The lack of harmonised regulations, codes and standards (RCS) is considered one of the major barriers for the commercialisation of fuel cell and hydrogen (FCH) technologies.

By providing the knowledge needed to develop a suitable regulatory framework for the new hydrogen market, the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) is playing a fundamental role in removing these barriers.

Building the scaffolding 

Hydrogen is an essential component of the future energy system, but adequate commercialisation will depend on the right legal environment and regulations, codes and standardisation (RCS) frameworks.