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The Seconded European Standardization Expert for India (SESEI) project is launched in March 2013. Its general objective is to raise awareness on the European Standardization System, values and assets in India. The project is supported and operated by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) and the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), as well as by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Enterprise and Industry (EC DG ENTR) and by the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

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Newsletter India September 2025

We are happy to present the September edition of the SESEI Newsletter India, from the desk of SESEI VI. The news and updates from the ESOs i.e. ETSI, CEN & CENELEC and EU/EFTA have been broadly categorized into “Digitization” and “Green & Clean Technologies”.

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Newsletter Europe September 2025

We are happy to present the September edition of the SESEI Newsletter Europe from the desk of SESEI VI. The news and updates from the ESOs i.e. ETSI, CEN & CENELEC and EU/EFTA have been broadly categorized into “Digitization” and “Green & Clean Technologies”.

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SESEI’s Article: The European Union’s approach towards trustworthy and safe Artificial Intelligence

AI has become deeply woven into the fabric of our daily lives, often in ways we may not even notice. From virtual assistants reminding us to take medication or playing our favourite genre of music, to AI-driven medical devices, For more details click here>>


 

SESEI Objectives

The SESEI’s mission is to enhance the visibility of European standardization activities,increase the cooperation between Indian and European standardization bodies and support European companies facing standardization related issues hampering market access to India.

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European Standards

European standards are market driven and any stakeholder affected by a standard can have a say in its development. Technical committees drawn from representatives from businesses of all sizes, government, trade associations , research environment, as well as society

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EU-India Relation

The European Union and the Republic of India benefit from a longstanding relationship going back to the early 1960s.The Joint Political Statement of 1993 and the 1994 Co-operation Agreement, which is the current legislative framework for cooperation

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EU Commission releases 2nd draft of the Code of Practice on marking & labelling AI-generated content. The updated draft supports compliance with Article 50 of the AI Act, introducing:

✔️ Simplified requirements for labelling AI content
✔️ Greater flexibility for signatories
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🤝 India & Finland strengthen cooperation in digitalization & sustainability

Key focus areas include:

· Collaboration in AI, 6G, semiconductors, and digital public infrastructure
· Partnerships in clean energy, smart grids, and green hydrogen
· Creation of Joint Working Groups

Can you tell if an image was AI-generated❓

To foster transparency, the EU has published the 2nd draft of the Code of Practice to clearly label AI-generated content & deepfakes.

The new draft will help providers & deployers meet AI Act’s requirements.

🔗https://link.europa.eu/QW4wNh

#SESEI India Newsletter – February 2026 Edition is out now!

Read the full edition here: https://sesei.eu/emailers/2026/february/index-in.html

Below are the key highlights from this edition:

· CEN and CENELEC Work Programme 2026
· EU Sets World’s First Voluntary Standard for Permanent Carbon Removals
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#SESEI Europe Newsletter – February 2026 Edition is out now!

Read the full edition here: https://sesei.eu/emailers/2026/february/index-eu.html

Below are the key highlights from this edition:

· AI Impact Summit 2026, New Delhi – Report
· Indian Union Ministry - MeitY signs Administrative Arrangement on

The India–European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) is a comprehensive economic partnership that strengthens cooperation in trade, services and investment. The agreement covers trade in goods and services, investment promotion,

New EN IEC 60601-2-57!🔬
The new European standard sets updated safety & performance requirements for non-laser light source equipment used in medical & aesthetic applications, aligning with EU MDR.
Read more: https://lnkd.in/ecMihNvU
#TrustStandards #ENinthespotlight

The EU & India are set to grant each other Most Favoured Nation status locking in fair tariff treatment for at least five years. The agreement is likely to be effective in a year after legislative ratification, resulting in

🔹 Reduced tariffs on 96.6% of goods traded
🔹 Saves

On the Spot: CEN and CENELEC Newsletter / February 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/e5e4c3899b80/on-the-spot-cen-and-cenelec-newsletter-february26-17462310

Some weeks ago, the 🇪🇺 & 🇮🇳 concluded a historic Free Trade Agreement.

Today, we’re publishing the provisional text of the deal, offering a first detailed look at its scope and ambition.
Tariff schedules will follow at a later stage.

More info: https://link.europa.eu/RMXd6t

#EUTrade

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