As its main objective, CEN/TC 10 ‘Lifts, escalators and moving walks’ provides standards that address safety, accessibility, and environmental aspects for lifting appliances intended for carrying persons and/or lifting appliances including escalators, lifts, lifting platforms, stairlifts, lifting tables, and lifts for specific applications.
Under the standardization request M/599, CEN/TC 10 will continue working on several harmonized standards in support of the Lifts Directive (2014/33/EU), including:
- EN ISO 8100-1 ‘Lifts for the transport of persons and goods – Part 2: Design rules, calculations, examinations and tests of lift components (ISO/DIS 8100-2:2023)’
- EN ISO 8100-2 ‘Lifts for the transport of persons and goods – Part 1: Safety rules for the construction and installation of passenger and goods passenger lifts (ISO/DIS 8100-1:2023)’
- EN 81-72 ‘Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts – Particular applications for passenger and goods passenger lifts – Part 72: Firefighters lifts’
- EN 81-73 ‘Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts – Particular applications for passenger and goods passenger lifts – Part 73: Behaviour of lifts in the event of fire’
In 2026, CEN/TC 150 ‘Industrial Trucks – Safety’ will publish EN 1459-7 ‘Rough-terrain trucks – Safety requirements and verification – Part 7: Electrification’ in support of the Machinery Regulation. This standard aims to address net zero emissions goals by providing safety requirements that enable the electrification of variable-reach trucks, which have traditionally been powered by internal combustion engines.
CEN/TC 150 will continue working on a brand-new standard on ‘Rough-terrain variable reach trucks – Visibility at height – Test method and verification’ in support of the Machinery Regulation. The standard specifies the minimum requirements to ensure that the hazard zone around the load and extending boom structure is sufficiently visible to the operator to avoid contact with obstacles such as overhead power lines and when picking/placing loads.
CEN/TC 150 also expects to start working on new deliverables in 2026 on object detection and collision avoidance systems for industrial trucks.
CEN/TC 183 ‘Waste Management’ will work on the revision of the EN 1501 series on refuse collection vehicles in support of the Machinery Regulation.
CEN/TC 151 ‘Construction equipment and building material machines – Safety’ develops standards for the safety of machines and equipment used on construction sites, for winter service and highway maintenance, as well as for the production and processing of mineral building materials. In 2026, CEN/TC 151 will continue working on EN 17998 ‘Earth-moving machinery – Safety – Demolition machinery’ in support of the Machinery Regulation.
In 2026, CEN/TC 231 ‘Mechanical vibration and shock’ will publish EN ISO 5349-3 ‘Mechanical vibration – Measurement and evaluation of human exposure to hand-transmitted vibration – Part 3: Isolated and repeated shocks using the frequency range of ISO 5349-1’.
CEN/TC 232 ‘Compressors, vacuum pumps and their systems’, which develops standards in the field of compressors and vacuum pumps, portable and stationary, for all compressible gases and their systems, plans to revise EN 1012-2 and EN 1012-3 in 2026 to align with the Machinery Regulation. These standards set safety requirements for vacuum pumps, vacuum systems, and process gas compressors, covering hazards throughout their design, installation, operation, and lifecycle.
In 2026, CEN/TC 33 ‘Doors, windows, shutters, building hardware and curtain walling’ will continue working on the amendments of the following projects in support of the Machinery Regulation:
- EN 17352:2022/prA1 ‘Power operated pedestrian entrance control equipment – Safety in use – Requirements and test methods’: This standard specifies requirements and test methods for power-operated pedestrian entrance control equipment, such as turnstiles, swing lanes, and retractable lanes.
- EN 16005:2023+A1:2024/prA2 ‘Power operated pedestrian doorsets – Safety in use – Requirements and test methods’: This document specifies requirements regarding design and test methods for power-operated pedestrian door sets.
CEN/TC 310 ‘Advanced automation technologies and their applications’ will publish EN ISO 13482 ‘Robotics – Safety requirements for service robots’ in support of the Machinery Regulation. This standard specifies safety requirements for service robots used in personal and professional/commercial applications.
CEN/TC 274 will finalize key standards for Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (GSE) in support of the EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. These standards cover electrical ground power units (EN 12312-20) for safe and reliable power delivery, structural stability and strength requirements (EN 1915-2) to prevent equipment failure, and vibration measurement and reduction (EN ISO 31915-3) to enhance safety and durability.
Together, these efforts provide a harmonized framework that strengthens safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance across Europe’s aviation ground operations.
European Progress in Pressure Equipment Standardization
Europe’s pressure equipment sector continues to advance through harmonized standardization efforts that enhance safety, reliability, and market coherence. Guided by the Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU) and the Simple Pressure Vessels Directive (2014/29/EU), CEN Technical Committees are undertaking a comprehensive update of relevant European standards. This initiative, encompassing 234 standards for PED and 9 for SPVD, represents a major milestone in aligning technical requirements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening industrial competitiveness across the EU.
In 2026, several important draft standards currently under development are expected to be finalized, representing significant progress in strengthening safety, innovation, and regulatory alignment across Europe’s pressure equipment sector.
Among these, EN 13445-8:2021/FprA1 introduces updated requirements for unfired pressure vessels made from aluminium and aluminium alloys, enabling wider use of lightweight materials while maintaining high safety levels.
In a forward-looking move, FprEN 13445-14 establishes essential provisions for the use of additive manufacturing in fabricating pressure components, providing a regulatory framework for emerging production technologies. The FprEN 13121-3 standard advances the safe application of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) tanks and vessels, supporting corrosion-resistant and sustainable material solutions.
Similarly, FprEN 13480-9 specifies requirements for nickel and nickel alloy piping, vital for high-temperature and corrosive service conditions found in energy and petrochemical industries. The prEN ISO 21028-1 revision sets material toughness requirements for cryogenic vessels operating below –80°C, a key enabler for hydrogen and liquefied gas technologies. FprEN 14570 focuses on the safe equipping of overground and underground LPG vessels, ensuring reliability in fuel storage and distribution.
The amendment EN 14917:2021/FprA1 updates technical requirements for metal bellows expansion joints, improving system flexibility and durability under varying pressure conditions, while EN 10217-1:2019/FprA1 revises specifications for welded steel tubes used in pressure applications to reinforce quality and consistency.
Together, these standards play a pivotal role in supporting the Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU) and the Simple Pressure Vessels Directive (2014/29/EU). Once finalized in 2026, they will not only enhance safety and performance but also drive technological innovation, sustainability, and global competitiveness across the European pressure equipment industry.
As hydrogen emerges as a cornerstone of Europe’s energy transition, CEN TCs are proactively revising and expanding standards under the Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU) to support safe, efficient, and scalable hydrogen technologies across multiple sectors. These efforts will continue through 2026, ensuring alignment with the aviation sector’s evolving requirements and anticipating the integration of hydrogen-powered aircraft and infrastructure. This forward-thinking approach guarantees that Europe’s regulatory framework not only meets today’s safety and performance needs but also paves the way for a carbon-neutral economy by 2050, fostering innovation, resilience, and cross-sector synergy.
The Coordination Group on Pressure Equipment (COG PE) will drive sector-wide coordination, aligning Technical Committees, managing Standardization Requests, and engaging with international initiatives and the European Commission and EFTA. Throughout 2026 and beyond, the COG will continue to address cross-cutting issues early, contributing to the streamlining of harmonized standards under the PED and SPVD, anticipating emerging industry needs, and supporting innovation, regulatory alignment, and future-ready technologies, such as hydrogen and additive manufacturing.
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