1.2.2024

Finnish standards – a century of supporting competitiveness

Press release

For 100 years, Finland has used standards to promote competitiveness, the functioning of society, public safety, and national security. Today, the role of standards in world trade has become more strategic and even politicised, as major powers utilise standardization of novel technologies to gain advantage over each other. Celebrating its 100th anniversary, SFS Finnish Standards continues to serve the ever-changing needs of businesses and society.

4.2.2022

The EU to improve competitiveness by standardization

Press release

On 2 February 2022, the European Commission presented its first Standardization Strategy. It strengthens European standardization in order to enhance the EU's global competitiveness and support green and digital development.

28.6.2021

Helena Vänskä, Managing Director of SFS, elected to the Board of the European standardization organisation CEN

Press release

Helena Vänskä, Managing Director of the Finnish Standards Association SFS, has been elected to the Administrative Board of the European standardization organisation CEN for a two-year term. This offers Finland and the Finnish industry a significant vantage point to the development of European standardization.