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Studies - Eco-design
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Eco-design - Working Plan and Preparatory studies
Studies mentioned in the Communication From The Commission To The Council And The European Parliament [COM(2008)660]: Establishment of the working plan for 2009-2011 under the Ecodesign Directive:
Finished studies
Domestic Washing Machines and Dishwashers 
[9 MB]
Boilers and combi-boilers (gas/oil/electric)
Personal computers (desktops and laptops) & computer monitors
Imaging equipment (copiers, faxes, printers, scanners, multifunctional devices)
Battery chargers and external power supplies
Airco and Ventilation (Residential) [10 MB]
Electric Motors (1- 150kW) [3 MB] - Water Pumps [8 MB] - Circulators in Buildings [5 MB] - Ventilation Fans (Non-Residential) [10 MB]
Commercial refrigeration (display cabinets and vending machines
Solid fuel small combustion installation
Vacuum cleaners 
[3 MB]
Networked standby losses of EuPs
Ongoing studies
Central heating products using hot air to distribute heat (other than CHP)
Domestic and commercial ovens (electric, gas, microwave), including when incorporated in cookers
Domestic and commercial hobs and grills
