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For the industry to continue to develop and grow successfully, the right skills are needed. The rapid technological changes also mean that more people will need to build on their knowledge during their working lives. Skills supply is an important issue for APPLiA and its members. Focus areas in skills supply: Getting more people to choose technology We need more young people to choose technology […]

The customer purchased a washing machine online and it was delivered in December 2020. Upon receipt, there was no visible damage to the packaging. After extensive renovation, the product was not installed until April 2021, when the plumber discovered a crack on the top of the washing machine. After discovering the crack, the customer complained about the washing machine and demanded a price reduction including installation costs totaling 2 […]

On January 5, the doors will open for the world's largest tech trade show, CES, after it was canceled in 2021. Here you will get an insight into the future and knowledge about the trends that shape tomorrow's technology.

In the spring of 2022, changes will be made to the Consumer Sales Act as Swedish law is adapted to the EU's new rules on consumer purchases. Here, APPLiA has summarized the biggest changes.

A new scientific study confirms that vacuuming is good for both physical and mental health. For those over 65, housework can be equated with a workout and provides better short-term memory, fitness and leg muscles. ”For those who avoid vacuuming for the longest time, it may be time to think again…” reported TV4 […]

The biggest industry talking points of 2021 and a look into 2022 summarized by APPLiA Chairman Kent Oderud. The most important talking points in our industry over the past year have of course been affected by the pandemic – this has included everything from supply shortages of electronic components to how the extensive work-from-home and stay-at-home policies have impacted the industry’s sales to record highs during the year. […]

Here you can briefly read about the most important changes: New information requirements: – for marketing identical goods. – for online marketplaces. – for consumer reviews. Prohibited marketing methods: – False and manipulated consumer reviews/recommendations, e.g. by publishing only positive reviews. – Claiming that a review comes from a consumer if this has not been verified. – Lack of […]

As of January 1, 2022, the tax rates for chemicals in certain electronics will change. You can find the changed tax rates here.  

In the legislative council's submission, the government proposes a new Consumer Sales Act that applies to purchases of goods as well as digital content and digital services. The proposal aims to adapt Swedish law to two EU directives and includes clearer rules for assessing defects in digital content. The deadline for the reversed burden of proof for purchases of goods, i.e. […]

We share the government's ambition to reduce the use of hazardous chemicals in people's home environments and to stimulate producers to use more environmentally friendly alternative chemicals in their products. However, the Swedish Chemicals Agency (KEMI) and the Swedish Tax Agency have shown in their investigation[1] that the Swedish tax has not achieved the environmental goals as it has not largely changed the use of flame retardants in electronics, […]

We must protect the internal market so that product development, manufacturing processes and distribution do not suffer, at the expense of the environment. Therefore, APPLiA writes on SvD Debatt with the hope that environmental legislation will be implemented to a greater extent at the international level. We must transform our world into a sustainable one and we must do it […]

– The clear trend in white goods sales is that consumers are now increasingly choosing higher-performance products, which are also more energy efficient. Statistics clearly show that sales of white goods with the best energy class will continue in 2020 and that buyers of white goods place great importance on energy labeling and that it means a lot when choosing a product when purchasing, says […]