Yesterday, on January 24, The European Water Jetting Institute (EWJI) actively participated in the latest meeting of CEN/TC 197. The institute, which has been a part of the ‘Pumps’ group since January 2021 as a Liaison Partner, played a crucial role in discussions centered around standardization in the field of safety and various aspects of pumps and pumping machinery.
CEN/TC 197 “Pumps” operates with a focus on standardizing the safety and other aspects of pumps and pumping machinery. The committee is divided into five subcommittees, namely WG1 – Water pumps efficiency; WG2 – Circulation pumps; WG5 – High-pressure water jet machines – Safety requirements; WG6 – Vehicle cleaning appliances safety standard; and WG7 – Pumps and pump units for liquids.
During the virtual plenary meeting held on January 24, 2024, CEN/TC 197 “Pumps” made several unanimous decisions. Among these decisions were the approval of a report from October 19, 2023, adoption of a draft agenda, appointment of a decision drafting committee, modification of a Secretariat report, launch of a ballot for the revision of EN 809, management of liaisons with various technical committees, establishment of a liaison with CEN-CLC/JTC 24 on the Digital Product Passport, and finally scheduling of the next plenary meeting for January 22, 2025.
CEN, the European Committee for Standardization, brings together the National Standardization Bodies of 34 European countries. It serves as a platform for the development of European Standards and other technical documents across a wide range of products, materials, services, and processes. CEN supports standardization activities in various fields and sectors, including air and space, chemicals, construction, consumer products, defense and security, energy, the environment, food and feed, health and safety, healthcare, ICT, machinery, materials, pressure equipment, services, smart living, transport, and packaging.