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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9967

2 September 2009
Contents Publication in full By article 15 / 22
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/energy
Phasing out of incandescent light bulbs by 2012 under way

Brussels, 01/09/2009 (Agence Europe) - The phasing out of traditional incandescent light bulbs from the Community market, to be replaced by more energy efficient products by 2012, has begun. Inefficient traditional 100 watt light bulbs and all pearl light bulbs will now no longer be made in or imported into the EU. These traditional light bulbs, invented by Thomas Edison in 1879, will only be available until stocks run out. Households will now have the choice between long-life compact...

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