Euralarm News

Euralarm will organise a Perimeter Round Table on November 25, during the Section Meetings in Athens. Interested parties can join the round table either online or in person. The security landscape in Europe is evolving rapidly. As technology advances and threats become more complex, perimeter protection has emerged as a critical layer in safeguarding people, property, and infrastructure. Industry experts and decision-makers Recognising the growing importance of this field, Euralarm is organis...

The rapid growth of e-commerce has transformed global markets and is creating new opportunities. The downside is that e-commerce also introduces significant challenges in consumer safety, market fairness, and regulatory compliance. The European Commission provides a framework for addressing these challenges through a technical approach that ensures a level playing field for all market operators. These actions are part of the Communication on e-Commerce, ‘A Comprehensive EU Toolbox for Sa...

The revised EU Construction Products Regulation officially came into force on January 7, 2025, bringing updates to the regulatory framework for construction products. However, despite its adoption, nothing will change in the short term for CE marking and EU declarations of conformity, including those in the fire safety industry. Evolving compliance Until new harmonised technical specifications are developed and adopted - based on a forthcoming standardisation request - the existing harmonised...

Euralarm has published a new guideline on contracting cloud services for secure remote access to alarm systems and for secure alarm transmission.  The guideline provides a description of important concepts related to cloud services, considers relevant standards and provides an overview of the legal criteria for the choice of a cloud service provider. IP-based alarm transmission Anyone who looks around in everyday life will soon realise that cloud services have become an indispensable par...

Euralarm will organise a live webinar on the overhaul of EN 50131-1 on November 7th at 16:00 - 17:30 CET.  To protect people, businesses, and resources against burglary and robbery, the use of intrusion and hold-up alarm systems is widely spread. Many homes and buildings are equipped with such a system. The requirements for the design of these are laid down in the European standard EN 50131-1. Technologies requirements With technology evolving and remote access, cloud processing, smart h...

The delegates of Euralarm’s Services Section have elected Dave Wilkinson as Vice-Chair of the section. He follows in the footsteps of Brian Cunningham. Robert Thilthorpe, Chair of the Services Section, stated, “I’d like to thank Brian for his efforts as the previous Vice-Chair and I am sure that Dave will be given the support that our delegates have always given Brian and I, to help us to move the Services Section to the next level." Development of service standards Thiltho...

Euralarm has released a Position Paper in which definitions are proposed that can be endorsed by the European Commission in the Implementing an Act complementing the CRA.  Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is expected to be published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) in  September or October 2024. This new Regulation will provide essential requirements enforcing protection mechanisms on digital products (hardware and software) to improve th...

Euralarm has welcomed AddSecure as a new member. The European provider of secure IoT connectivity and end-to-end solutions will become a member of the Euralarm Security Section.  IoT and end-to-end solutions AddSecure is a European provider of secure IoT connectivity and end-to-end solutions.  The company helps customers optimise their operations, drive business value, and secure vital functions. Data-driven, and sensor-based Their secure IoT solutions are used within the areas o...

Following the publication of the EC’s White Paper "How to master Europe's digital infrastructure" Euralarm is emphasising the potential risks and challenges associated with an uncoordinated and premature shutdown of 2G and 3G networks.  The aforementioned White Paper discusses the need to adapt spectrum management to meet the demands of the Digital Decade, including the coordinated shutdown of 2G and 3G networks while ensuring the continued support of essential legacy services such a...

Advancements in technology and industry practices as well as changes in regulatory agendas and directives make it necessary to continuously initiate new standards and update existing standards to ensure they remain relevant and effective. In this context, leadership in standardisation is a crucial factor for achieving the desired benefits and outcomes both for industry and society. That requires the ability and willingness of an actor to initiate, influence and shape the development and implem...

Following a decision of its Board, Euralarm has welcomed Safety Technology International as a new member. The company will join the Fire Section of Euralarm which monitors and analyses the developments and reviews what the impact of new technologies can be. This not only will help members to better understand the topics and their impact, but also act as a guidance on prioritising the actions and the work regarding standardisation and certification. Understanding of the EU policy Companies jo...

During the 2024 General Assembly of Euralarm in Prague, the members chose Peter Mita as the new President of Euralarm. He succeeds Jon Könz who was President for the past three years. Peter Mita is the Southern Europe Commercial leader of Honeywell Fire.  ​2024 General Assembly The 2024 General Assembly was held in Prague where the outgoing President praised among others the work that was done in information sharing, supporting members with regulatory expertise, and guiding stan...

The European Parliament has plenary voted in favour of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) recently. This is a major step towards decarbonisation of the building stock. However, the new directive also creates fire safety and security challenges. Euralarm proposes a planned and holistic approach of these topics. European building stock A large majority of the buildings in the European Union, about 85%, were constructed prior to 2000. Within this group, 75% are categorised as...

Euralarm urges the European Commission to extend the Article 11(3) exemption of the Batteries Regulation to include smoke alarm devices, carbon monoxide alarms, and gas alarms. These products should meet the following criteria:  Life Protection: Explicitly designed to protect human lives within living environments.  EN Product Standard: Tested and approved according to valid EN standards.  10-Year Battery: Powered by a portable battery that reliably supplies the device for a...

Following a decision of the Board Euralarm has welcomed Detectortesters as their newest member. The company will become a member of the Euralarm Fire Section and Services Section. Detectortesters are the world’s pioneering designer and manufacturer of functional test solutions for fire detection systems. With over 50 years of experience in the field of testing, the company’s product range provides a global audience with functional test solutions for smoke, heat and CO fire detectors...

The fire safety and security industry is facing a talent shortage, as many experienced professionals are retiring and fewer young people are entering the field. This is a challenge, but also an opportunity, for the industry to attract and retain the best and brightest talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.  Live webinar Euralarm will organise a live webinar on attracting and retaining talent on Thursday, 18 April 2024. The webinar will start at 16:00 CET and run until 17:30 CE...

Euralarm, representing the electronic fire safety and security industry in Europe, celebrates the European Parliament’s plenary vote in favour of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD); a major step towards decarbonisation of the building stock. Better-performing buildings also mean safer and more secure buildings. Every year, EU countries face major fires in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, taking the lives of thousands of European citizens and causin...

The delegates of Euralarm’s Extinguishing Section have elected Gerd Hülsen as Vice-Chair of the section. He follows in the footsteps of Torbjørn Laursen. Alan Elder, Chair of the Extinguishing Section, stated, “I’d like to thank Torbjørn for his efforts as the previous Vice-Chair. I am sure that Gerd will be given the support that our delegates have always given Torbjørn and I, to help us to move the Extinguishing Section to the next level.” Fu...

The Horizontal Compliance Committee of Euralarm has started a new Task Group focusing on environmental and sustainability issues. The kick-off meeting of the new Task Group took place on August 23rd.  Environment & Sustainability  In early 2023, the Horizontal Compliance Committee acknowledged that the number of European legislative initiatives related to environment and sustainability under the European Green Deal was continuously growing and that the experts from the Eura...

Euralarm will organise a live webinar on the recently published guidance document on remote services on Thursday, 4 May, 2023. Recently, Euralarm released a guidance document including three checklists on remote services. Self-assessment It allows service companies to make a self-assessment of their readiness and compliance with the provisions laid down in EN 16763, EN 50710, and CLC/TS 50136-10.  The Guidance Document and checklists are the topics of a webinar that will be organised on...

Euralarm has released a statement on postponement of the applicability date of the RED DA. The European Commission has taken steps to protect its citizens from cyber-attacks and data breaches by establishing the Delegated Act ((EU) 2022/30) for the Radio Equipment Directive. Although CEN/CLC/JTC 13/WG 8 is achieving an unprecedented task with the extremely fast development of harmonised standards supporting the RED DA requirements, Euralarm feels that the applicability date of the RED DA (curr...

Euralarm, the Security Industry Association (SIA), the Latin American Security Association (ALAS) and the Canadian Security Association (CANASA) invite to join the multi-association virtual panel discussion on cybersecurity strategies for physical security and the importance of a holistic approach to cybersecurity. The webinar will take place on April 5th, starting at 16.00 hours CET. Discussion with experts In this discussion, pioneering experts will emphasise the responsibility of everyone...

Euralarm has formed an Executive Advisory Council that is open for members' senior managers. They should bring a broad view of the fire safety and security industry and how it is evolving. Standardisation of products and systems Ever since its founding Euralarm has been heavily involved in standardisation of products and systems for the fire and security industry to guarantee continuous improvement of product quality and system reliability. This important contribution to a Europe where citiz...

Euralarm has released a position paper on the Cyber Resilience Act. The position paper provides Euralarm’s view on the elements of the proposed Cyber Resilience Act that should be kept for the published legislation, identifies some unclarities that, if maintained, would lead their manufacturers into some legal uncertainty, and proposes several amendments to the text. Cyber Resilience Act The Cyber Resilience Act is the proposal for a regulation on cybersecurity requirements for products...

This year, Euralarm started a new initiative focusing on diversity and attracting new talent. The importance of the initiative is underlined by the rapid engineer retention and the lack of competent and qualified engineers. This article details the Euralarm initiative and reviews several activities undertaken by Euralarm and its members. The fire and security industries are industries with a long and rich history. The origins of the fire industry could be traced back to Nero, the Roman Emperor...

Remote services are covered by three standards (EN 50710:2021 3, EN 16763:2017 and CLC/TS 50136-10:2022) and the concepts introduced in them are complex. Guidance document  Euralarm felt the need to produce a guidance document, that provides micro and small service companies with a handy checklist when subcontracting the operation and maintenance of the Remote Access Infrastructure (RAI) to a Remote Infrastructure Service Provider (RAISP). The guidance explains the main elements of the R...

CertAlarm published the updated versions of their Scheme Rules after having received the confirmation of the successful audit from the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) and its members, the European National Accreditation Bodies. The Scheme Rules form the basis for CertAlarm's approach, which is unique in Europe, to offer a pan-European quality mark in the fire protection and security systems industry. While all other quality marks present in this industry in Europe primarily focus o...

Alarm systems are essential for the economic success of almost all sectors of European markets. Rapid technological developments and policy developments have brought new challenges for alarm systems and the alarms systems’ market. One of these challenges is the cyber security of the connected alarm systems. Euralarm members are involved in these challenges via the CENELEC Technical Committee 79 (TC 79). Within Europe the CENELEC Technical Committee 79 (TC 79) is developing and maintaining...

The BSIA has expanded its membership of Euralarm into its Services Section. This section links all services associated with the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of security and fire systems across Europe and internationally. The BSIA was already an active member of the Euralarm Security Section, representing the interests of manufacturers in regulatory and standardisation matters. The BSIA also represents the views of its members in their horizontal compliance, cyber security, and mark...

Following a decision of the Board Euralarm has welcomed ANPI as their newest member. The Belgian association will become a member of the Euralarm Security Section. ANPI Located near Brussels, the heart of Europe, ANPI is a non-profit organisation founded as an initiative of insurance companies. More and more professional associations and associations of industry interested in the fields of fire and theft prevention are becoming members of ANPI. Public authorities are also represented within AN...