Advanced ceramics
Mandate to CEN/CENELEC for standardization in the field of advanced ceramics
Mandate M/076 directs CEN and CENELEC to develop European standards in the field of advanced ceramics. The objective is to support market development, improve product quality, safety, and reliability, and facilitate trade within the European Union. The standards will address technical specifications, testing methods, terminology, and classification to harmonize the market and promote innovation in advanced ceramic materials and products. This mandate aims to contribute to the competitiveness and sustainability of the ceramics industry in Europe.
Purpose
The mandate M/076 is aimed at the development of European standards in the field of advanced ceramics. These standards are intended to support the harmonization of technical specifications and requirements across the European Union, facilitating market access, ensuring quality, and enhancing the competitiveness of advanced ceramic products and technologies.
Standardisation request
CEN (European Committee for Standardization) and CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) are requested to prepare and establish a set of standards related to advanced ceramics. This includes defining terminology, testing methods, classification systems, and performance criteria that are necessary to regulate and support the production and use of advanced ceramic materials within Europe.
Expected deliverables
The expected deliverables from this mandate include a comprehensive framework of European standards covering various aspects of advanced ceramics. These may encompass standardized testing procedures, material characterization guidelines, safety and reliability criteria, and interoperable technical specifications to ensure consistency and quality in advanced ceramic products across EU member states.
Context
Advanced ceramics are critical materials used in a wide range of industrial and technological applications due to their superior mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. The establishment of harmonized standards aligns with EU objectives to enhance innovation, competitiveness, and market integration. This mandate supports the EU’s strategic priorities in materials science and high-tech manufacturing sectors.
This mandate covers the field of advanced ceramics, focusing on the development of harmonised standards for materials, products, and processes related to advanced ceramics used in various industrial applications. The standardization work aims to support quality, safety, and interoperability within the sector.
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/076 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Mandate to CEN/CENELEC for standardization in the field of advanced ceramics". Mandate to CEN/CENELEC for standardization in the field of advanced ceramics There are 90 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.