Even the salespeople in the shops are unaware of the upcoming changes. How will people learn about the measure and know which lamps to buy from September 2009?
It is in the best interest of industry and retailers to satisfy their clients at all levels of the distribution chain. The lamp industry has started to take care of information to retailers and to the public and to manage adequate supply of alternative product range. Although the regulation is not yet adopted, in the past weeks they have been extensive meetings with retailers to clarify the details of the incandescent bulb phase-out scheme and to make them aware of all the alternatives, so that in turn the retailers can channel the information to their customers and start placing orders to ensure a smooth transition. Moreover, as soon as the regulation is adopted, the Commission is planning to convene the lamp industry, the retailers, other relevant stakeholders and the Member States to reinforce the communication for consumers across the EU.
