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Pierluigi Cuccuru
The James Elliott ruling opened the Court of Justice's doors to the interpretation of harmonised standards, i.e. technical specifications issued by private parties to implement EU law. Yet, on that occasion no real judicial engagement with the content of the standard occurred. The Anstar judgment represents the first occurrence of this type. The decision is remarkable as it outlines a brief vade mecum on the interpretation of harmonised standards, enucleating the basic elements that courts take into account when exercising their hermeneutic discretion. Moreover, the judgment confirms the Court's willingness to enter into technical standardisation and indirectly offers a chance to reflect on the interplay between judicial and scientific authorities within the European Standardisation System.
