CHAPTER III

EUROPEAN STANDARDS AND EUROPEAN STANDARDISATION DELIVERABLES IN SUPPORT OF UNION LEGISLATION AND POLICIES

Cooperation with research facilities
Article 9
The Commission’s research facilities shall contribute to the preparation of the annual Union work programme for European standardisation referred to in Article 8 and provide European standardisation organisations with scientific input, in their areas of expertise, to ensure that European standards take into account economic competitiveness and societal needs such as environmental sustainability and safety and security concerns.