ETICS Board of Directors and Advisory Committee, Brussels, Belgium
We had a productive and insightful joint meeting with our ETICS Board of Directors and Advisory Committee today. Key topics discussed included battery regulation, the circular economy, supply chain audits and energy data collection, and evaluation & supervision of “Afterlife” actors in the circular economy. A special thank you to ETICS key stakeholders —LightingEurope, Europacable, […]
Technical Policy Committee (TPC) and Inspection Policy Committee (IPC)
Productive week at ETICS offices! This week, the Technical Policy Committee (TPC) and Inspection Policy Committee (IPC) gathered for 4 days of discussions. -The TPC focused on the operational and technical aspects of the schemes.-The IPC worked on the strategic aspects for the CIG-Inspection Scheme, aiming to expand membership, especially in regions outside Europe. Thank […]
Light + Building fair in Frankfurt
The ETICS secretariat attended the Light + Building fair in Frankfurt. It was enlightening to meet professional lighting manufacturers firsthand and see the ENEC mark stamped on their products. We also made sure to visit the booths of the members of ETICS, providing valuable insight into their operations.
Updates to the CIG Inspection scheme
➡ 11th IPC meeting ⬅ The ETICS Inspection Policy Committee (IPC) met recently at the ETICS office in Brussels to discuss updates to the CIG Inspection scheme. What is the CIG Inspection scheme?▪ It is about streamlining inspections, reducing overlap requirements, and eliminating the need for multiple visits by different organizations.▪ With 27 members across […]
ENEC mark for emergency lighting in schools
As children across Europe head back to school, ensuring their safety is a priority. One critical aspect of school safety is emergency lighting. In an emergency, reliable lighting can make all the difference, guiding students and teachers to safety. The ENEC mark plays an important role in the emergency lighting industry, where there’s a shortage […]
ETICS OSM-FIP Meeting in Cobham, UK
We had a productive two-day OSM-FIP meeting this week in Cobham. The OSM-FIP is responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of the CIG Inspection Scheme, which is open not only to European Certification Bodies but also to CBs from other regions across the globe. One of the main focuses of the 2024 OSM-FIP meeting was […]
ETICS HAR-OSM week in Aschaffenburg, Germany
This week, the HAR-OSM gathered for 2 days of discussions in Aschaffenburg. During the meeting, the HAR-OSM members focused on:➡ Presenting and reviewing comparative testing results.➡ Identifying required actions based on the test results.➡ Planning new comparative tests.➡ Addressing questions from OSM members, TC20, customers, and the market.➡ Reviewing the 2023 surveillance results. The HAR-OSM […]
ETICS General Meeting 2024, Bergamo, Italy
A big thank you to all ETICS members and stakeholders for joining us at the recent ETICS General Meeting in Bergamo, Italy! Special thanks to IMQ for hosting and organizing this gathering in this beautiful location. We also extend our gratitude to Marie-Elisabeth d’Ornano for her dedicated service as ETICS president over the years. As […]
First ENEC certification for horticulture luminaires!
Big news! ENEC certification has granted its first certification (ERS 002) for horticulture luminaires! In an industry where horticulture lighting standards are not expected to be established for the next 3-4 years, the ENEC mark becomes the crucial solution for certifying horticulture LED luminaires.The ENEC Requirement Sheet ERS 002, details the specifications for granting the […]