The Standardization of EcoDesign in EU The work of CENELEC TC 111X "Environment" and the program of standardisation work in the field of eco-design of Energy-using Products (EuP)

The activity of environmental standardization in Cenelec, the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization, is very important and active. Starting several years ago (1995) with the Task Force BTTF 85-3 that monitorized the environmental matters related to the standardization in electronic and electrotechnical field (to minimising any detrimental impact of electrotechnical activities on the natural environment), is followed from the end of 2004 by the Technical Committee TC 111X "Environment", with the main task of prepare the necessary standards framework and co-ordinate the development, in co-operation with other CENELEC Technical Bodies, or when necessary produce the needed standards documents (guides, basic and horizontal standards, including technical reports), in particular when requested (with a Mandate) by the European Commission in relation to an European Directive on environmental matters.