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An introduction to ANEC and its role in standardisation can be found in our brochure “[https://www.anec.eu/images/Publications/ANEC-brochure-What-we-do-for-you.pdf What we do for you]” or - if you are pinched for time - in our leaflet "[https://www.anec.eu/images/Publications/ANEC-in-60-seconds.pdf ANEC in 60 seconds]" | An introduction to ANEC and its role in standardisation can be found in our brochure “[https://www.anec.eu/images/Publications/ANEC-brochure-What-we-do-for-you.pdf What we do for you]” or - if you are pinched for time - in our leaflet "[https://www.anec.eu/images/Publications/ANEC-in-60-seconds.pdf ANEC in 60 seconds]" | ||
=== Our mission=== | |||
ANEC is an international non-profit association established under Belgian law with a central secretariat in Brussels, Belgium. We are recognised by the European Commission and EFTA Secretariat and are a full member of the European Consumer Consultative Group (ECCG). We are also a member of several EC consultative committees and numerous expert groups. ANEC has signed the European Transparency Register (No. 507800799-30) and abides by its Code of Conduct. | |||
The representation of consumers in European standardisation is a public interest activity, and the representative European association is appointed only after regular public calls for tender. It is an activity dependent upon European public funding. Hence ANEC is financed by the European Union (95%) and EFTA (5%) as an “Annex III Organisation” under Regulation (EU) 1025/2012. | |||
In 2015, the ANEC budget totals 1,32M€. The participation of our voluntary experts is considered by the European Commission and EFTA Secretariat as a contribution in kind. In 2007, the ANEC Secretariat calculated the value of this contribution to be 260.000€, and estimated its value to be at least 350.000€ in 2013. | |||
===Why are standards important for customers?=== | ===Why are standards important for customers?=== | ||
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Similarly, the United Kingdom government attributes 13% of the growth in British labour productivity since 1945 to the use of standards. | Similarly, the United Kingdom government attributes 13% of the growth in British labour productivity since 1945 to the use of standards. | ||
Although ANEC appreciates these measures of the economic benefits in underlining the importance of standards, we still await a formal academic assessment of the contribution of standards to societal welfare. | Although ANEC appreciates these measures of the economic benefits in underlining the importance of standards, we still await a formal academic assessment of the contribution of standards to societal welfare. | ||
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