UNE Standards October 2026: 11 projects in public consultation affecting your company

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If your company operates in construction, customer service, risk management or rubber industry, you have a limited time window to influence the standards that will govern your sector. The Resolution of November 3, 2026 opens the public information period for 11 UNE standard projects corresponding to October 2026, processed by AENOR.

Participation in this phase is not a minor procedure: comments submitted by companies and sector associations can modify the final content of the standards before their final approval. Ignoring this process means accepting without filter rules that can condition your operations, certifications and future contracts.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution publishes the 11 UNE standard projects that AENOR has in processing corresponding to October 2026. The thematic areas covered are as follows:

UNE standards are national technical standards developed by AENOR. Although in many cases their application is voluntary, they frequently become mandatory reference when cited in regulations, public procurement specifications or sector certification requirements. The public information phase is the only time companies, associations and professionals can propose changes before final approval.

The projects can be consulted and comments must be submitted through AENOR's official portal: https://srp.une.org/

Economic and operational impact

The direct economic impact of this resolution is not immediate: there are no sanctions or costs associated with the public consultation itself. The real impact comes when the standards are approved and integrated into the regulatory or contractual framework of the sector.

The specific operational effects that may result from the approval of these standards include:

• Straw construction: Companies that already use or plan to use straw as a construction material will need to adapt their processes to the UNE standard once approved. This can affect sustainable construction projects, building certifications and public works specifications.
• Customer service: A UNE standard in this area can become an evaluation criterion in public procurement and service outsourcing contracts. Companies with customer service centers will need to review their protocols.
• Compliance and anti-fraud management: These standards can be adopted as reference by auditors, insurers and corporate clients. Failure to adapt can mean being excluded from supplier approval processes.
• High voltage: Electrical maintenance and installation companies will need to update their safety procedures if the standard introduces new technical requirements.
• Digital repositories: Affects document management companies, corporate archives and cloud service providers with clients in regulated sectors.

Who does it affect?

• Construction companies and developers working with alternative or sustainable materials (straw construction)
• Customer service companies and contact centers
• Compliance and regulatory compliance managers in any sector
• Rubber industry and manufacturers of derived products
• Electrical installation and maintenance companies operating in high voltage
• Document management and digital repository providers
• Risk management and anti-fraud departments in banking, insurance and large companies
• Police bodies and organizations (quality in police organizations)
• Sector associations from any of the above areas
• Consultants and auditors specialized in standardization and certification

Practical example

A customer service company that manages contracts with public administrations receives notification that there is a UNE standard project on customer service in public consultation until late December 2026.

If it does not act during the consultation period (between 20 and 40 calendar days from November 12, 2026), the standard will be approved with the content proposed by AENOR's working group. In future public procurement specifications, the Administration may require compliance with that UNE standard as a technical solvency requirement.

On the other hand, if the company accesses srp.une.org, downloads the project, reviews it with its technical team and submits specific comments on requirements it considers disproportionate or inapplicable, it can achieve a final text that is more favorable for its operating model. This process has no direct economic cost, but requires dedicating internal resources during the consultation period.

What should companies do now?

1. Identify which projects affect you: Review the 9 thematic areas in the table above and determine if any standard impacts your main activity or certification processes.
2. Access AENOR's portal: Go to srp.une.org and download the standard projects relevant to your sector. Access is free during the public consultation period.
3. Calculate your maximum deadline: Deadlines range from 20 to 40 calendar days from November 12, 2026. The shortest deadline expires approximately December 2, 2026. Don't wait until the last moment.
4. Involve your technical and legal team: Reviewing a standard project requires technical knowledge of the sector. Assign specific responsible parties for each standard that affects you.
5. Prepare and submit comments if appropriate: If you detect incorrect, disproportionate technical requirements or those that do not reflect the operational reality of your sector, draft specific comments and submit them through AENOR's portal before the deadline expires.
6. Coordinate with your sector association: Collective comments submitted by associations carry more weight. Contact your employers' association or professional association to coordinate a common position.
7. Monitor final approval: Once the consultation period closes, follow the processing status to anticipate when the standard will enter into force and plan operational adaptation.

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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-23734