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The purpose of this recommendation for a second reading is to set design requirements for energy-using products throughout their life cycle, the main aim being to reduce the adverse impact of such products on the environment. This is an issue of major importance and Parliament accordingly tabled a range of important amendments at first reading, including amendments on conformity assessment of products, eco-design requirements that must be met, setting up a credible and effective market monitoring system, support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and informing consumers.
In its common position, the Commission and the Council adopted some of the amendments put forward by Parliament, thus leaving behind significant concerns in this area.
I support the rapporteur’s proposal, which is in my view realistic and stands a reasonable chance of being implemented. Examples of this include the clarification of concepts such as importer and manufacturer, the suggestion that surveillance must be tighter, whilst concern is shown for SMEs and some leeway is provided for adapting standards to the specific characteristics of the Member States.
I voted in favour of the new amendments, which, in the name of balance, reinstate the previous positions held by Parliament."@en1
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