Basis for operation

The Estonian Centre for Standardisation is a non-profit association, which was established by three founding members (Republic of Estonia, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Confederation of Employers and Industry) on 30.11.1999. The Estonian Centre for Standardisation commenced work on 1 April 2000, when the Estonian Centre for Standardisation was given the right, by the Government of the Republic, to operate as the Estonian standard organisation pursuant to the Technical Regulations and Standards Act.

EVS has accepted the WTO Code of Good Practice for the Preparation, Adoption and Application of Standards for the removal of technical barriers to trade.