Category: Legislation

Ecodesign requirements on lighting products

FEM, CECE, CEMA and EGMF, representing manufacturers of materials handling, construction, agricultural and garden machinery, have sent a joint position on the draft Ecodesign Regulation on light sources and separate control gears. Whereas the current draft Regulation provides an exclusion for lighting products installed in motor vehicles the sectors request an extension of this exclusion… Read more »

Ecodesign requirements on lighting products

Joint industry letter on cybersecurity

Whereas the cybersecurity package is in the EU legislative pipeline, FEM has pulled together with other industries to send clear messages to decision-makers. The joint letter, initiated by Orgalime, urges to consider three key elements for a successful European cybersecurity certification framework: Do not limit the application of self-assessment Use ad-hoc consultation platforms for candidate… Read more »

Joint industry letter on cybersecurity

Outdoor noise: let go of third-party certification

In the context of the public consultation on the review of the Outdoor Noise Directive (OND), FEM has submitted its position paper to the European Commission. So far, the OND has brought minor benefits to the European material handling industry and it has negatively impacted on its competitiveness. Furthermore, positive impacts on the health of… Read more »

Non-personal data: let it flow!

FEM has just published its position on the European Commission’s proposal on free flow of non-personal data. Materials handling equipment in operation generates substantial quantities of industrial data, either collected and managed by manufacturers directly or through third-party data service providers. Data has thus become fully part of our companies’ business models. FEM has already… Read more »

Non-personal data: let it flow!