Standards

Explore the technology standards ETSI creates for a connected world

As an officially recognised European Standardisation Organisation, ETSI creates and maintains thousands of standards, technical specifications and other deliverables that are foundational to the development and market success of ICT-enabled products, systems, applications and services. In a hyper-connected global marketplace ETSI standards foster interoperability, cybersecurity and sustainability to benefit technology developers, vendors and end users.


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Understanding standards

We publish thousands of freely-available technology standards, specifications and reports every year. Learn about the different types of ETSI publications, and their critical role in ensuring the interoperability, safety, sustainability and regulatory compliance of ICT systems worldwide.

The standards-making process

Our world-class technical standards are created through a transparent, consensus-driven process. Find out how ETSI standards are developed, approved and maintained to ensure their enduring value and relevance in a fast-changing European and global technology landscape.

European regulation

ETSI supports European radio regulation by providing harmonised standards and technical guidance.
Our work enables manufacturers and service providers to access European markets while ensuring compliance.
Through collaboration with the EC, EFTA and CEPT/ECC, we help shape spectrum use and regulatory frameworks.

Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD)

ETSI’s Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD) process provides a secure and transparent way for individuals and organisations to report potential security issues in ETSI standards. Valid reports are triaged and resolved in collaboration with technical groups, with the aim of reaching resolution within 90 days.

  • Other ways to get ETSI standards

    • The National Standards Organisations (NSOs) assist us in the making of European Standards (ENs). You can buy the standards from these NSOs.
    • The National Standardisation Bodies (NSBs) assist us in the making of European Standards (ENs) and European standardisation deliverables in response to Standardisation Requests to support the European legislation or policies, in accordance with the amended Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012.
    • There are international distributors around the world from which you can also obtain ETSI standards:
    Country  Company name
    AUSTRALIA Standards Australia
    CZECH REPUBLIC Normservis
      EN Standard
    JAPAN  KEC Ogasawara
    KAZAKHSTAN  RSE (Kazakhstan institute for standardization and certification)
    UNITED KINGDOM  ILI London Information (SAI Global)
    UNITED STATES  ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
      IHS (Information Handling Services)
      Thomson Reuters

     

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Standards development and committees

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Research and innovation support

ETSI offers services to support early-stage research and innovation, helping businesses and organisations drive advancements in emerging technologies and align with evolving industry standards.

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Policy affairs

ETSI provides a collaborative platform that supports businesses in understanding and navigating technology policies and regulatory frameworks.

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Algorithms and codes

Discover how ETSI manages and delivers codes and security algorithms that underpin trusted communications systems. From encryption technologies to protocol identifiers, access the resources and...

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