• EU Standardisation Strategy confirmed for New Year • "Keeping consumers safe from dangerous products" • International Volunteer Day – 5 December • ANEC wants standard on cigarette lighters revised • Toy Safety Tips from ANEC and TIE for the festive season • ANEC panellist at ENISA Cybersecurity Certification event • ANEC Accessibility WG meets • A reminder on the safe use of barbecues • EU Fire Safety Week • ANEC Digital Society WG meets • Universal mobile chargers • The AI Act must put fundamental rights first! • (Non) compliance with chemicals legislation • Low-emission vehicles – improving the EU’s refuelling/recharging infrastructure • Denmark New tests from THINK Chemicals • Season's Greetings

Few people are interested in technical standardisation and even fewer have heard of ANEC. Yet, although standardisation may not seem at all sexy at first glance, it is an essential component of modern life and the role of ANEC is key.