Electrical Traders and Manufactures have found a way to keep selling the old incandescent light bulbs after the European law comes into effect. They simply renamed them.
The EU directive comes into force on September 1, refers only to those meant for ‘household lamps’.
Under the new EU rules manufacturers can make and sell the incandescent bulbs if they are described on the packing as ‘rough-service lamps’ and not for domestic use.
According to the Energy Saving Trust fitting a single energy-saving bulb can save on average £3 a year – equating to around £55 for the average household.