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<p>Washing machines placed on the market on or after the 8 December 2016 must comply
with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and before that date with
the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994. As these regulations require manufacturers
to ensure that washing machines they place on the market are safe, this means any
filter used in the product must also be safe. There are no plans to review these requirements.</p><p>
</p><p>Manufacturers can create a presumption of compliance with the legislation by
conforming to relevant Harmonised European safety standards.</p><p> </p><p>The Department
for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is responsible for environmental protection
policy.</p>
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