An arena for the latest technological developments in consumer electronics and home appliances: IFA 2019.

 Fighting food waste and building a Circular Culture is a societal change that involves all of us in the shift towards a circular model. 1/3 of our food supply is wasted or lost, which is associated with economic, social and environmental costs.

The Smart Readiness Indicator is expected to put forward the benefits that smart technologies could bring to Europeans' lifestyles. The home appliance industry highlights one of the key factors for its implementation and that is interoperability, or the ability of products to 'speak the same language'.

The long-waited EU Cybersecurity Act has entered into force this morning, and will also have an effect on connected home appliances, such as fridges, air conditioners, washing machines and other IoT appliances. The promise – companies would be able to make use of certificates recognised across the Union.

APPLiA and another 92 European associations urge the EU Institutions to make research, development and innovation (RD&I) a priority within the next Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027.

To see the bigger picture of how political realities impact households’ daily lives and keep track of the development of the home appliance industry, associations representing the sector from all over the globe came together for the 6th time.