Question for written answerP-001065-17to the CommissionRule 130Daniel Caspary(PPE)(16 February 2017)Subject: Labelling of ampere hours (Ah) on batteries

With reference to Written Question E-000841/2012, tabled on 1 February 2012, I should like to inquire about progress made in the examination of this issue in the standardisation bodies (CEN/CENELEC) mentioned by the Commission in its answer. These bodies are due to clarify by June 2012, whether a label should be introduced to indicate capacity for non-rechargeable batteries, which should also include an indication of the capacity in ampere hours (Ah). In particular, will the Commission say:

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What result have the standardisation bodies reached in their study of the feasibility of labelling the capacity of non-rechargeable batteries, in particular concerning the indication of ampere hours?

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Does the Commission intend to make such labelling compulsory? If not, why not?