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Euralarm | Why an updated EN system standard for alarm systems is important for Europe

At this moment the CENELEC TC79 committee on alarm systems is looking at a revision of the EN50131-1, the European system standard for intrusion and holdup systems. Euralarm is seriously involved in the revision of the standard. Why is this standard important for Europe and what are the benefits of the revision for European citizens, […]

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Euralarm welcomes ANPI as new member

Following a decision of the Board Euralarm has welcomed ANPI as their newest member – the Belgian association will become member of the Euralarm Security Section. Located near Brussels, the heart of Europe, ANPI is a non-profit organisation founded as an initiative of insurance companies. More and more professional associations and associations of industry interested

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Euralarm: CPR proposal does not resolve the ongoing stagnation of the standardisation process and fails to address the market needs

Members of the Euralarm Fire Section are disappointed that the European Commission’s CPR proposal fails to address the market needs and does not address the main challenge facing standardisation. Nevertheless, Euralarm will continue to contribute to provide feedback to the current public consultation expecting a more practical proposal. The safety critical products provided by Euralarm

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CertAlarm completes 4th cycle round-robin test series

CertAlarm has confirmed the completion of its 4th cycle of round-robin test series. Round-robin tests are comparative tests performed by the participating laboratories at regular intervals and using the same test sample. As such they are an important monitoring tool for CertAlarm’s partners and recognised test laboratories. They enable quality supervisors and management to place

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Euralarm President selected for the CEN-CENELEC Industry Advisory Forum

Jon Könz, President of Euralarm, has been selected as a member of the CEN-CENELEC Industry Advisory Forum. The Industry Advisory Forum consists of 18 members who were selected, based on their particular experience and knowledge in the identified CEN-CENELEC Strategy 2030 areas and European Industrial Ecosystems. Via the Industry Advisory Forum (IAF) high-level European industry

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Euralarm | Supply chain issues in the fire and security industry

In this article, Euralarm reports on the current issues in the supply chains and the effects for the fire and safety industry.  Since the corona pandemic introduced the world to the concept of “the new normal,” nothing is normal anymore. A simple incident can be disastrous for something as vital as the supply chain as

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Euralarm welcomes new member Sitasys

Following a decision of its Board, Euralarm has welcomed its newest member Swiss-based Sitasys to its Services Section. Sitasys will now benefit from Euralarm’s services in terms of representation towards European institutions and standardisation organisations. This includes the monitoring of legislative and standardisation issues relevant to the industry. Sitasys will have access to the extended

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Euralarm releases position paper on EC proposal for a regulation on AI

Euralarm recently released a Position Paper on the EC proposal for a Regulation on Artificial Intelligence. The Position Paper follows some informal discussions with DG CONNECT and contains proposals on several articles in the Regulation on Artificial Intelligence. Following the release of the Position Paper Euralarm spoke to Gabriele Mazzini, lawyer of DG Connect and

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Euralarm releases annual report 2020-21

Euralarm has released its Annual Report 2020-2021, which traditionally covers the period running between the General Assemblies of the association, however due to the COVID-19 crisis, the General Assembly will take place end of November. Nevertheless, it was decided to release the Annual Report this month. The Annual Report summarises Euralarm’s activities over the previous

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Euralarm announces Innohome as new member

Euralarm has welcomed Innohome as a new member that will now join the fire section of the company, following a decision of its Board. Innohome will now benefit from the monitoring of legislative and standardisation issues and will have access to the network of national associations in the electronic fire safety and security sectors. Innohome

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Euralarm urges harmonised standards as the basis for green and digital transition

Euralarm has congratulated the Portuguese EU Council Presidency given its full supports the Presidency’s objectives of supporting the European Single Market and leading the European Union towards a more resilient, global, greener, fair and more digital society, citing harmonised standards as one way this can be achieved. Since 1970, the association has worked hard to

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OSSA joins Euralarm

The Open Security and Safety Alliance (OSSA) has joined Euralarm. By joining the Security Section within Euralarm, OSSA will contribute valuable expertise in the domain of Internet of Things (IoT), while leveraging on Euralarm’s profound relationships in the European security and safety markets. Founded in 1970, Euralarm represents the fire and security categories by providing

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