Standardization in REACH in the context of active and healthy ageing

Standardization is an important instrument to transfer research results and innovative knowledge into the market. It fosters dissemination and the availability of these results even after the end of the research project. Therefore, an overview of activities and planning in terms of standardization in the first year of REACH is provided. Standardization requires attention during the complete life span of a research project. Firstly, a research on existing standards and standardization activities related to the field of innovation has been conducted. Based on this a standardization strategy is envisaged that characterizes the next steps in project related standardization. The field of active and healthy ageing requires related standardization activities to enhance compatibility of innovative products and services. Standardization in REACH is an example for how to include standardization activities in a research project.