Within the framework established by the Small Business Act and under the slogan "Think Small First", the EU Standardisation Regulation 1025/2012 encourages the participation of SMEs in the standardisation process and facilitates access to the results.
Standardisation enables SMEs to increase their competitiveness and reach new markets. At UNE, SMEs can easily participate in the creation of standards by taking part in the standardisation process, either at national or European level or internationally. Similarly, UNE offers solutions designed to facilitate access standards and their application.
In the latest version of the report 'SME access to standardisation and participation therein', UNE aims to improve the representation and participation of SMEs in these standardisation activities on a national, European and international scale. It also aims to facilitate the access of SMEs to standards and raise awareness regarding their importance.
