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EuP in Spain Update
March 20, 2008
Spain - Design for Environment, Energy Efficiency
A Special Report has been prepared which discusses the Spanish legislation implementing the EU Directive on the eco-design of energy-using products (the "EuP Directive"). The EuP Directive is a framework directive; products are not be subject to eco-design or energy efficiency requirements until implementing measures (so-called "Commission Directives") have been issued. The directive itself does not create legal obligations for manufacturers. Likewise, the Eco-Design Decree does not set forth any requirements applying to EuP products. Rather, it specifies the requirements applicable to manufacturers and importers of EuPs in case an implementing measure applies and requires compliance with these implementing measures.
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