Toasters and Europe. The EU is reviewing the policy that makes its appliances so energy efficient

Ecodesign standards make fridges, and other electronic products, better and cheaper. Is the EU edging away from them? A new European Commission initiative is expected to be adopted on the 25 October 2016.

ESO: Background information: New EU energy rules for TVs and other household gadgets http://www.europeansources.info/record/new-eu-energy-rules-for-tvs-and-other-household-gadgets/

European Commission: Growth > Industry > Sustainability and circular economy > Ecodesign http://ec.europa.eu/growth/industry/sustainability/ecodesign/

Politico, 25.10.16: EU to drop plans for new toaster rules http://www.politico.eu/article/eu-to-drop-plans-for-new-toaster-rules/

EurActiv, 26.10.16: [Opinion]: Is Appliance-gate on the horizon? http://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/opinion/is-appliance-gate-on-the-horizon/

EurActiv: Topic: Ecodesign http://www.euractiv.com/topics/ecodesign/

EurActiv, 08.11.16: Commission won’t regulate toasters or hairdryers after Hoovergate scandal http://www.euractiv.com/section/climate-environment/news/commission-wont-regulate-toasters-or-hairdryers-after-hoovergate-scandal/

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