NEN
NEN is the abbreviation of NE derlandse N orm ( Dutch standard) and, since May 8, 2000, has also been the new name of the cooperative association of the Foundation Koninklijk Nederlandse Normalisatie Instituut (Dutch standardization institute ) and the Stichting Koninklijk Nederlands Elektrotechnisch Comité (Foundation NEC, specializing in the Standardization in the field of electrical engineering and information and communication technology ). Both organizations work closely together at a common location in Delft , albeit each with its own board. The NEN administers and publishes the standards applicable to the Netherlands in very different areas.
The NEN is a standard that defines all Dutch standards for different areas. Standards are available for almost everything, from everyday objects to data protection. There are around 2000 specific Dutch standards, but many more apply, for example those that come from the European Union or are valid worldwide ( ISO ).
Litigation
In 2006, Knooble , a web portal of the central building inspectorate, filed a lawsuit against the NEN. Knooble believed that laws should not refer to NEN standards as long as NEN standards are only available for a fee. According to Knooble, the Basic Law states that regulations in the Netherlands must be made available free of charge. On December 31, 2008, the civil court in The Hague ruled the plaintiff and found that the clauses of the 2003 Building Decree, insofar as they refer to NEN standards, are not binding, as they were not published in accordance with the provisions of the Announcement Act.