EuroWindoor Calls for Streamlined Standardisation Rules in EU Survey Response

EuroWindoor, the European association for window, door, and facade manufacturers, has submitted its feedback to a targeted European Commission survey on the review of Regulation (EU) 1025/2012 on European standardisation, which remains open until 21 April 2026. The association's response, published on its website, calls for a more efficient and industry-friendly standardisation system to reduce administrative burdens and support competitiveness.

The survey is part of an impact assessment study conducted by Intellera Consulting and Fraunhofer ISI, analysing options to revise the regulation and address current issues in the European Standardisation System (ESS). The Commission aims to assess whether the existing framework can deliver standards that support EU policy and legislative needs while maintaining global relevance.

EuroWindoor's intervention aligns with the broader simplification drive announced by Commission Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis on 19 April 2026, who pledged at least €15 billion in annual administrative cost savings through the Competitiveness Compass. It also echoes concerns raised in the European Parliament on 15 April 2026, where MEPs debated regulatory overload and the need to reduce legislative inflation, as highlighted by PfE MEP Mathilde Androuët.

The association's feedback focuses on the specific needs of the building components sector, where standardisation is critical for CE marking and market access. EuroWindoor is expected to advocate for faster standard-setting processes, greater industry involvement, and reduced complexity, particularly for SMEs. The Commission's review of the standardisation regulation is part of a wider effort to cut red tape, following the 15 April 2026 clash in the ENVI and IMCO committees over balancing simplification with safety in chemical regulations.

For EuroWindoor members, the outcome of the review could mean lower compliance costs and faster access to harmonised standards, benefiting manufacturers of windows, doors, and facades across Europe. However, any simplification must maintain product safety and performance requirements, a trade-off that will be central to the Commission's final proposal.