The first step in considering which ecodesign requirements should be set for particular products is the preparatory study. These studies recommend ways to improve the environmental performance of the product. Initially, 14 lots were studies as below:
The complete list of the selected contractors and of their contact information is available here
The Commission also launched an additional study on Simple Converter Boxes for digital television (Simple STBs, www.ecostb.com).
The following is the latest situation (October 2007) with the likely dates the implementing measures will be enforced for the initial product families. Click on the image to open up the full size table in a new window (source: http://ec.europa.eu/energy/demand/legislation/eco_design_en.htm#studies)
The second round of preparatory studies focusses on a further 5 preparatory studies featuring:
solid fuel small combustion installations (in particular for heating)
laundry dryers
vacuum cleaners
complex set top boxes (with conditional access and/or functions that are always on)
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