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Recent European Commission updates (GEN – 907.00)

17 May 2018

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General

Recent European Commission updates (GEN – 907.00)

17 May 2018

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Home Recent European Commission updates (GEN – 907.00)

On 16 May 2018, the European Commission provided the draft minutes of three Consultation Forum meetings (lighting, washing machines, dishwashers) held in December 2017. Among the relevant abstracts are enclosed: General and the discussion on material efficiency. Of note too is the updated FAQ on professional refrigeration.

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