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:
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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