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VAT – an obstacle to a circular society
Changed handling of VAT could be the key to increased circular handling of white goods and electronics. This is according to APPLiA chairman Kent Oderud. Read the full reasoning below. VAT – value added tax – the handling of this could be a key to more circular behavior among citizens in our society. On the one hand, we all want to increase the frequency of repairs instead […]
Market control – a necessity not only for fair competition between companies
Market surveillance contributes to the UN's global goal no. 12 on sustainable consumption and production. Its task is to ensure health, safety, and consumer protection. Swedac is responsible for coordination between the Swedish authorities that conduct market surveillance. Coordination is primarily carried out through the Market Surveillance Council, where APPLiA and other business stakeholders participate in reference groups. Market surveillance can take the form of planned inspections […]
Christmas Gift of the Year 2022 – an industry product?
On November 17, HUI Research will present the Christmas Gift of the Year, for the 35th year in a row! Applia is keeping its fingers crossed that this year it will be a product from our industry. Designating the Christmas Gift of the Year and forecasting the turnover in the upcoming Christmas shopping season is a tradition that HUI Research has carried out since 1988, when the baking machine was awarded the honor. After that […]
Black Friday – horror or success this year?
Speculation about how this year's Black Friday will turn out in our own industry and in other industries is hotly debated among experts, opinion leaders and the media. Among companies in the retail sector, there is great excitement about how consumers will react to the expected price increases from the various players. Applianytt has therefore asked around and checked what […]
What is expected from the last quarter of 2022 in the industry?
If 2020 was the pandemic year that made us change our consumption patterns, then 2021 was the year characterized by logistics chaos and component shortages but also record growth in our industry. Now 2022 will probably be the year that will be characterized by total chaos. Inflation is rising. The krona is weakening. Energy prices are skyrocketing. Less space for consumption. And now we are already in the fourth […]
The Riksdag votes no to adjustment of the electronics tax
”First step towards abolishing the electronics tax” – this is how APPLiA Sweden’s chairman Kent Oderud comments on the Riksdag’s decision to stop the GDP indexation of the electronics tax at the turn of the year. The Swedish Riksdag decided today, Wednesday, October 26, to reject the previous government’s proposal to add a two percent extra index increase to the electronics tax, on top of the already rolling inflation-based annual increase, […]
After pressure: The Tax Committee says no
The tax on certain electronics (including white goods, IT and other home electronics) was introduced in July 2017 and has since been subject to strong criticism from authorities, companies and organisations. This has only led to the tax structure being changed several times since its introduction and increases in the tax by between 40-50 percent. The constant changes indicate that […]
Take care of your cast iron
— How to clean and care for your kitchen's most faithful servant Cast iron pans have long been a fixture in Swedish kitchens. An inherited cast iron pot with hundreds of slow cooks in its back is said to enhance the flavors of your dinners and the likelihood that they will last for generations is good. Provided that you care for and clean your pan, of course. APPLiA gives you the […]
Slow cooking – easy & efficient with a slow cooker
Autumn is the time for stews and slow cooking. Cooking food at a slightly lower temperature for a slightly longer time has several advantages and can be done in several ways, with different types of equipment. Slow cooking means that more nutrients are preserved because the ingredients are simmered and not boiled, and it also gives better taste, claim proponents. Slow cooking gives plenty of […]
Use the product calculation or calculate it yourself - this is how much the appliances cost per year
The white goods in our homes are something we would find it difficult to do without. Not many people want to live without, for example, a fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Right now there is a big focus on energy consumption, tips and advice on how we can save both electricity and money, but how much does it cost us to use the three […]
Do you know the washing instructions?
Did you know that the well-known washing symbols on all clothing items are international and trademarked? This means that a license is required to use them. In Sweden, the license is included in membership in the industry organization TEKO – Swedish Textile and Fashion Companies. — Correct labeling of textile products is extremely important and companies that put a product on the market […]
Important information from the Swedish Energy Agency
Products placed on the market before 1 March 2024 may be sold by the retailer for an unlimited period and may continue to be sold with the energy label that came with the product, but must be in accordance with the latest energy labelling regulation for the product in question. Products that are subject to the tightening of ecodesign and do not meet the new ecodesign requirements may be placed on the EU market until 28 February […]