23.12.2002 Eco-Design and End Use Equipment A draft directive on "Eco-Design and End Use Equipment" (environmental requirements for energy consuming appliances) prepared by the Commission is …
06.12.2002 Safety Requirements for Scooters ANEC, the European organisation representing consumer interests in standardisation, and also the Consumer Council raise objections against a draft …
01.10.2002 Chemistry Sets The European standard EN 71-4:1990 concerning chemistry sets will be strengthened. The proposed changes by the Consumer Council regarding the …
23.07.2002 Decorative oil lamps The European standard prEN 14059 "Decorative oil lamps - Safety requirements and test methods" is approved. A great day for the Consumer Council!
15.04.2002 Lighters The draft standard prEN 13869 "Lighters - Child-resistance for lighters - Safety requirements and test methods" receives a positive result in the …
15.02.2002 draft standard prEN 14059 The European draft standard prEN 14059 "Decorative oil lamps - Safety requirements and test methods" is submitted to CEN for the format vote. A …
03.12.2001 Welcome Austria The Austrian television program "Welcome Austria" reports about safety of lighters and the study conducted by the Consumer Council and the …
29.11.2001 Conference "New Approach" Upon initiative of the Danish government a 2 days conference was held on the subject of the "New Approach". Of particular interest was the question …
04.11.2001 Radio Consumer Magazine "Help" The Austrian radio consumer magazine "Help" reports on the web site of the Consumer Council.
01.10.2001 Consumer Council celebrates 10th anniversary The Consumer Council celebrates its 10th anniversary. The secretariat of the Consumer Council at the Austrian Standards Institute was put in …
18.09.2001 Baby Walking Frames The revised version of the European standard on baby walking frames was prepared by a small editorial team under the leadership of the Consumer …