SFS / Finland
Contact person
Ms. Susanna Vahtila
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Consumer representation on policy and governance committees:
| Committee | Representative(s) |
|---|---|
| Standardization Board of SFS | 1 representative from the Finnish Consumer Agency (total of 20) |
| Committee on Consumer Issues in Standardization | Chairman from the Finnish Consumer Agency |
| 1 representative from the Finnish Federation of the Visually Impaired | |
| 1 representative from The Finnish Consumer’s Association | |
| 1 representative from the National Consumer Research Centre | |
| 1 representative from The National Council on Disability | |
| 1 reprentative from the Customs Laboratory | |
| 1 individual expert representing consumers | |
| 1 representative from the TTS Research | |
| 1 representative from Safety Technology and Chemical Authority Tukes | |
| 3 representatives from Standards Writing Bodies |
Consumer representation on international and regional technical committees of priority interest for consumers:
| Social responsibility | |
|---|---|
| ISO Working Group on Social Responsibility | 1 representative, Finnish Consumer Agency |
| Other committees | |
|---|---|
| COPOLCO | 1 representative, Finnish Consumer Agency |
| ANEC, GA + working groups | several representatives |
| CEN/TCs | several representatives |
National technical committees or mirror committees for ISO or IEC TCs:
| Committee | Representative(s) |
|---|---|
| TK 117 Social responsibility, mirror of ISO/TMB/WG SR | 1 representative, Finnish Consumer Agency |
| 1 representative of Consumers | |
| 1 representative, Finnish Consumer Association | |
| TK 110 Toys and child care articles, mirror of ISO/TC 181 | 2 representatives, Finnish Consumer Agency |
| 1 representative,Consumers | |
| 1 representative, Finnish Consumer Association | |
| SK 61, mirror of IEC/TC 61 | 1 representative, Finnish Consumer Agency |
| SK 61F, mirror of IEC/TC 61F | 1 representative, Finnish Consumer Agency |
| Protective clothing, mirror of ISO/TC 94 | 1 representative, Finnish Consumer Agency |
| Floating Equipment, mirror of ISO/TC 188 | 2 representatives, Finnish Consumer Agency |
| 1 representative, Finnish Boating Association | |
| Textiles, mirror of ISO/TC 38 | 1 representative, Finnish Consumer Agency |
Consumer representation for other types of consultation:
Commenting on draft standards open for all.
Tools to support consumer participation in policy and technical work:
- Financial support
- Training
Financial support for travelling occasionally, Ministry of Employment and the Economy (via SFS).
Training on request.