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Joint Research Centre

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The JRC provides scientific expertise on a wide range of topics in support of almost all EU policy areas.

Other activities

Patents and technologies

As part of its mission to provide scientific and technical support to policymakers, the Joint Research Centre has developed a range of inventions and technologies, many of which are protected by patents.


Reference and measurement

The JRC is a centre of reference in its key competence areas, operating through extensive networks with EU and international organisations.


Standardisation

The JRC has a long history of translating science into standards for policymaking. Increasingly, we are injecting our knowledge on societal issues and concerns into the standardisation process.