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CECIP Newsletter Q4 2019

CECIP Vision 2030: How the weighing industry should look in the next 10 years

The European weighing industry is constantly changing and it is important that with these changes coming the industry remains competitive, consumers are protected and innovations are introduced. Therefore, the right decisions need to be made to ensure all this in the next decade. In the new CECIP Vision 2030, CECIP presents its vision for the future of the European weighing industry and describes what should change, established and implemented in order to reach the industry´s full potential. Improvements are possible on aspects that will benefit users, society and the weighing industry. In five chapters the main elements are presented by CECIP, these are:

• Harmonisation
• CECIP believes there should be a true EU single market for both placing weighing instruments on the market and for reverification services
• Consumer protection
• Market surveillance should ensure consumer protection. CECIP is willing to cooperate with authorities to improve market surveillance. This should also result in less unfair competition.
• Digitalisation
• The weighing industry is becoming more digital. It is important that legislation is in place that fosters innovation and does not compromise consumer protection.
• Industrial strategy 
• A true general EU industrial strategy is needed for the European industry to remain competitive in the coming decade
• Globalisation
• The weighing industry is becoming more global. CECIP will strengthen its cooperation with its international partners and supports the work of OIML.

This vision serves as internal guidelines on the main CECIP priorities for the coming years and will be presented at different occasions. The full CECIP Vision 2030 can be found here.

CECIP presents Vision 2030 during dinner debate

On Thursday evening 21 November CECIP organised a dinner debate in Brussels to present its Vision 2030. The 65 participants included representatives from Member States authorities, European Commission, the European Parliament, CECIP members and other stakeholders, making it an excellent opportunity to discuss CECIP´s Vision with key experts in legal metrology.

During the dinner several stakeholders gave presentations related to the CECIP Vision 2030. On behalf of the European Commission, DG GROW director Carlo Pettinelli elaborated on the activities of the European Commission related to the different points raised by CECIP. Moreover, Marc Wouters from the Belgian Ministry of Economy and Pia Larsen from the Danish Safety Technology Authority gave their opinion as well as Member State representative. CECIP President Urs Widmer and CECIP Board member Marcus Korthäuer presented the main points from a CECIP side. Overall, it was an successful evening with many interesting discussions and presentations.

You can find the press release on the event here.

 CECIP President Urs Widmer and European Commission Director Carlo Pettinelli at the CECIP dinner event

Industry4Europe coalition emphasizes need for industrial strategy

The Industry4Europe coalition consisting of around 140 European industry associations, including CECIP, published its latest position called: ´A long-term strategy for Europe´s industrial future: from words to action´. The Joint Paper presents concrete industrial policy proposals in seven priority fields; business-friendly policy environment, sustainability at business core, upgraded skills and training, enhanced research and innovation, investment and improved access to finance, reinforcement of the European Single Market and strengthened trade and international market access.

The document aims at contributing to the future EU industrial strategy that was announced by new European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. CECIP believes this EU industrial strategy is key to ensure the competitiveness of the European weighing industry and included it as one priority in its Vision 2030.

CECIP present at CIML Meeting of OIML

CECIP had the opportunity to give a presentation at the International Committee of Legal Metrology (CIML) took place between 22 and 25 October in Bratislava. This CIML meeting is the main decision-making body of OIML. CECIP spoke about its activities and experiences with respect to OIML and international cooperation.

First of all, CECIP presented the developments regarding the cooperation with the associations in Japan, US and China. It was mentioned that the cooperation is going well and new activities are being discussed. Additionally, several issues with respect to the acceptance of the OIML Certification System were raised. This included the request for more clarity on the definition of the family concept and more transparency on possible additional requirements when requesting a type-approval. Finally, CECIP expressed once more that it fully supports the work of OIML and encourages Member States to actively participate in OIML and the OIML Certification System.

CECIP wants to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year