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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9964

28 August 2009
Contents Publication in full By article 10 / 15
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/energy
BEUC and ANEC welcome passing of traditional light bulbs but want accompanying measures for consumers

Brussels, 27/08/2009 (Agence Europe) - With traditional incandescent light bulbs due to be withdrawn from the Community market on 1 September, ANEC, the European consumers' voice in standardisation, and BEUC, the European Consumers' Organisation, have welcomed the phasing out of these light bulbs (see EUROPE 9864), which, they say, will not only help consumers' pockets but will also improve energy efficiency by reducing energy consumption. Energy saving light bulbs use up to 80% less energy...