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Repairability Index – Tumble Dryers First
The new EU rules for a new repairability index for tumble dryers on the European Energy Label were published on 20 November 2025 and will apply to all household tumble dryers placed on the market from 1 January 2027. The scale, which runs from A to E, gives the consumer an overview of how the products are rated to be repairable. […]
October – recharging for Christmas and Black Week
The smaller household appliances provide hope for the super months containing both Black Week and the Christmas shopping that remain in the year, while white goods are losing ground compared to last year. This despite good signals from the building materials trade and construction operations about increased activity around housing production and home renovations. The APPLiA market is barely behind last year. Combined, SDA (household appliances) and MDA (white goods) are missing some […]
Increased electronics tax from January 1, 2026
The Swedish Tax Agency has now announced the new tax rates from 1 January 2026 for the Swedish electronics tax (LSKE) on white goods and home electronics. The index increase that takes place on this date normally follows the index from July to July. However, the 2026 index appears to have been at a slightly lower level than previously and ends up at an increase […]
New US tariffs hit European appliance and electronics industry hard
The US has imposed new tariffs of up to 50% on products containing steel and aluminium, now including white goods and consumer electronics such as washing machines, refrigerators and ovens. This is part of the US government’s ”national security strategy”, but in practice it means major cost increases for European exporters and the risk of reduced sales on […]
Roundtable discussion on the electronics tax
October's roundtable discussion on the electronics tax was held at the end of October at APPLiA with the participation of politicians and industry representatives. – We are pleased to be able to gather participants from both industry organizations, companies and politicians to discuss the unsustainable electronics tax. The goal is to discuss how we can work together to abolish the electronics tax and instead drive […]
The industry is not yet at the same level as last year
September was the month with the strongest turnover in 2025 so far for companies in the industry, but last year's level has still not been reached. Better momentum in the market but last year's level still not reached Three quarters of 2025 have now become history and there are still a few percentage points missing from last year's outcome (-3.2 % in value terms). This corresponds to a 4.2 percent decline […]
Porsche x Smeg: Driven by passion, refined by design.
With a bold celebration of tradition, innovation and design excellence, Porsche and Smeg present a groundbreaking collaboration that redefines the intersection between automotive prestige and home lifestyle. The partnership brings together two iconic brands – each a symbol of performance, craftsmanship and timeless style – to create a limited edition range of kitchen products that speak to […]
The Swedish National Food Agency tightens the recommendation
Just in time for the International Food Waste Day, the Swedish National Food Agency is tightening its recommendation for the temperature in refrigerators in households around Sweden to avoid unnecessary food waste. Previously, the Swedish National Food Agency recommended that the correct temperature in the refrigerator should be a maximum of 8 degrees. The Swedish National Food Agency then recommended that a normal temperature in the refrigerator should be 5 degrees […]
White goods show improvement
The industry's August figures for the "sell-in" value show a clear improvement for larger white goods. The expanded ROT deduction is one factor behind the improvement in this sector, but there are more. For smaller household appliances, however, the recession persists. ROT deduction and single-family homes have a positive effect White goods (MDA) have in recent months worked their way up to […]
”"The government was supposed to remove the electronics tax – but raised it even though it benefits Temu and Shein"”
APPLiA and the Electronics Industry in Current Sustainability: On September 22, the government will present its last budget for the mandate period. It is a last chance for the government to abolish the harmful electronics tax on white goods and home electronics that has no environmental benefit. This is written by Kent Oderud, chairman of the white goods industry's trade association Applia, and Pernilla Enebrink, CEO of the Electronics Industry. "Plastic bag tax, flight tax, increased electronics tax, […]
New service technician training started
APPLiA, together with Movant, has been granted the start of YH-Servicetekniker industry and home products for 40 weeks in 2 locations, Eskilstuna and Gothenburg. In addition to white goods technology, installation technology and internships in companies, digitalization and electrical learning are important parts of the established course plans. The students themselves are responsible for applying for an internship, so-called LIA – learning at work. Take the chance to take […]
The government's investment is insufficient - the electronics tax must be abolished
When the government last Friday presented its commitment to a clean environment and a non-toxic everyday life, the most important announcement was conspicuous by its absence: the abolition of the electronics tax. Instead, the Swedish Chemicals Agency will receive a limited supplement of SEK 25 million from 2026. The aim is to strengthen control of products with harmful chemicals, not least imported goods from platforms such as Temu […]
