注释：

CEN研讨会协议(CWAs)）是在开放研讨会环境下起草的提出的基于协商一致的标准。这种协议制定及时并且灵活，从研讨会发起到协议发布平均时间周期约为12个月。CWAs不具有欧洲标准地位，国家标准化团体没有义务在国家采用。

CWA 16979:2016是由CEN‘训犬专业能力’研讨会（CEN/WS 078）制定。该文件对训犬专业人员在主要业务运营/培训、工作表现、援助与体育等领域的知识和技能提出了最低参考标准和基本能力要求。

所有CEN的研讨会协议（CWAs）和其他CEN可交付成果可通过CEN成员、附属机构、以及合作标准化机构获得。

New CEN publication defines skills and competences required by professional dog trainers and instructors

Brussels, 22 January 2016 – CEN has published a document that sets out minimum requirements in terms of the knowledge, skills and competences required by professional dog trainers and instructors. The CEN Workshop Agreement on 'Dog training professionals – Knowledge, skills and competence requirements' (CWA 16979:2016) was developed by experts from several different European countries who are members of the CEN Workshop 'Competences for dog training professionals' (CEN/WS 078). 

Across Europe, it is estimated that more than 500,000 people are working as dog trainers, instructors and operators. However, a study on the situation of the European canine sector found that this sector is characterized by multiple organizations and associations with different approaches in terms of dealing with professional qualifications for dog trainers, instructors and operators. This context highlights the need for a common and harmonized approach regarding the cross-border recognition and acceptance of such qualifications.

The new CEN Workshop Agreement on 'Dog training professionals – Knowledge, skills and competence requirements' (CWA 16979:2016) provides minimum reference criteria and essential competence requirements in terms of knowledge and skills for a dog training professional working in the main operational/training, behavioural, assistance and sports areas. This document represents the result of work carried out in 2015 by members of the CEN Workshop 'Competences for dog training professionals' (CEN/WS 078), including experts from several different European countries (such as Belgium, Germany, Italy and Portugal) representing various private and public organizations active in the canine sector, from assistance dogs to rescue dogs.

CWA 16979:2016 sets out minimum competence requirements for dog training professionals, with particular attention to aspects relating to professional behaviour and ethics. Starting from the main tasks a dog training professional should be able to perform, the document defines the relevant skills and knowledge requirements. It also addresses the need for regular updating and continuous improvement of professional competences, by means of a 'lifelong learning' approach.

The CEN Workshop 'Competences for dog training professionals' (CEN/WS 078) was chaired by Cinzia Marconi (President of FCC – FormatoreCinofiloCertificato) from Italy. Referring to CWA 16979:2016, Mrs Marconi said: "This consensus-based document will contribute to improving the quality of dog training professionals' activities, leading to better services for consumers. It will also bring benefits in relation to the protection and welfare of dogs, which is especially relevant in terms of ethical principles that should always be taken into careful consideration."

Stakeholders have responded positively to the publication of CWA 16979:2016. "Finally great guidelines and possibly in the near future a very much needed quality label for dog training professionals, for the benefit of so many ‘best friends’ and all humans," said Caroline Thienpont,  Founder and Head Trainer of HACHIKO – a not-for-profit organization in Belgium, which educates assistance dogs for people with motor disabilities or suffering from epilepsy.

Barbara Schöning, who is member of ESVCE (European Society of Veterinary Clinical Ethology) and GTVMT (German Society of Veterinary Clinical Ethology), said: "CWA 16979 is the first European level document that deals with dog training professionals’ knowledge, skills and competences. It defines requirements that all dog trainers should aim to meet in their education and daily work, and sets a benchmark of what is required in order to train dogs effectively and in way that guarantees their welfare. Furthermore, it identifies which knowledge and skills should be taught to dog owners, thereby ensuring dogs’ long term welfare."

Notes

CEN Workshop Agreements (CWAs) are consensus-based specifications, drawn up in an open 'Workshop' environment. The development of a CWA is fast and flexible, with an average time frame of around 12 months from the launch of the Workshop to the publication of the agreement. A CWA does not have the status of a European Standard and National Standardization Bodies are not obliged to adopt it at national level.

The CEN Workshop Agreement 'Dog training professionals — Knowledge, skills and competence requirements' (CWA 16979:2016) was developed by the CEN Workshop 'Competences for dog training professionals' (CEN/WS 078). This document provides minimum reference criteria and essential competences requirements in terms of knowledge and skills for a dog training professional working in the main operational/training, behavioural, assistance and sports areas.

All CEN Workshop Agreements (CWAs) and other CEN deliverables can be obtained via CEN’s National Members, Affiliates, and Partner Standardization Bodies (see the CEN website).

注释：

CEN研讨会协议(CWAs)）是在开放研讨会环境下起草的提出的基于协商一致的标准。这种协议制定及时并且灵活，从研讨会发起到协议发布平均时间周期约为12个月。CWAs不具有欧洲标准地位，国家标准化团体没有义务在国家采用。

CWA 16979:2016是由CEN‘训犬专业能力’研讨会（CEN/WS 078）制定。该文件对训犬专业人员在主要业务运营/培训、工作表现、援助与体育等领域的知识和技能提出了最低参考标准和基本能力要求。

所有CEN的研讨会协议（CWAs）和其他CEN可交付成果可通过CEN成员、附属机构、以及合作标准化机构获得。

New CEN publication defines skills and competences required by professional dog trainers and instructors

Brussels, 22 January 2016 – CEN has published a document that sets out minimum requirements in terms of the knowledge, skills and competences required by professional dog trainers and instructors. The CEN Workshop Agreement on 'Dog training professionals – Knowledge, skills and competence requirements' (CWA 16979:2016) was developed by experts from several different European countries who are members of the CEN Workshop 'Competences for dog training professionals' (CEN/WS 078). 

Across Europe, it is estimated that more than 500,000 people are working as dog trainers, instructors and operators. However, a study on the situation of the European canine sector found that this sector is characterized by multiple organizations and associations with different approaches in terms of dealing with professional qualifications for dog trainers, instructors and operators. This context highlights the need for a common and harmonized approach regarding the cross-border recognition and acceptance of such qualifications.

The new CEN Workshop Agreement on 'Dog training professionals – Knowledge, skills and competence requirements' (CWA 16979:2016) provides minimum reference criteria and essential competence requirements in terms of knowledge and skills for a dog training professional working in the main operational/training, behavioural, assistance and sports areas. This document represents the result of work carried out in 2015 by members of the CEN Workshop 'Competences for dog training professionals' (CEN/WS 078), including experts from several different European countries (such as Belgium, Germany, Italy and Portugal) representing various private and public organizations active in the canine sector, from assistance dogs to rescue dogs.

CWA 16979:2016 sets out minimum competence requirements for dog training professionals, with particular attention to aspects relating to professional behaviour and ethics. Starting from the main tasks a dog training professional should be able to perform, the document defines the relevant skills and knowledge requirements. It also addresses the need for regular updating and continuous improvement of professional competences, by means of a 'lifelong learning' approach.

The CEN Workshop 'Competences for dog training professionals' (CEN/WS 078) was chaired by Cinzia Marconi (President of FCC – FormatoreCinofiloCertificato) from Italy. Referring to CWA 16979:2016, Mrs Marconi said: "This consensus-based document will contribute to improving the quality of dog training professionals' activities, leading to better services for consumers. It will also bring benefits in relation to the protection and welfare of dogs, which is especially relevant in terms of ethical principles that should always be taken into careful consideration."

Stakeholders have responded positively to the publication of CWA 16979:2016. "Finally great guidelines and possibly in the near future a very much needed quality label for dog training professionals, for the benefit of so many ‘best friends’ and all humans," said Caroline Thienpont,  Founder and Head Trainer of HACHIKO – a not-for-profit organization in Belgium, which educates assistance dogs for people with motor disabilities or suffering from epilepsy.

Barbara Schöning, who is member of ESVCE (European Society of Veterinary Clinical Ethology) and GTVMT (German Society of Veterinary Clinical Ethology), said: "CWA 16979 is the first European level document that deals with dog training professionals’ knowledge, skills and competences. It defines requirements that all dog trainers should aim to meet in their education and daily work, and sets a benchmark of what is required in order to train dogs effectively and in way that guarantees their welfare. Furthermore, it identifies which knowledge and skills should be taught to dog owners, thereby ensuring dogs’ long term welfare."

Notes

CEN Workshop Agreements (CWAs) are consensus-based specifications, drawn up in an open 'Workshop' environment. The development of a CWA is fast and flexible, with an average time frame of around 12 months from the launch of the Workshop to the publication of the agreement. A CWA does not have the status of a European Standard and National Standardization Bodies are not obliged to adopt it at national level.

The CEN Workshop Agreement 'Dog training professionals — Knowledge, skills and competence requirements' (CWA 16979:2016) was developed by the CEN Workshop 'Competences for dog training professionals' (CEN/WS 078). This document provides minimum reference criteria and essential competences requirements in terms of knowledge and skills for a dog training professional working in the main operational/training, behavioural, assistance and sports areas.

All CEN Workshop Agreements (CWAs) and other CEN deliverables can be obtained via CEN’s National Members, Affiliates, and Partner Standardization Bodies (see the CEN website).

energyefficiency – Products living longer thanks to energy efficiency

As consumers, thinking about our products end of life can be difficult. So far, standardization work related to energy efficiency has mainly focused on the energy efficiency of products during their use phase. The end of life of products was forgotten… but changes are taking place. The need to tackle this issue has since been recognized with the emergence of the circular economy.

The energy performance of products concerns us all with more light being shined on it thanks to European Union efforts to put in place drivers so that our economy shifts from a linear to a circular one. And standards play an important role given the support they bring to European regulation.

Durability, recyclability and reparability

In 2015 the European Commission expressed the wish to extend the energy efficiency approach from the use phase of products to their end of life and to regulate aspects such as durability, recyclability and reparability. The term ‘material efficiency’ encompasses the concept.

Today, EU Ecodesign Regulations are more likely to include material efficiency requirements in addition to regular use phase requirements, and to set thresholds that in the future will be applied during the development of new standards.

Looking ahead to a circular economy

So that manufacturers can check compliances with these future requirements on a level-playing field, harmonized references are needed. The European Commission has requested CEN and CENELEC to pave the way.

The Circular Economy Package released in December 2015 mentions the European Commission’s intention to ‘request to European standardisation organizations to develop standards on material efficiency for setting future Ecodesign requirements on durability, reparability and recyclability of products.’
This has led to the standardization request on ecodesign related to material efficiency, M/543, which was accepted by CEN and CENELEC.

In the past CEN and CENELEC have supported the development of dozens of European Standards by providing ad hoc methods for measuring the energy performance of various products in response to standardization requests issued by the European Commission, thereby supporting the implementation of Directive 2009/125/EC on ecodesign of energy-related products.

energyefficiency – Products living longer thanks to energy efficiency

As consumers, thinking about our products end of life can be difficult. So far, standardization work related to energy efficiency has mainly focused on the energy efficiency of products during their use phase. The end of life of products was forgotten… but changes are taking place. The need to tackle this issue has since been recognized with the emergence of the circular economy.

The energy performance of products concerns us all with more light being shined on it thanks to European Union efforts to put in place drivers so that our economy shifts from a linear to a circular one. And standards play an important role given the support they bring to European regulation.

Durability, recyclability and reparability

In 2015 the European Commission expressed the wish to extend the energy efficiency approach from the use phase of products to their end of life and to regulate aspects such as durability, recyclability and reparability. The term ‘material efficiency’ encompasses the concept.

Today, EU Ecodesign Regulations are more likely to include material efficiency requirements in addition to regular use phase requirements, and to set thresholds that in the future will be applied during the development of new standards.

Looking ahead to a circular economy

So that manufacturers can check compliances with these future requirements on a level-playing field, harmonized references are needed. The European Commission has requested CEN and CENELEC to pave the way.

The Circular Economy Package released in December 2015 mentions the European Commission’s intention to ‘request to European standardisation organizations to develop standards on material efficiency for setting future Ecodesign requirements on durability, reparability and recyclability of products.’
This has led to the standardization request on ecodesign related to material efficiency, M/543, which was accepted by CEN and CENELEC.

In the past CEN and CENELEC have supported the development of dozens of European Standards by providing ad hoc methods for measuring the energy performance of various products in response to standardization requests issued by the European Commission, thereby supporting the implementation of Directive 2009/125/EC on ecodesign of energy-related products.

New guidelines on how to correctly handle security dogs

BSI, the business standards company, has launched BS 8517-1, Code of practice for the use of general security dogs and BS 8517-2, Code of practice for the use of detection dogs, to provide guidelines for organizations and individuals who use dogs as a security measure.

BSI convened a diverse group of individuals and organizations who use security dogs, such as construction site managers, police officers, and the MoD to develop the standard. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) classifies security dogs as second only to firearms in ‘use of force’, demonstrating a critical safety need for a standard that provides comprehensive advice for professional dog handlers.

Approximately 5000 security dogs are employed in the UK security sector¹. The new standards provide recommendations on how dog handlers should professionally handle a dog on a day-to-day basis, and give detailed advice on how to comply with existing government legislation, such as The Guard Dogs Act 1975, The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, and the latest Animal Control Bill 2015.

The standards were designed to provide comprehensive guidance for the many varied uses of security dogs, including in high-security environments were dogs trained in bomb detection must be expertly handled.

Building and construction site employees who require a security dog on a mobile basis can also use the standard. Security dogs are sought by construction managers not only to protect a building site but to protect the handler or other staff, as they act as a visual deterrent.

Anne Hayes, Head of Market Development for Governance and Resilience at BSI, said: “BS 8517-1 and -2 were designed to simplify the patchwork of laws security dog handlers must abide by. It is essential that both the handler and the security patrol dog have been fully trained and work in partnership so that the dogs are safe when taken out amongst members of the public, but can also defend the handler should the need arise.”

BS 8517-1, Code of practice for the use of general security dogs, covers all aspects concerning the general welfare of the dog, including kennelling and veterinary guidance. Recommendations in the standard take into account recent changes in dog breeds and the requirement for compulsory micro-chipping in security dogs. The need for dog handlers to obtain specific insurance and equipment – including the use of correction collars – are also covered in the standard.

BS 8517-2, Code of practice for the use of detection dogs, was developed for more advanced users of security dogs, such as those who require dogs in the detection of drugs, firearms, munitions and explosives. Part 2 also includes issues relating to the welfare of the animal covered by Part 1 of the standard, and recommendations for procuring security dog services to ensure the service meets the unique requirements of dog handlers.

Organizations also involved in the development of this standard include the National Security Industry Authority, The Royal Army Veterinary, the National Association of Security Dog Users, the National Police Chiefs’ Council and the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

Revisions to Inverter Energy Systems Standard

The revised edition of AS/NZS 4777.1, Grid connection of energy systems via inverters, Part 1: Installation requirements, was recently published. AS/NZS 4777.1 covers inverter energy systems (IES) connected to the grid at low voltage and clarifies requirements for energy sources other than photovoltaic (PV). 

The revision addresses industry-wide advancements such as the adoption of a variety of energy sources and the larger capacity inverter energy systems that are now available to domestic and business customers. 

     The revision was drafted by Technical Committee EL-042, Renewable Energy Power Supply Systems & Equipment.

    “As the clean energy industry experiences rapid change, AS/NZS 4777.1:2016 provides a more consistent and efficient set of practices,” explained Nigel Wilmot, Co-Chair of EL-042 and Senior Standards and Policy Engineer at Western Power.  

    “The new edition of the standard will bring benefits to domestic and commercial customers wishing to take advantage of the falling prices of systems, the rapidly changing solar PV market and advancements in battery technologies.”

     Sandy Atkins, Co-Chair of EL-042 and Accreditation Manager, Clean Energy Council, described other ways in which Australia will be impacted by these revisions.

    “The advancements in the new standard will help to deliver a smarter energy system which will help to build resilience across the grid and empower consumers to better manage their electricity use using new technologies.”

    The standard addresses many common impacts on the quality of supply on the electricity grid affecting customer system performance. The revisions to the standard intend to allow continued installation of more inverter energy systems without the unwanted impacts on customer systems. 

Guidance for SMEs using ISO 9001 for quality management just released

ISO’s essential guide for SME’s wishing to implement a quality management system (QMS) has just been updated, providing practical advice and concrete examples tailored specifically for small businesses.

ISO 9001:2015 for Small Enterprises – What to do? has just been updated to align with the newly revised version of one of ISO’s most popular standards, ISO 9001, Quality management systems –Requirements, updated in 2015.

The handbook was written by a group of experts from ISO/TC 176/SC 2, the technical subcommittee that developed ISO 9001:2015, and features useful information on everything from how to get started right through to guidance for those who choose to seek certification. It includes practical advice on the different ways of approaching a quality management system (QMS) as well as detailed guidance on each element of ISO 9001:2015.

Nigel Croft, Chairman of ISO/TC 176/SC 2, said: “This handbook recognizes that small businesses have different needs and challenges compared to large organizations, with different ways of working and often with limited resources. This handbook offers tailored advice to help them implement a quality management system that can truly be useful, and help them to improve their overall business performance.”

 “It includes a step-by-step guide to implementing a QMS, providing sector-specific examples for different types of small businesses, such as consultancies, manufacturers and distributors.”

ISO 9001:2015 for Small Enterprises – What to do? also provides a clear explanation of what a QMS is and how it can help organizations improve the quality of the work they do and the products and services they deliver, thereby improving the confidence of their customers and other stakeholders.

ISO 9001 is one of the world’s most widely used quality management system standards, with over one million organizations certified to it in over 170 countries around the world.

ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 for Small Businesses – What to do? are available for purchase from your national ISO member and the ISO Store.