EuroWindoor AISBL, representing window, door, and facade manufacturers, has submitted its response to the European Commission's consultation on revising Regulation (EU) 1025/2012, advocating for a stable and quality-focused standardisation process. In its April 2026 submission, the association emphasised that frequent changes to guidance and templates delay standard development, and urged that sufficient time be provided for committees to develop standards by consensus at a high technical level. While supporting digitalisation through Online Standard Development (OSD), EuroWindoor raised concerns about its implementation in large committees, where late changes create coordination difficulties and affect collaboration quality.
The consultation marks a continued engagement following EuroWindoor's 2023 feedback on the same topic. This Impact Assessment study evaluates concrete reform options, including digitalisation through OSD, legal deadlines for European Standardisation Organisations (ESOs), alternative delivery mechanisms when harmonised standards cannot be delivered in time, and measures to strengthen the EU's global role in standardisation. The consultation also assessed cost implications for industry of the proposed reform measures.
EuroWindoor argued that time savings should come from formal steps such as translation and voting, not from technical work. Delays in delivering harmonised standards often stem from unrealistic timelines, missing guidance, and insufficient Member State involvement during development. The association encourages the Commission to prioritise stable frameworks and structured early involvement of all stakeholders to prevent misdevelopment and save time.
This industry input comes amid a broader EU simplification drive. On 19 April 2026, Commission Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis pledged at least €15 billion annual administrative cost savings through the Competitiveness Compass, targeting reduced regulatory burdens. Earlier, on 15 April, Commissioner von der Leyen responded to concerns about legislative inflation, with Dombrovskis outlining efforts to prune bureaucratic complexity. The chemical omnibus file debate on the same day saw rapporteurs clash over balancing simplification with safety standards, reflecting tensions between deregulation and maintaining protections. EuroWindoor's position aligns with calls for predictable, efficient rules that support industry competitiveness without sacrificing quality.
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