The Standardisation Directorate within the Standards and Metrology Institute of the MCCAA acts as Malta’s National Standards Body. It provides a national platform for the development, adoption, promotion, and use of standards that support quality, safety, innovation, sustainability, and fair competition.
Standards are essential tools for businesses, public authorities, professionals, consumers, and other stakeholders. They provide agreed technical requirements, good practice, and common reference points that help organisations improve performance, access markets, and meet regulatory or contractual expectations.
Through its work, the Directorate represents Malta in European and international standardisation activities, coordinates national participation in technical committees, develops Maltese national standards, and provides access to European, international, and national standards.
The Standardisation Directorate is responsible for:
European Standardisation
The MCCAA follows European standardisation work and coordinates Malta’s national position on draft European standards. Draft standards are made available for public enquiry before publication, allowing interested parties to review the proposed content and submit comments.
At formal voting stage, the MCCAA is required to express Malta’s national vote on whether a draft standard should be accepted. This stage provides a final opportunity for stakeholders to submit feedback before publication.
CEN Enquiries and Votes Forecast
CENELEC Enquiries and Votes Forecast
Interested parties may submit comments by email to the Head of Standardisation. Feedback received is reviewed and considered by the relevant national or mirror technical committee.
Participate in Standardisation
Stakeholder participation is central to standardisation. Businesses, public authorities, academia, professionals, consumer representatives, technical experts, and other interested parties are encouraged to contribute to standardisation work.
Participation may include:
Those interested in joining an existing committee or proposing the creation of a new committee are invited to contact the Head of Standardisation.
National Standardisation
As Malta’s National Standards Body, the MCCAA coordinates the development of Maltese national standards through national technical committees. These standards address local needs and provide recognised requirements, guidance, or good practice for specific sectors.
National standards may be developed where there is a clear need from industry, public authorities, consumer groups, professional bodies, or other stakeholders. Draft national standards may also be made available for public comment before publication.
The National Work Programme lists national standards currently under development or revision, together with their current stage and next stage.
Published Standards
European standards are adopted nationally and published by endorsement. Maltese national standards are developed by national technical committees established by the MCCAA.
The Directorate maintains information on published standards and provides access to:
