BT Meeting 9056 - European Trade Union Institute (ETUI)

72 nd CEN/BT MEETING
DRAFT SUMMARY REPORT
Date: 23/24 October 2012 – Brussels – Starting at 13:30 on the 1 st day
1 INTRODUCTION MATTERS
1.1 Opening of the meeting – List of participants
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Mr Peter Ziethen opened the meeting, which was his last as Chairman of CEN/BT, and thanked the participants
for having attended the break-out session that morning on Matching the Regulation on standardization. In
particular, he expressed his gratitude to Stefan Nonneman (EC) for his presence and help to interpret and how
to implement new Regulation.
The BT Chairman extended a special welcome to:
- Mrs Ivana Ivić, HZN (Croatia), replacing Mrs Vlasta Morić who had sent a message conveying her best
wishes to the BT for the future;
- Mr Goran Pletvarski, ISRM (Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) as CEN's newest Member;
- Mr Alain Costes, AFNOR's new director Standards (France), exceptionally attending this meeting as observer
in order to gain an understanding of BT's activities;
- Mr Miguel-Angel Aranda, AENOR (Spain), replacing Mr Javier Garcia who could not be present at this
meeting;
- Mr Martin Danvers, BSI (United Kingdom), replacing Mrs Amanda Richardson following changes in her
responsibilities;
- Mrs Margareta Asserson, EFTA, whom BT was happy to welcome due to the importance of cooperation with
EFTA particularly with regard to the new Regulation;
- Mr Bernard Alibert, Rapporteur for the Sector Forum Rail (JPC Rail);
- Mrs Laura Degallaix, new Secretary General of ECOS.
A number of excuses were received and are indicated on the attendance list in annex to this report.
1.2 Approval of the agenda BT N 9000 Rev. 3
AFNOR asked to discuss the current issues in the field of medical devices, in particular regarding the issue of
dates of cessation of presumption of conformity (DOCOPOCOSS) in the OJEU for standards which had not yet
been implemented at national level (i.e. where the EC decided not to use the DOW as the DOCOPOCOSS).
This would be discussed under item 5.1.4 dealing with matters in the Healthcare sector.
Item 5.1.2, presentation on the JPC Rail activities would be dealt with on the first day when Bernard Alibert could
be present.
The agenda was adopted.
1.3 Matters relating to Resolutions of CEN/BT BT N 8876
CCMC stated that no particular comments on the resolutions had been received.
1.4 Draft summary report of previous meeting BT N 8877
CCMC reported that no comments on the previous report had been received. BSI requested that, in future, the
report be circulated sooner after the meeting. This was noted and CCMC would make an effort to achieve this.

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1.5 Follow-up of actions BT N 9002
The BT Chairman referred to an action pending from the 66 th BT, item 4.4 on use of the TC Working Area, which
was indicated in green. Not all Working Groups were using the IT tools provided and the Chairman asked the
Members to provide the necessary support to WG Convenors to use them. The use of e-mails for circulating
documents was no longer acceptable.
AFNOR pointed out that Annex 3 to the Follow-up of actions was no longer correct. The Chairman pointed out
that this would be dealt with further on in the agenda and that modifications to the list would be made with regard
to the WG R&P for which he would be replaced by Gudrun Rognvaldardottir.
BT Chairman announced that the ISO-CEN Joint Coordination Group (JCG) would no longer meet annually,
since there was sufficient coordination between its members. The group would be considered as dormant but
could meet if needed. There was therefore no need to review its composition, which could be removed from the
list in future.
2 REPORT OF THE CHAIR
2.1 Report of the Chairman
Peter Ziethen gave his last report as Chairman of CEN/BT, starting his presentation with statistics. A major
achievement of the commitment of BT with the support of CCMC, was the continual shortening of development
time. However, for CWAs, the development time had increased considerably and was no longer much faster
than for ENs.
Figures indicated that more than 97% of the work was not co-financed by EC/EFTA, thus limiting the risks -
evoked in the breakout session related to the new Regulation - with regard to penalties for not meeting
objectives. Funding is driven by the private sector.
Other main items of significance were:
- Gudrun Rognvaldardottir would succeed Peter Ziethen as CEN Vice President Technical and CEN/BT
Chairperson as from 2013;
- There had been only one candidate for the position of CEN Vice President Policy and his appointment is to
be confirmed;
Questions to the Chairman followed with regard to CEN stakeholder classification, Members' self-assessment,
and whether the impact assessment for the new Regulation would involve associate members.
DECISION BT 16/2012 (72nd BT item: 2)
Subject: Matching the Regulation on standardization
BT,
considering the newly adopted Regulation on Standardisation and its application as of 1st January 2013;
asks CCMC to prepare information and guidance on its practical implementation for further consideration by the CEN
and CENELEC BTs.
3 CEN/BT ACTION PLAN 2010-2013
Action 1.1.1 To reduce the development time
This decision is applicable as from: 2012-10-24
As a general statement, the BT Chairman pointed out that the current CEN/BT Action Plan runs up to 2013 but
suggested that - as his term as Chairman comes to an end - during the 73 rd BT meeting in 2013, the current
actions should be reviewed and new ones defined.
Annick Hamel, Champion of Action 1.1.1, gave a presentation, including two recommendations with regard to a
review of the CEN and CENELEC processes taking account ISO/TMB and IEC/SMB decisions. Due to
comments from members of the WG on the report, these recommendations were not presented at this meeting
for BT decision. The final report would be presented following a further meeting of the WG before end 2012.
BT Chairman thanked Annick Hamel for the presentation, stating that there still appeared to be a need for further
speeding up the standardization process due to expectations from the Commission. CEN was also expected to
synchronise processes with ISO and this should be one of the priorities of the group.

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The Machinery Safety Rapporteur, Dr Steiger, stressed the importance of consensus versus speed. Skipping a
stage could affect the content of standards and important issues could be compromised.
NSAI suggested that there could be scope for saving time when dealing with subsequent editions of a standard.
The BT Chairman confirmed this, stating however that the current provisions did not prevent this.
The Champion was wished success for future activities with this action.
Action 1.1.2 To optimize the use of electronic tools
By Resolution BT 16/2011, responsibility for this action had been passed to the CEN/WG IT Tools on behalf of
which Renée Vander Cammen, Director EDP at CCMC, presented the main ongoing projects in brief. The
following were highlighted:
common CEN and CENELEC projects such as the merging of databases allowing for a more coherent
management of common work, a future common Projex-Online, iPROJEX, avoiding duplication of
developments;
the migration to GD3, launched at ISO in September, and expected in CEN during Q1 2013.
the XML project. CCMC is working on upgrading their production chain as well as training CCMC resources.
The first ENs in XML format in English should be produced in Q1 2013. Pilot conversion of some legacy
standards is also ongoing. Although currently concentrating on XML content as raw material to build
commercial products by NSBs, the XML is also seen as essential in support to quality documents during the
whole development cycle in the future.
With regard to XML, the Chairman recalled that this is a pilot project which currently does not support the
standardization process. It aims at providing content for the development of commercial products. As this project
will need important investments, a concrete project plan has to be developed for approval by CEN/CA.
With regard to the GD, the question of stakeholder classification was raised, noting that the current classification
as decided in ISO will not be adequate for CEN needs and should be looked at rapidly.
Action 1.1.3 To strive for an integrated quality approach
for standards (operational)
-BT Action 1.1.3.6 Report on 'Regular review
process'
:for decision
The Champion, Anja Berndt, gave an overview of actions including sub-actions, in her presentation.
BT N 9011
NSAI stressed the importance of training editors and asked whether centralised training by CCMC could be
considered. CCMC stated that this was possible.
The Champion went on to present document BT N 9011, the report on 'Regular review process' wherein a model
as close as possible to ISO was proposed. A close monitoring of the process and its review after one year of
implementation was suggested.
In answer to the suggestion of a delegated decision for the withdrawal of a standard, BT Chairman stated that
this should remain an NSB decision and not one delegated to TCs.
BSI supported alignment with ISO, suggesting that where no technical authority responsible for a standard
existed, it should be withdrawn. The BT Chairman stated that if no expertise existed, it should indeed be
withdrawn but that a BT decision to confirm, revise or withdraw a standard was a way of investigating whether
expertise exists or not.
DECISION BT 17/2012 (72nd BT item: 3-1.1.3)
Subject: Establishing a mechanism for ensuring that CEN's products are regularly reviewed
BT,
noting the report of the BT Action1.1.3 working group on 'Regular review process' in Annex 1 to BT N 9011;
asks CCMC to elaborate a proposal for a centralized review process, based on the elements in this report and feedback
from the 72 nd BT meeting, for final approval by BT.
This decision is applicable as from: 2012-10-24

Action 1.1.4 Striving for an integrated quality approach for
standards (managerial)
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The Champion, Martin Danvers, made reference to the two previous reports presented by Ian Greensmith at
previous BT meetings. He expressed regret that the report on market relevance presented to both CEN and
CENELEC BTs had not been followed up, yet represented much time and effort by many persons. He therefore
felt reluctant to take on further such work, but would be prepared to proceed with this action if assured that the
work would receive appropriate consideration and follow-up.
The BT Chairman acknowledged that this topic has been discussed many times over the years, including in ISO.
Several solutions had been developed. Unfortunately, none of these solutions had received the necessary
support from the members.
The Champion suggested that CCMC examine the output of the group and prepare a proposal to be considered
by correspondence.
The need for an action was stressed by a number of members, in particular in view of stakeholder expectations
and the BT Chairman stated that he would support CCMC in this to ensure that this action was given appropriate
attention.
Action 1.2.1 To enhance the integration of innovative
aspects
BT N 9018
The Champion, Antti Karppinen, made a presentation and expressed particular thanks to Andreea Gulacsi, Luc
Van den Berghe and Ségolène Martin, CCMC, without whom results could not have been achieved.
BT Chairman thanked the Champion for his work in this area over the past years, having lead to the integration
of Innovation in the standards process.
The Construction Sector Rapporteur requested help with regard to gathering enthusiasm and interest from the
construction stakeholders in this field. The Champion acknowledged that this was indeed challenging and
stressed the need for further promotion, education and communication.
Action 1.2.2 To optimize services standardization
Miguel-Angel Aranda briefly presented items to be covered on the SAGS meeting to take place on 25 October
2012, on behalf of the Champion, Javier Garcia. He reported that the action could be considered as completed.
Action 1.2.3 To focus identified standardization fields
The Champion, Karl Grün, made a brief presentation of achievements under this action.
Action 3.1. To strengthen relations with EU institutions
and EFTA to promote and reinforce the role of
the European Standardization System
The Champion, Peter Ziethen, presented this action together with Action 3.2.2 (below).
Action 3.2.1 To improve the link with ISO
The Champion, Lars-Gunnar Lundh, presented this action under item 6.4.1 'Review of the Vienna Agreement'.
Action 3.2.2 To further improve the link with European
Agencies
The Champion, Peter Ziethen, gave a verbal presentation, including an update on Action 3.1 (above). He
stressed that a successful dialogue has been established with the EC and EFTA which allows to address
problems efficiently. He thanked all those who had contributed, including CCMC. This was an ongoing activity
and would remain a major challenge to all those involved. Peter Ziethen would advise his successor, Gudrun
Rognvaldardottir, to continue with this dialogue.
Dialogue with regard to the Medical Devices Directives, in the context of the content of the Annex ZA/ZZ of
harmonised standards, was still ongoing.
The link with some Agencies was highlighted, such as the European Railway agency, the European Maritime
agency, the European Space agency and the European Air Traffic Safety agency. Peter Ziethen would
recommend Gudrun Rognvaldardottir to continue the dialogue with these agencies. He stated the cooperation

with the Joint Research Centre remained good.
Action 3.2.3 To further improve the link with fora &
consortia
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The Champion, Karl Grün, made a presentation of achievements linked to this action, following which the BT
Chairman stressed the importance of this project.
SIS evoked the matter of certain documents within these consortia for which no consensus - as understood by
the CEN - has been reached, and warned against neglecting the core values of the CEN system.
Action 3.2.4 To establish links with NGO
The Champion, Martin Danvers briefly reported on the action.
4 POLICY AND PROCEDURAL MATTERS
4.1 CCMC Innovation Directorate
- update on activities
-policy on participation in research project
consortia
:for decision
CCMC Director Innovation gave a presentation on the activities of the Innovation Directorate.
BT N 9007
The BT Chairman stressed the importance of the Innovation department where visibility and the future of
standardization was concerned.
FIEC requested clarification with regard to the role of standardization in shaping innovation. He wanted
confirmation that CEN technical committees would not be expected to identify needs for basic scientific research
to be fed into the EC Horizon 2020 work programmes. CCMC was not able to confirm this and stated that the
TCs consisted of experts from industry and other stakeholders who could have legitimate research needs
(including for fundamental research), as well as needs relating to specific aspects of the Horizon 2020 calls such
as timing and priorities.
In view of the importance of the role of Innovation, the BT Chairman would recommend his successor to deal
with the subject in the framework of the next BT meeting as possible topic for a break-out session.
Appreciation was expressed for the links with research projects and the support given to initiatives in order to
remain competitive in the European economy.
The CCMC Director Innovation further presented the document with regard to policy on participation in research
project consortia.
AFNOR expressed concern with regard to proposals being circulated to a restricted group rather than all CEN
and CENELEC Members, and also with regard to letters of intent not made transparent.
CCMC assured BT that there had been no intent to hide anything but to simply be pragmatic. Letters of intent
could be communicated to the CEN and CENELEC community since they were a means of showing interest in
following up on a subject but by no means confidential firm commitment.
DECISION BT 18/2012 (72nd BT item: 4.1)
Subject: Policy on participation in research project consortia
BT,
- recalling its decision in Resolution BT 3/2010 to promote an Integrated Approach for standardization, innovation and
research;
- recalling its decision in Resolution BT 8/2011 on a ‘Policy on participation in research project consortia’;
- noting the background given in Annex 1 to BT N 9007 on the approach proposed to ensure formal participation of CEN or
CENELEC in a research project;
- endorses the updated policy on CEN and CENELEC participation in research projects as described in Annex 1 to BT N
9007 and encourages the CEN and CENELEC members to apply the best practice approach in Annex 2 when engaging
in research projects.
This decision is applicable as from: 2012-10-24

4.2 Inclusion of the foreword of international
publications into the endorsing European
standards
(follow-up of BT 12/2012 and CENELEC D141/016)
:for discussion
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BT N 9004 rev.
CCMC gave some background regarding the common proposal which had been accepted by CEN but rejected
by CENELEC. CEN/BT was now asked to consider a way forward, noting that the requirements of IR3 were
applied by CENELEC but not by CEN.
After consideration of the SWOT analysis prepared by CCMC and following an exchange of views, it was
decided to go forward with the original decision and to ask the WG R&P to consider the implications of the
diverging CEN and CENELEC decisions on the Annex ZA of IR Part 3.
DECISION BT 20/2012 (72 nd BT item:4.2)
Subject: Inclusion of the foreword of international publications into the endorsing European standards – Follow-up of
CEN/BT 12/2012 and CENELEC D141/016
BT,
noting Resolution BT 12/2012 taken at the 45 th BT/TCMG, adopting the proposal for including the international foreword
in the endorsing European Standards, as in document BT N 8902 and asking the CENELEC Technical Board to concur;
noting that the proposal was not accepted by the CENELEC Technical Board at its 141 st meeting;
considering the SWOT analysis provided by CCMC in Annex 3 to BT N 9004, on the impact of implementing the
requirements of ZA.2 of the Internal Regulations Part 3 and the broad support for BT 12/2012 expressed at the 72 nd BT
meeting;
confirms Resolution BT 12/2012;
asks CCMC to prepare guidance for its practical implementation, taking into account the need to make changes to the
STD Template in support of the German version;
asks the Working Group Rules & Processes to consider the implication of the respective CEN and CENELEC decisions
on Annex ZA of IR Part 3.
4.3 Endorsement of CEN-CENELEC-ETSI WG R&P
proposal - Mode 5 collaboration between
CEN/CENELEC & ETSI
:for decision
This decision is applicable as from: 2012-10-24
BT N 9009
CCMC introduced the proposal which had already been approved by the CENELEC BT at its 142 nd meeting. A
subsequent editorial improvement, associated with CEPT countries, was presented at the meeting and agreed
to.
DECISION BT 21/2012 (72 nd BT item:4.3)
Subject: CEN-CENELEC-ETSI WG 'Rules & Processes' - Mode 5 of cooperation between the ESOs
BT,
endorses the detailed procedure for Mode 5 of cooperation between the ESOs, as described in Annex 1 to BT N 9009
and approved by CENELEC/BT at its 142 nd meeting,
notes that clause 2.15 deals with the distribution of joint publications by the ESOs and is therefore a commercial matter
outside of its scope of competency;
agrees to the modification to clause 2.10, to read "In practice, in case the lead ESO is CEN or CENELEC, ETSI should
collect the comments possibly emitted by its stakeholders that are not established in the countries covered by CEN and
CENELEC and send them to the secretariat of the joint technical body."
invites the CENELEC BT & ETSI Board to concur.
This decision is applicable as from: 2012-10-24

4.4 Endorsement of CEN-CENELEC-ETSI WG R&P
proposal – Revision of CEN-CENELEC Guide 11
‘Product information relevant to consumers -
Guidelines for standard developers’ (i.e. with
updating of the references)
:for decision
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BT N 9003
CCMC introduced the document. ANEC, having requested to be excused, sent the following comments related
to this item:
"... the Guide should also make reference to the revision of IEC 62079 (now IEC 82079 "Preparation of
instructions for use -- Structuring, content and presentation"). Being only an editorial comment, the
CENELEC/BT agreed to our proposal and we ask the CEN/BT to concur."
AFNOR asked if there was any information available related to the use of this Guide. and its relation to the
regulation on product information to be made available to consumers. Feedback from those developing
standards in AFNOR related to consumers indicated that it rarely used.
CCMC admitted to having received no particular feedback on its use and that this should be evaluated by the
members. The proposal presented here was the result of a general decision to update the Guides, mostly
editorially.
It was suggested that the use and relevance of the Guide be taken on board in the Societal Stakeholders'
Group.
NSAI commented that since these Guides were not widely known, TC Secretaries should be made aware of
their existence. The BT Chairman acknowledged that this was indeed a matter of training and education. It was
the task of BT Members to communicate on this at national level.
DECISION BT 22/2012 (72 nd BT item: 4.4)
Subject: CEN-CENELEC-ETSI WG 'Rules & Processes' - Editorial revision of CEN-CENELEC Guide 11
BT,
noting that
- the CEN-CENELEC-ETSI WG 'Rules & Processes' examined the CCMC proposal for reviewing and updating the
CEN-CENELEC Guides that fall within their remit;
- the editorial review of CEN-CENELEC Guide 11 ‘Product information relevant to consumers - Guidelines for
standard developers’ consisted in the updating of references as well as the replacement of dated references by
undated references when relevant;
- the revised CEN-CENELEC Guide 11 was approved by CENELEC/BT at its 142nd meeting;
approves the revision of CEN-CENELEC Guide 11 ‘Product information relevant to consumers - Guidelines for standard
developers’ as presented in Annex 1 to BT N 9003.
4.5 CEN-CENELEC-ETSI WG R&P – Report of last
meeting
:for information
CCMC briefly highlighted five main items in the report, which was noted.
4.6 CEN-CENELEC-ETSI WG R&P – Membership
:for decision
This decision is applicable as from: 2012-10-24
BT N 9008
BT N 9010
Since Peter Ziethen's term as VP Technical expires at the end of 2012, he would be replaced in this group by his
successor, Gudrun Rognvaldardottir. Broader participation in the group was agreed upon (i.e. 5 instead of 3
representatives per ESO) to ensure active participation in the group.
Details with regard to a slightly modified ETSI delegation would follow.

DECISION BT 23/2012 (72 nd BT item:4.6)
Subject: CEN-CENELEC-ETSI WG 'Rules & Processes' - Membership
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BT endorses the CEN membership of the CEN-CENELEC-ETSI WG 'Rules and Processes' as detailed in BT N 9010.
4.7 BT by correspondence – extension of consultation
period over summer and winter breaks
:for decision
The BT Chairman introduced the proposal.
This decision is applicable as from: 2012-10-24
BT N 9006
AFNOR suggested that since CEN had decided to shorten its consultation period to align with that of CENELEC,
care should be taken to really align the circulation of documents (alluding to documents presented at the
CENELEC meeting before being presented to CEN at its meeting).
CCMC pointed out that CENELEC had recently decided not to handle policy matters by correspondence, in
which case coordinated consultations were not always possible.
AFNOR commented that the processing of some documents had caused confusion at national level, since
circulated to CENELEC BT with mention that they would be handled at 72nd CEN/BT but had not yet been
made available.
The BT Chairman noted the well-justified AFNOR comment and indicated that this would be discussed with the
CENELEC BT Chairman.
With regard to the acceptance of mandates where only one month was available for feedback to the
Commission, the BT Chairman stated that the regulation would have to be followed and that they would be
handled on a case-by-case basis.
DECISION BT 24/2012 (72 nd BT item:4.7)
Subject: BT by correspondence – extension of consultation period over summer and winter breaks
BT
- decides to extend the voting period for proposed decisions submitted to BT by correspondence (BT C) to 6 weeks
during the summer and winter periods i.e. between 15 June to 15 August and 1 December to 1 January;
- decides that there is no dispatch of documents during the last week of December;
- notes that for proposed decisions involving the creation of a new Technical Committee or Project Committee, a 3
months consultation period is kept.
4.8 BOSS – Confirmation of BOSS Management Team
:for decision
This decision is applicable as from: 2012-10-24
BT N 9005
CCMC gave an update on progress made in the updating of BOSS and the subsequent need to re-confirm the
BOSS Management Team in order for its membership to reflect reality. CCMC stressed that BOSS belonged to
everybody and that proposals for improvement should not be restricted to the BOSS Management Team.
A mock-up of a redesigned BOSS would be shown to the Team shortly after this meeting.
The BT Chairman stressed the importance of this tool and opened the floor for comments. In response to a
question with regard to the search facility, CCMC reported that it would be enhanced and made more visible.
With regard to concerns expressed as to whether a reduced BOSS would remain relevant for TC Secretaries,
BT was assured that this was its main objective and that only information not of direct use to TCs would be
removed and that it would be more dedicated to use by those participating in technical work.

DECISION BT 25/2012 (72nd BT item: 4.8)
Subject: Business Operations Support System (BOSS) – Confirmation of BOSS Management Team
BT,
- having considered document BT N 9005;
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- decides that the BOSS Management Team is composed of a national delegate from AFNOR, BSI and DIN respectively;
- asks CCMC to revise the BOSS Maintenance Procedure to reflect the composition of the BOSS Management Team.
4.9 CEN-CENELEC-ETSI WG R&P – Revised Terms of
Reference
:for decision
This decision is applicable as from: 2012-10-24
BT N 9013
The BT Chairman pointed out minor proposals for modifications to the ToR, the main change being the reporting
line to the Technical Boards exclusively.
AFNOR stated that the modified reporting line was of concern to its stakeholders who wished the current
reporting line to be maintained i.e. to AG as it was felt that the WG R&P also deals with issues relating to
governance
The BT Chairman noted this concern but stated that it probably stemmed from a misunderstanding. Most of the
topics discussed in the WG R&P fall under the responsibility of the BTs. However, it is also clear that issues
impacting governance or requiring changes to the IR Part 2 and 3 would of course continue to be submitted to
the General Assemblies for final approval.
DECISION BT 26/2012 (72 nd BT item: 4.9)
Subject: CEN-CENELEC-ETSI WG 'Rules & Processes' - Revised Terms of Reference
BT,
noting that
- the revised provisions regarding the reporting line, membership, convenorship, working method and terms of
reference of CEN-CENELEC-ETSI WG ‘Rules and Processes’, as finalised by this WG, were circulated for
consultation amongst the WG R&P members until 2012-10-01;
- these revised provisions, as detailed in annex to BT N 9013, are considered as ‘Approved’ by the WG R&P;
approves the above-mentioned provisions, in particular the increase of the maximum number of delegates per ESO from
three to five and the change in the WG R&P reporting line to the (Technical) Board level only (instead of the AGs), it
being understood that any proposal for modification to the Internal Regulations shall continue to be approved at the AG
level;
asks CENELEC/BT and the ETSI Board to concur.
5 TECHNICAL WORK
5.1 Sector Issues
Reports submitted by Sector Rapporteurs can be found
on the BT Working Area
This decision is applicable as from: 2012-10-24
5.1.1 SABE BT N 9014 & BT N 9015
Bob Brett, SABE Rapporteur, gave a presentation related to document BT N 9014. Referring to Guide 4, he
stressed its excellence and expressed hope that it was well used. Since it was limited to the environment but not
to the effects of climate change, SABE proposed the development of a supplement. Should this be approved,
other sectors would be invited to participate. This report was submitted to BT for noting at this meeting, in view
of a future proposal to be circulated by CCMC for BT decision by correspondence.
Although Option 1 (having a common CEN and ISO guide) would be preferable to the BT Chairman, the third
Option related to having a supplement would be proposed, and BT Members would be invited to express their
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CCMC suggested that once the supplement had been drafted, it could be proposed to ISO for a revised Guide
64, eventually resulting in a harmonised document.
With regard to BT N 9015, Bob Brett further presented the results of the Resource Efficiency project, on which
the EC laid great store.
This document was submitted for noting in view of a future proposal to be circulated by CCMC for BT decision
by correspondence. CCMC pointed out that certain items in the document may require further consideration by
CCMC and the members (e.g. final approval of the report produced by the consultant, access to documents,
CCMC IT systems,…).
Bob Brett was thanked for his presentations.
5.1.2 SF Rail
Bernard Alibert, Rapporteur for the Sector Forum Rail, presented the current activities in this sector and
highlighted a discussion that took place within JPC Rail about the setting up of a possible CEN-CLC/TC. CCMC
stressed that the main issue here was the mandate on urban rail for which the work programme had been
agreed upon by CEN and CENELEC/BTs and of which the items are allocated to CEN/TC 256 and CLC/TC 9X.
However, one of the work items deals with a topic which should be handled under mode 5 cooperation (i.e.
‘Urban Rail Fundamental Requirements’) and for which the Rapporteur confirmed that, following consensus
within JPC Rail, it was ready for circulation to UAP. The misunderstanding that arose at JPC Rail level was
about the wording of IR part 2, clause 4.2.1.3.1, namely "In this case, the pre-existing Technical Committee or
Working Group shall be disbanded at the time when the joint Technical Committee or joint Working Group is
created". CCMC pointed out that it is of course the possible work associated with the concerned work item that
is to be stopped and that there is no reason whatsoever to disband both CEN/TC 256 and CLC/TC 9X.
Considering the urgency to have the above mentioned document published, it was suggested to progress it
under the responsibility of both BTs (without setting up a dedicated joint TC).
CCMC will submit a suggestion for improved wording of clause 4.2.1.3.1 of the IR Part 2 to the WG R&P.
Bernard Alibert was thanked for his useful intervention.
5.1.3 Construction
-Presentation
-BT/WG 206 'Lead Market Initiative' - report
BT N 9019
John Moore, Rapporteur for the Construction sector, gave a presentation, referring to BT N 9017 which had
been distributed for information before the meeting.
His report highlighted three main elements: Construction Products Regulation, BT/WG 206 'Lead Market
initiative' and BIM (Building Information Modelling).
With regard to the template for Annex ZA, Andy Vaughan asked whether this had an impact on the Annex ZA for
the healthcare sector, to which it was confirmed that this was specific to the Construction sector.
BSI alerted members to the fact that the CPR makes CE mandatory in all Member States. As the CPR also
establishes many construction-related standards as being the only route for demonstrating compliance with the
CPR, this has the effect of making these standards mandatory. It was considered that this could have significant
commercial implications. Whilst not a technical matter, BSI believed that members should be conscious of the
likelihood that they could face calls for such standards to be made available free of charge.
With regard to BT N 9019 and BT/WG 206 'Lead Market Initiative', it was suggested that its activities be
allocated to the Core Group with the possible expansion of its expertise. FIEC echoed this view. A proposal for
disbandment of BT/WG 206 and continuation of its work within the Core Group would be circulated by
correspondence after this meeting.
With regard to BIM, it was hoped that a final report to BT would be made by April 2013. The BT Chairman
wished the Rapporteur success for continuation with this and the final document. He was thanked for his
presentation and recommendations.
5.1.4 Healthcare
Andy Vaughan, Rapporteur for the Healthcare sector, made a presentation with the Healthcare sector's advice
to make certain information crucial to the users, in particular the SME's, freely available i.e. Foreword, Scope
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As for the Annex ZA/ZZ, it is unclear how this could be handled. It was also suggested that this would need to be
considered by the CA.
With regard to the ongoing issues in the Healthcare sector relating to the citation of standards in the OJEU (e.g.
lack of citation, retroactive DOCOPOCOSS set by the EC without any consultation,…) and the Annex ZA, the
group was informed of the proposal to the EC to have a high level meeting in order to secure progress, on which
a response was expected from DG SANCO.
The Rapporteur was thanked for his presentation.
5.1.5 Machinery Safety
Gerhard Steiger, Rapporteur for the Machinery Safety Sector, gave a presentation including detail on the follow
up to Mandate M/501 for equipment used in the offshore oil and gas industry, which had been rejected by CEN
and CENELEC. He also highlighted activities in ISO with relevance to the sector.
5.2 Creation of a new TC – 'Sustainable development in
communities'
European need for work – AFNOR proposal
(follow-up of 71BT item 5.7)
:for decision
AFNOR presented their proposal as circulated in Addendum to BT N 8798.
BT N 8798
BT N 8798a
BT N 8798a2
Following an exchange of views, it was generally felt that a decision should not be taken at this time since much
was going on at EU-level and that it was better to await the outcome of the Workshop on Smart Cities and
Sustainability to take place early December 2012.
DECISION BT 30/2012 (72 nd BT item: 5.2)
Subject: Creation of a new Technical Committee on Sustainable Development in Communities
BT,
having considered the proposal for new work (Form A) on Sustainable Development in Communities submitted by
AFNOR as included in document BT N 8798, circulated as draft BT C151/2011 which had failed by correspondence;
noting the evidence provided by AFNOR in annex 2 to BT N 8798 for the need for a CEN/TC 'Smart and sustainable
cities and communities', following discussions at the 71 st BT meeting;
noting the discussions at the 72 nd BT meeting;
asks the BT/TCMG to take a final decision on the topic during its meeting in December 2012, following the outcome of
the discussions to take place at the CCMC Workshop on Smart Cities, on 2012-12-05/06
5.3 Mandate M/504 'Pyrotechnical articles with a view
to Amendment of EN 15947 'Fireworks' – allocation
to CEN/TC 212
(follow-up of failed BT C72/2012)
:for decision
This decision is applicable as from: 2012-10-24
BT N 8970 rev.
BT N 8970 a
Mr Julian Foley and Mr Dimitrios Diamantopoulos, EC, were present for this item. CCMC gave a background to
the NEN proposal circulated by correspondence, which had received 2 fundamental disagreements.
NEN, as responsible for the secretariat of CEN/TC 212 'Pyrotechnic articles', stated that the technical committee
would meet in January 2013 to discuss this item and work out the conditions of the request within the mandate.
The EC expressed disappointment at the non-acceptance of the mandate which was in line with the need to
revise the standard and agreed to postpone any decision pending the outcome of the technical discussions
within the TC. DIN reiterated their comments made in their response to draft BT C72/2012, stating that the
marking was already in the standard and there was no need to revise it for safety reasons.
DS's fundamental disagreement had been based on their wish for a clear indication from CEN/TC 212 before
accepting the mandate that the work could be carried out.
The BT Chairman concluded that the experts in CEN/TC 212 would advise as to whether revision of the
standard was needed. EC confirmed that there was no time pressure where acceptance of the mandate was
concerned.

DECISION BT 27/2012 (72 nd BT item: 5.3)
Subject: EC Mandate M/504 on pyrotechnic articles with a view to Amendment of standard EN 15947
BT
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­ considering EC Mandate M/504 'Standardization mandate assigned to CEN under Directive 2007/23/EC on pyrotechnic
articles with a view to Amendment of standard EN 15947: Fireworks, Categories 1, 2 and 3' as included in Annex to BT
N 8970rev (failed BT C72/2012);
­ noting that CEN/TC 212 'Pyrotechnic articles' will consider the comments submitted during the consultation on BT
C72/2012 at its plenary meeting in January 2013;
decides to
postpone its response to the mandate until the opinion of the TC has been established;
ask CEN/TC 212 to provide CCMC with its response in view of preparing a new proposal to BT for possible
acceptance of the mandate.
5.4 Safety of toys – draft Standards in response to
M/445
:for information
This decision is applicable as from: 2012-10-24
Verbal
CCMC gave an update on progress in response to the mandate which had been accepted in 2009. Two
standards were still under development and due to be circulated for Formal Vote in June 2013. CCMC
shortened the related administrative procedures and DIN and AFNOR agreed to shorten the translation
procedure in order to meet the specified deadlines. In addition, the CEN and CENELEC Members would be
asked not to request any extension during the FV. DS highlighted that a lot of work had been carried out on
these documents behind which there was a large amount of financing, and referring to the new conditions for
financing specified in the new regulation, hoped that they would not be applied retroactively (e.g. if the original
deadlines were not met that any financing would have to be paid back to the EC). No objection was raised and
the report was noted.
5.5 EN 4618 and prEN 4666 (airplane cabin air quality)
– submission to CEN Enquiry
:for decision
BT N 9001
CCMC Director Standards, in the presence of Günter Lessmann, ASD-STAN, reminded members of how ASD-
STAN documents are being processed in the CEN system, thereafter highlighting the issues at stake in relation
to airplane cabin air quality, which had already been raised at the 71st BT meeting. Being faced with complaints
from workers federations, challenging the concerned (draft) standards as well as the credibility of the CEN
system for such 'injected' topics (originating in this case from FP7 results), the CCMC Director Standards had
called for a meeting in June 2012. The wide but targeted participation (organisations and workers federations
representing on-board aeronautics personnel, ETUI, ANEC, ASD-STAN, EC, EASA and EUROCONTROL) had
unanimously agreed to the way forward that stipulated that CEN should take full control of the two documents.
The first step would be the submission of both documents to a CEN enquiry.
In response to the SNV question as to the handling of comments received during the Enquiry, CCMC confirmed
that these would be discussed in a CEN comments resolution meeting, which will ensure that the resulting
documents that would be sent to Formal Vote represent the consensus of all stakeholders and in particular the
workers federations.
SFS asked whether EN 4618 would be withdrawn before the CEN Enquiry in order not to launch an Enquiry on
an existing document. CCMC stated that this would not be the case since the standard existed for some years
already and the purpose now would be to ascertain its validity.
Mr Lessmann added that the document was still valid and accepted by IATA and the Commission. He thanked
BT for having been given the opportunity to present this subject.

DECISION BT 19/2012 (72 nd BT item: 5.5)
Subject: EN 4618 and prEN 4666 (Airplane air quality)
BT,
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- referring to the discussions about the following European Standard and draft prepared by ASD-STAN, as outlined in
document BT N 9001:
o EN 4618:2009 ‘Aerospace series - Aircraft internal air quality standards, criteria and determination methods’;
o prEN 4666 ‘Aerospace series - Aircraft integrated air quality standards, criteria and determination methods’;
- considering that these documents include provisions related to the exposure of the general public and workers to
substances and conditions that can affect their comfort, health and safety, which is generally not the case for standards
prepared by ASD-STAN;
- asks CCMC to submit both documents to a CEN Enquiry, under the following conditions:
o as regards EN 4618: submission of the text of EN 4618:2009 to a five-month CEN Enquiry in February 2013;
o as regards prEN 4666: submission to a five-month CEN Enquiry of a revised version of the January 2011 draft,
as and when provided by ASD-STAN, but not earlier than February 2013;
- considering that a not insignificant objective of the above-mentioned CEN Enquiries is to establish the position of the
CEN community as regards the appropriate type of deliverable for the two documents in question, asks CCMC to remind
the BT members of this element at the moment these CEN Enquiries are being initiated.
5.6 Creation of a new PC on ''Terminology services to
support Integrated applications of management
systems with focus on small organisations and in a
multilingual environment'' – ASI proposal
(follow-up of failed BT C49/2012)
-ASI response to comments received
-Form A revised
-Description of the Generic Integrated Management
System
-Concept structure
:for decision
This decision is applicable as from: 2012-10-24
BT N 8914
BT N 8914a1
BT N 8914a2
BT N 8914a3
BT N 8914a4
BT N 8914a5
CCMC introduced the subject, stating that the proposal had failed due to fundamental disagreements from DIN
and PKN, as well as low commitment from members. After discussion with the proposer, further information was
submitted in addition to a modified Form A.
ASI stressed that the intention was to provide a terminology policy and that the Form A had been improved to
clarify this. The resulting standard would be a tool for suppliers to present to contractors. The main users would
be consultancies and software companies.
ASI committed to ensure that any work done would be in compliance with the Internal Regulations and would not
favour any particular company. In view of the interest expressed by a number of countries in this work but the
concerns raised with regard to developing a standard, it was agreed that a CEN Workshop Agreement could
satisfy the needs of the proposers.
DECISION BT 28/2012 (72 nd BT item: 5.6)
Subject: Form A for a CEN/TC 'Terminology services to support integrated applications of management systems with
focus on small organisations and in multilingual environment'
BT,
having considered
- the proposal for new work (Form A) on 'Terminology services to support Integrated applications of management
systems with focus on small organisations and in multilingual environment' submitted by ASI as included in BT N
8914, circulated as draft BT C49/2012;
- that BT C49/2012 was declared failed following the submission of a fundamental disagreement and two
disagreements with related comments as well as insufficient commitment to participate;
- the new Form A 'Terminology Policy to support generic applications of management Systems with focus on small
Organisations and in a Multilingual Environment' submitted by ASI as included in BT N 9814 Addendum 3 and

subsequent discussions thereon at the 72 nd BT meeting;
- the lack of support for the creation of a CEN Project Committee on this subject;
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invites ASI to undertake the necessary actions to launch a CEN Workshop, in view of producing a CWA on the topic
'Terminology Policy to support generic applications of Management Systems with focus on small Organisations and in a
Multilingual Environment'.
CO-OPERATION WITH OTHER BODIES
6.1 Specific projects
No issues were raised.
6.2 CENELEC
No issues were raised.
6.3 ETSI
No issues were raised.
6.4 ISO
6.4.1 Review of the Vienna Agreement
-Final report of the ISO/TMB VATF (Task Force)
:for discussion and decision
This decision is applicable as from: 2012-10-24
BT N 9012
Lars-Gunnar Lundh, SIS, as member of the ISO/TMB presented this topic (related to BT Action 3.2.1 'To
improve the link with ISO'). The BT Chairman gave further background to the proposals made in the document
circulated as BT N 9012.
NBN expressed objections and surprise at recommendations 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 in Annex to BT N 9012.
The BT Chairman recalled that some aspects of the Vienna Agreement which give undue preference to
European members have caused some serious problems. There is a need to agree on fair compromises. CEN
should be well advised to follow these recommendations which are a result of long and difficult discussions with
non-European ISO members.
After an exchange of views, the recommendations were accepted, noting that the resulting implementing
measures should be considered by the joint group between ISO/TMB and CEN/BT.
DECISION BT 29/2012 (72 nd BT item: 6.4.1)
Subject: Vienna Agreement – Final Report of the ISO/TMB Vienna Agreement Task Force (VATF)
BT,
having considered
- the report of the ISO/TMB Vienna Agreement Task Force (VATF) in Annex 1 to BT N 9012;
- ISO/TMB Resolution 112/2012 requesting that the report be circulated to CEN/BT for comment and approval;
- that most of the recommendations 3.1 to 3.9 included in this report do not require CEN/BT approval;
- that, however, the implementation of some recommendations would impact CEN and its processes as well as ISO
and its processes;
- the ISO/TMB decision to create an Editing Team Task Force (ETTF) whose mandate will be to work in close
cooperation with the CEN/BT to implement recommendations 3.1 to 3.9 contained in the final report of the VATF;
agrees in principle with recommendations 3.1 to 3.9;
asks ISO/TMB to transform the ISO/TMB ‘Editing Team Task Force’ into an ISO/TMB – CEN/BT group to prepare
concrete implementing measures for approval by ISO/TMB and/or CEN/BT, as necessary.
This decision is applicable as from: 2012-10-24

6.5 NSB’s outside CEN (ANSI, JISC, ...)
No issues were raised.
7 ANY OTHER BUSINESS
No items were raised.
8 DECISIONS TAKEN AT THE MEETING
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Decisions BT 16/2012 to BT 30/2012 taken at the meeting were reviewed and adopted (CCMC Note: Decision
BT 31/2012 was included after the meeting).
9 NEXT MEETINGS
The following dates for future meetings were confirmed:
73 rd BT: 2013-04-11/12
74 th BT: 2013-10-15/16
46 th BT/TCMG: 2012-12-13
10 CLOSURE OF THE MEETING
Peter Ziethen thanked the members for their trust and confidence and for their active support over the past 6
years as Chairman of BT. He also expressed his sincere thanks to CCMC for the excellent support that he
had received, especially from the BT secretariat. He trusted that his successor, Gudrun Rognvaldardottir,
would receive similar active support. He wished the members a good trip home and closed the meeting.
DECISION BT 31/2012 (72 nd BT item: 10)
Subject: BT Chairmanship
BT expresses its warm thanks to Mr Peter Ziethen for his dedication, guidance and active contributions to BT as its Chairman
over the past 6 years.
This decision is applicable as from: 2012-10-24