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Brexit readiness (GEN - 1140.00)

Communication on getting ready for changes at the end of the transition period

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The European Commission has issued a communication on readiness at the end of the transition period between the EU and the UK. Manufacturers are strongly advised to double-check their readiness, notably with regards to customs, VAT, product requirements and conformity marking.

Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Working Plan 2020-2024 (GEN - 1139.00)

Notes from the first stakeholder meeting

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2020 - Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Working Plan 2020-2024

The European Commission and the Consortium presented the first Task reports of the Working Plan 2020-2024 The Working Plan 2020-2024 will act as a bridge for future ‘sustainable product policy initiative’. It may be noted that the Commission has told DG GROW to be ready with a ‘suitable working plan’ by October in case it would be needed.

EU Strategy for Energy System Integration (GEN - 1138.00)

EU to unlock the potential of the heat pump sector in decarbonising the energy system

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2020 - EU Strategy for Energy System Integration

On 8 July 2020, the European Commission published its EU Strategy for Energy System Integration. The Strategy identifies heat pumps as one the key technologies for achieving its aims. In 2021, the European Commission will review the Energy Efficiency Directive, the Renewable Energy Directive, the Energy Taxation Directive, and consider the extension of the EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) to new sectors in order to boost the deployment of heat pumps and district heating and cooling systems.

Consultation on Candidate Cybersecurity Certification Scheme (GEN - 1136.00)

Connectivity of appliances as possible subject to certification schemes

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2020 - Consultation on Candidate Cybersecurity Certification Scheme

The sensitivity of the connectivity of appliances and equipment to cyberattacks has been mentioned in various meetings and seminars. The European Union has established a European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) that has been looking at this issue for over 20 years, initially focussing on the financial sectors. Since last year it has been drawing up cybersecurity certification schemes. How much these schemes will extend to HVACR equipment is not yet known.

Notifications: Standardisation – June 2020 (GEN - 1135.00)

Monthly overview for members on recent developments

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On a monthly basis, the Eurovent Team compiles a global overview of the latest developments concerning new standardisation activities and technical regulations of relevance for the HVACR industry. Our Notifications allow members to be prepared for developments that can have an impact on them and their products.