APPLiA Europe is calling for a major update to European product legislation, arguing that the proposed European Product Act (EPA) must modernise the Single Market while creating fairer competition for home appliance manufacturers and retailers.

In a policy paper published on 20 April 2026, the European home appliance industry association sets out recommendations aimed at simplifying regulations, improving product safety and adapting legislation to the growing importance of e-commerce, digital product information and the circular economy.