Terms of Reference

1. Handle questions of practice related to the test specifications and test methods detailed in the standards accepted for use in the European Certification Schemes,

2. Detail the way in which the tests related to the European Certification Schemes have to be carried out so as to achieve the necessary reproducibility of test results,

3. Harmonize the design and use of the test equipment if referred to in standards and to make recommendations to the relevant technical committee or subcommittee of the CENELEC for improvements of those standards,

4. Assess whether a question from a member or user on the applicability of a particular standard to the design of a specific product should be referred to the relevant standards committee(s) for an interpretation,

5. Develop and maintain lists of testing equipment,

6. Establish test equipment requirements for standards used for the European Certification Schemes,

7. Manage and support Proficiency Testing Programs as appropriate,

8. Organize workshops pertaining to the OSM activities and technical issues,

9. Provide testing laboratories with a forum in which practical testing problems can be demonstrated and discussed,

10. Carry out other technical work as directed by the European Certification Schemes.