July 9, 2026
Significant milestone for European AI standardization
July marks an important milestone with the expected publication of EN 18286 “Quality Management System for EU AI Act Regulatory”.…
Read more →JTC 21 develops the European standards that give manufacturers and providers a presumption of conformity with the EU AI Act — built for the European market, and for European values.
CEN-CENELEC Joint Technical Committee 21 (JTC 21) is a dedicated body focused on standardization in the field of Artificial Intelligence. This committee plays a crucial role in developing European Standards for AI technologies, addressing the unique needs and requirements of the European market and societal context.
As AI technologies continue to evolve and impact sectors across Europe, JTC 21 develops harmonized standards that support AI systems which are not only technologically advanced, but also aligned with European values and regulatory frameworks like the AI Act.
The most common questions about the committee, its purpose, and how to get involved.
A technical committee that produces standardization deliverables for the European market.
About JTC 21 →To develop European standards that give manufacturers the presumption of conformity with the AI Act.
Working Groups & Projects →The status of standards under development is published on the CEN-CENELEC technical work page.
CEN-CENELEC technical work page →For questions and more information, reach the secretariat directly through this website.
Contact JTC 21 →The EU's regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, explained by the European Commission.
Read about the AI Act →All individuals, companies and organisations, through their National Standardization Organisation.
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July marks an important milestone with the expected publication of EN 18286 “Quality Management System for EU AI Act Regulatory”.…
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CEN-CENELEC JTC 21 on Artificial Intelligence are pleased to highlight two fundamental AI standards that are now available for Public…
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A new European draft standard has been made available for public consultation as part of CEN‑CENELEC’s work to support the…
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