EVS is celebrating 25th anniversary

After Estonia regained its independence in 1991, the Standards Board took on the essential task of developing standardisation, accreditation, and metrology – it played a key role in shaping these fields during the early years. 

The transition to a market economy and internationally recognised principles of standardisation took time. A key focus was shifting from a mandatory system to a voluntary standardisation system. This transition took time, dedication, and extensive cooperation at home and abroad.

We are especially grateful for the close collaboration with our standardisation colleagues abroad during these formative years.

In April 2000, a new chapter began with the founding of the Estonian Centre for Standardisation. This year, we proudly celebrate our 25th anniversary. 

Today, we have grown into an organisation with 58 active standardisation committees and over 500 dedicated members. The number of valid Estonian standards now exceeds 29,000.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the organisations that have been with us on this journey, and we are excited about the continued collaboration ahead!

Some important milestones 

2000 Estonian Centre for Standardisation (EVS) is founded.	●
	●	2003 For the first time, Estonian standards become available for ordering online.
2004 EVS becomes a full member of CEN and CENELEC.	●
	●	2005 The number of Estonian standards exceeds 10,000.
2011 EVS becomes a full member of ISO.	●
	●	2015 The 50th standardisation committee is formed (EVS/TK 50 Building Information Modelling).
2021 The organisation adopts a new name: Estonian Centre for Standardisation and Accreditation.	●
	●	2025 We celebrate our 25th anniversary.