Lights out for 75W bulbs

IN LINE with policy to conserve energy and cut emissions, the European Union this month banned the manufacture and import of 75W incandescent light bulbs in the bloc.

Last year the EU banned the 100W incandescent bulbs, and in September 2011 it will phase out 60W bulbs.

The EU is also gradually phasing out halogen lamps, with a view to completing this in 2013. All incandescent light bulbs as well as halogen ones will ultimately be removed and replaced by LED lights.

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