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| The European Commission (EC) and its Agencies |
ETSI supports European policies by developing harmonised standards that help implement EU legislation and ensure regulatory alignment across the Single Market.
Working with European institutions and stakeholders, ETSI provides technical expertise to translate policy objectives into standards that support market access and compliance.
The role we have in Europe
ETSI plays a key role in supporting European Union legislation through the development of harmonised standards and other European standardisation deliverables.
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| The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) |
ETSI also co-operate with other stakeholders, industry associations, and Annex III Organisations under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 on European standardisation
Supporting European legislation through standards
ETSI is recognised as one of the three official European Standards Organisations (ESOs) under Regulation 1025/2012 on European standardisation.
In response to standardisation requests issued by the European Commission and the EFTA, ETSI develops harmonised standards that provide a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements laid down in Union harmonisation legislation.
To improve the transparency and efficiency of examining, adopting, and managing standardisation requests (SReqs) received from the European Commission, ETSI established the Group on Standardisation Requests (GoSR) at the end of 2025.
The Group on Standardisation Requests (GoSR)
The GoSR acts as a central coordination forum where relevant interested parties are informed, consulted, and supported throughout all phases of the European standardisation development process. Responsibility for developing technical deliverables remains with the competent ETSI Technical Groups.
The GoSR aims to:
- strengthen coordination and communication with the European Commission and EFTA
- ensure alignment with CEN and CENELEC processes
- coordinate potential future standardisation work
ETSI develops Harmonised Standards in support of a wide range of European legislation, including:
- Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
- Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
- Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
- European Accessibility Act (EAA)
- For the status of ongoing standardisation activities, please consult: GoSR Tracker
For further information contact [email protected]
Policy Positions and Stakeholder Engagement
To strengthen its policy impact, ETSI develops positions on legislative files and policy priorities in relation to standardisation and new and emerging digital technologies.
ETSI’s Policy Task Force (ECTF), together with ETSI’s Governing Bodies, develops balanced, evidence-based contributions to relevant policy consultations.
ETSI’s Response to the European Commission’s Proposal for the Cybersecurity Act 2
(April 2026)
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ETSI’s Statement on European standardisation and the European Commission’s forthcoming European Product Act
(February 2026)
ETSI’s Response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the EU Quantum Act
(December 2025)
ETSI’s Response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence for the Revision of the New Legislative Framework
(August 2025)
ETSI’s Response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the revision of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on European standardisation
(July 2025)
ETSI’s Response to the European Commission’s Joint Communication to the European Parliament and the Council “An International Digital Strategy for the European Union”
(June 2025)
ETSI’s Statement on the European Commission’s Communication
from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions – The Single Market: our European home market in an uncertain world (COM(2025)500)
(May 2025)
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ETSI’s response to the European Parliament
Committee for the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Draft Report on “A new legislative framework for products that is fit for the digital and sustainable transition” (2024/2119(INI))
(May 2025)
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