AMDEA works with its members on proposed  Government regulations affecting the appliance industry  to ensure that  they are  proportionate and effective.

Product legislation is typically set at EU level and then transposed into UK law. AMDEA focuses on legislation related to safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and environmental protection.  Of these, the laws to protect the environment cover energy consumption, chemical use and end of life arrangements.

Standards cover all aspects of modern day life, but AMDEA focuses on those supporting European legislative requirements, such as safety, EMC, environment and performance.

AMDEA is also active in discussions on market surveillance policy and enforcement.  Each EU Member State is responsible for these in its own territory. AMDEA maintains strong links with the relevant UK Government Departments who have both legal and civil measures at their disposal.

The following are a selection of recent consultation responses on key policy issues:

• Consultation on proposals regarding smart appliances

  Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

  6 June 2019
• Consultation on proposals regarding smart appliances

  Department of Business and Innovation Skills

  8 June 2019
• Consultation on the Government’s regulatory proposals regarding Internet of Things (IoT) security

  Department of Digital Culture, Media & Sport

  5 June 2019
• Consultation of Plastic Packaging Tax

  HM Treasury

  12 May 2019
• Consultation on Household and Business Recycling Collections in England

  Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

  13 May 2019
• Home Electrical Safety Call for Evidence

  All Party Parliamentary Group

  23 February 2019
• Leaving the EU: implications for U policy makers

  Energy and Climate Change Committee

  2 September 2019
• Consultation on Waste Section of the London Draft Environment Strategy

  Mayor of London

  16 November 2019
• UK Position Paper: Continuity in the availability of goods for the EU and UK

  Department for Exiting the European Union

  5 September 2019
• Food waste inquiry

  Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee

  13 September 2019
• Free movement of goods report: review of the balance of competences

  Department of Business and Innovation Skills

  17 February 2014
• Consultation on proposals for an Environment Bill

  Welsh Government

  15 January 2014
• Consultation paper on the introduction of restrictions on the landfilling of foodwaste

  Department of the Environment (Northern Ireland)

  2 December 2013
• Consultative communication on the sustainable use of phosphorus

  European Comission

  27 November 2013
• Draft Consumer Rights Bill

  Department of Business and Innovation Skills

  14 September 2013