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	* Clean air strategy.		* Clean air strategy.
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		+	= Draft Clean Air Strategy =
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	On 22 May 2018, Environment Secretary Michael Gove published a draft Clean Air Strategy for consultation. The strategy is backed up by new primary legislation, and is in addition to the government’s £3.5 billion plan to reduce air pollution from road transport set out in July 2017.		On 22 May 2018, Environment Secretary Michael Gove published a draft Clean Air Strategy for consultation. The strategy is backed up by new primary legislation, and is in addition to the government’s £3.5 billion plan to reduce air pollution from road transport set out in July 2017.

−	The strategy includes proposals to ensure only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale, suggesting there should be a clamp down on all sources of pollution, including coal-burning and wood-burning stoves. However, Environment Secretary Michael Gove said it would be "disproportionate" to have a uniform ban on certain fuels, as air pollution effects in rural areas are significantly less compared to urban areas because they are dispersed~~. For more information see: Clean air strategy~~.	+	The strategy includes proposals to ensure only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale, suggesting there should be a clamp down on all sources of pollution, including coal-burning and wood-burning stoves. However, Environment Secretary Michael Gove said it would be "disproportionate" to have a uniform ban on certain fuels, as air pollution effects in rural areas are significantly less compared to urban areas because they are dispersed.

	BSRIA responded to the proposals, suggesting that more education is needed.		BSRIA responded to the proposals, suggesting that more education is needed.
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	“While there is tighter legislation being introduced in terms of appliance manufacturers having to demonstrate compliance, there is no control as to how they are operated once sold to the consumer. Education as to how the end user operates their new and existing appliances would contribute greatly in the reduction of ‘real’ emissions. Part of the education piece should be the promotion of appropriate fuels that are ‘fit to burn’. For both new and existing appliances."		“While there is tighter legislation being introduced in terms of appliance manufacturers having to demonstrate compliance, there is no control as to how they are operated once sold to the consumer. Education as to how the end user operates their new and existing appliances would contribute greatly in the reduction of ‘real’ emissions. Part of the education piece should be the promotion of appropriate fuels that are ‘fit to burn’. For both new and existing appliances."

−	On January 14 2019, the government published the final [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-world-leading-plan-to-tackle-air-pollution Clean Air Strategy] based on the responses received during the consultation period for the Draft Strategy – which ran from May to August 2018. The new document places further restrictions on wood burning stoves and open fires as part of a plan to combat air pollution in England.	+	= Final Clean Air Strategy =
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		+	On January 14 2019, the government published the final [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-world-leading-plan-to-tackle-air-pollution Clean Air Strategy] based on the responses received during the consultation period for the Draft Strategy – which ran from May to August 2018. The new document places further restrictions on wood-burning stoves and open fires as part of a plan to combat air pollution in England.

	BSRIA's response to the new strategy conceded that it had made a good start and was going in the right direction. However, Allan Wilson said:		BSRIA's response to the new strategy conceded that it had made a good start and was going in the right direction. However, Allan Wilson said:

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	On January 14 2019, the government published the final [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-world-leading-plan-to-tackle-air-pollution Clean Air Strategy] based on the responses received during the consultation period for the Draft Strategy – which ran from May to August 2018. The new document places further restrictions on wood burning stoves and open fires as part of a plan to combat air pollution in England.		On January 14 2019, the government published the final [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-world-leading-plan-to-tackle-air-pollution Clean Air Strategy] based on the responses received during the consultation period for the Draft Strategy – which ran from May to August 2018. The new document places further restrictions on wood burning stoves and open fires as part of a plan to combat air pollution in England.

−	BSRIA's response to the new strategy conceded that it had made a good start and was going in the right direction.	+	BSRIA's response to the new strategy conceded that it had made a good start and was going in the right direction. However, Allan Wilson said:
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	"BSRIA calls on government to reach deeper into the causes of pollution and continue to press forward in making real reductions to encourage sustainable clean combustion. The bigger problem produced by open fires and the old stock of solid fuel stoves over the previous century that burn wood and coal – is yet to be addressed. From a solid fuel appliance angle, the strategy is balanced and the proposed measures are in line with the introduction of the Ecodesign Directive.”		"BSRIA calls on government to reach deeper into the causes of pollution and continue to press forward in making real reductions to encourage sustainable clean combustion. The bigger problem produced by open fires and the old stock of solid fuel stoves over the previous century that burn wood and coal – is yet to be addressed. From a solid fuel appliance angle, the strategy is balanced and the proposed measures are in line with the introduction of the Ecodesign Directive.”

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	BSRIA's response to the new strategy conceded that it had made a good start and was going in the right direction.		BSRIA's response to the new strategy conceded that it had made a good start and was going in the right direction.

−	Allan Wilson~~, Test Engineer at BSRIA,~~ said; "BSRIA calls on government to reach deeper into the causes of pollution and continue to press forward in making real reductions to encourage sustainable clean combustion. The bigger problem produced by open fires and the old stock of solid fuel stoves over the previous century that burn wood and coal – is yet to be addressed. From a solid fuel appliance angle, the strategy is balanced and the proposed measures are in line with the introduction of the Ecodesign Directive.”	+	Allan Wilson said:
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		+	"BSRIA calls on government to reach deeper into the causes of pollution and continue to press forward in making real reductions to encourage sustainable clean combustion. The bigger problem produced by open fires and the old stock of solid fuel stoves over the previous century that burn wood and coal – is yet to be addressed. From a solid fuel appliance angle, the strategy is balanced and the proposed measures are in line with the introduction of the Ecodesign Directive.”

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	“While there is tighter legislation being introduced in terms of appliance manufacturers having to demonstrate compliance, there is no control as to how they are operated once sold to the consumer. Education as to how the end user operates their new and existing appliances would contribute greatly in the reduction of ‘real’ emissions. Part of the education piece should be the promotion of appropriate fuels that are ‘fit to burn’. For both new and existing appliances."		“While there is tighter legislation being introduced in terms of appliance manufacturers having to demonstrate compliance, there is no control as to how they are operated once sold to the consumer. Education as to how the end user operates their new and existing appliances would contribute greatly in the reduction of ‘real’ emissions. Part of the education piece should be the promotion of appropriate fuels that are ‘fit to burn’. For both new and existing appliances."

−	On January 14 2019, the government published the final [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-world-leading-plan-to-tackle-air-pollution Clean Air Strategy] based on the responses received during the consultation period for the Draft Strategy – which ran from May to August 2018.	+	On January 14 2019, the government published the final [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-world-leading-plan-to-tackle-air-pollution Clean Air Strategy] based on the responses received during the consultation period for the Draft Strategy – which ran from May to August 2018. The new document places further restrictions on wood burning stoves and open fires as part of a plan to combat air pollution in England.

−	~~The~~ new ~~document places further restrictions on wood burning stoves and open fires as part of~~ a ~~plan to combat air pollution~~ in ~~England~~.	+	BSRIA's response to the new strategy conceded that it had made a good start and was going in the right direction.

−	BSRIA~~'s response to the new strategy conceded that it had made a good start and was going in the right direction. But it called~~ on ~~the~~ government to reach deeper into the causes of pollution and to continue to press forward in making real reductions to encourage sustainable clean combustion.	+	Allan Wilson, Test Engineer at BSRIA, said; "BSRIA calls on government to reach deeper into the causes of pollution and continue to press forward in making real reductions to encourage sustainable clean combustion. The bigger problem produced by open fires and the old stock of solid fuel stoves over the previous century that burn wood and coal – is yet to be addressed. From a solid fuel appliance angle, the strategy is balanced and the proposed measures are in line with the introduction of the Ecodesign Directive.”
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−	~~In relation to solid appliances, the strategy was balanced and the proposed measures were correct with the introduction of the Ecodesign Directive. However, BSRIA added that the~~ bigger problem ~~yet to be addressed was that of~~ open fires and the old stock of solid fuel stoves ~~from~~ the previous century that burn wood and coal.”	+

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	“While there is tighter legislation being introduced in terms of appliance manufacturers having to demonstrate compliance, there is no control as to how they are operated once sold to the consumer. Education as to how the end user operates their new and existing appliances would contribute greatly in the reduction of ‘real’ emissions. Part of the education piece should be the promotion of appropriate fuels that are ‘fit to burn’. For both new and existing appliances."		“While there is tighter legislation being introduced in terms of appliance manufacturers having to demonstrate compliance, there is no control as to how they are operated once sold to the consumer. Education as to how the end user operates their new and existing appliances would contribute greatly in the reduction of ‘real’ emissions. Part of the education piece should be the promotion of appropriate fuels that are ‘fit to burn’. For both new and existing appliances."

−	~~NB In April 2016~~, ~~BSRIA alerted manufacturers to imminent changes in~~ government ~~legislation for testing room heaters fired by solid fuels for CE marking and DEFRA smoke tests. BSEN 13240 is being replaced by BSEN 16510 under~~ the ~~Eco Design Directive 2009~~/~~1185~~/6. ~~The new legislation will be implemented in September 2018, and~~ the ~~deadline~~ for ~~testing emissions limits is January 2022~~.	+	On January 14 2019, the government published the final [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-world-leading-plan-to-tackle-air-pollution Clean Air Strategy] based on the responses received during the consultation period for the Draft Strategy – which ran from May to August 2018.

−	~~On January 14 2019, the government published its final Clean Air Strategy based on the responses received during the consultation period for the Draft Strategy – which ran from May to August 2018.~~ The new document places further restrictions on wood burning stoves and open fires as part of a plan to combat air pollution in England~~. The government is proceeding with its aim of reducing particulates across much of the country by 2030~~.	+	The new document places further restrictions on wood burning stoves and open fires as part of a plan to combat air pollution in England.

−	BSRIA's response to the new strategy ~~was immediate and~~ conceded that it had made a good start and was going in the right direction. But it called on the government to reach deeper into the causes of pollution and to continue to press forward in making real reductions to encourage sustainable clean combustion.	+	BSRIA's response to the new strategy conceded that it had made a good start and was going in the right direction. But it called on the government to reach deeper into the causes of pollution and to continue to press forward in making real reductions to encourage sustainable clean combustion.
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−	From a solid appliance angle, the strategy was balanced and the proposed measures were correct with the introduction of the Ecodesign Directive. However, BSRIA added that the bigger problem yet to be addressed was that of open fires and the old stock of solid fuel stoves from the previous century that burn wood and coal.”<br />	+

		+	In relation to solid appliances, the strategy was balanced and the proposed measures were correct with the introduction of the Ecodesign Directive. However, BSRIA added that the bigger problem yet to be addressed was that of open fires and the old stock of solid fuel stoves from the previous century that burn wood and coal.”

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	NB In April 2016, BSRIA alerted manufacturers to imminent changes in government legislation for testing room heaters fired by solid fuels for CE marking and DEFRA smoke tests. BSEN 13240 is being replaced by BSEN 16510 under the Eco Design Directive 2009/1185/6. The new legislation will be implemented in September 2018, and the deadline for testing emissions limits is January 2022.		NB In April 2016, BSRIA alerted manufacturers to imminent changes in government legislation for testing room heaters fired by solid fuels for CE marking and DEFRA smoke tests. BSEN 13240 is being replaced by BSEN 16510 under the Eco Design Directive 2009/1185/6. The new legislation will be implemented in September 2018, and the deadline for testing emissions limits is January 2022.
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		+	On January 14 2019, the government published its final Clean Air Strategy based on the responses received during the consultation period for the Draft Strategy – which ran from May to August 2018. The new document places further restrictions on wood burning stoves and open fires as part of a plan to combat air pollution in England. The government is proceeding with its aim of reducing particulates across much of the country by 2030.
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		+	BSRIA's response to the new strategy was immediate and conceded that it had made a good start and was going in the right direction. But it called on the government to reach deeper into the causes of pollution and to continue to press forward in making real reductions to encourage sustainable clean combustion.
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		+	From a solid appliance angle, the strategy was balanced and the proposed measures were correct with the introduction of the Ecodesign Directive. However, BSRIA added that the bigger problem yet to be addressed was that of open fires and the old stock of solid fuel stoves from the previous century that burn wood and coal.”<br />
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	On 22 May 2018, Environment Secretary Michael Gove published a draft Clean Air Strategy for consultation. The strategy is backed up by new primary legislation, and is in addition to the government’s £3.5 billion plan to reduce air pollution from road transport set out in July 2017.		On 22 May 2018, Environment Secretary Michael Gove published a draft Clean Air Strategy for consultation. The strategy is backed up by new primary legislation, and is in addition to the government’s £3.5 billion plan to reduce air pollution from road transport set out in July 2017.

−	The strategy includes proposals to ensure only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale ~~Suggesting~~ there should be a ~~“clamp down”~~ on ~~“all sources”~~ of pollution, including coal-burning and wood-burning stoves. However, Environment Secretary Michael Gove said it would be "disproportionate" to have a uniform ban on certain fuels, as air pollution effects in rural areas are significantly less compared to urban areas because they are dispersed.	+	The strategy includes proposals to ensure only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale, suggesting there should be a clamp down on all sources of pollution, including coal-burning and wood-burning stoves. However, Environment Secretary Michael Gove said it would be "disproportionate" to have a uniform ban on certain fuels, as air pollution effects in rural areas are significantly less compared to urban areas because they are dispersed. For more information see: Clean air strategy.
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−	For more information see: Clean air strategy.	+

	BSRIA responded to the proposals, suggesting that more education is needed.		BSRIA responded to the proposals, suggesting that more education is needed.
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	“With the introduction of the EcoDesign Directive for solid fuel appliances scheduled for 2022, the legislation makes provision for the significant reduction in all measured emissions including particulates. There doesn’t, however, appear to be a policy to address emissions from existing appliances or open fires including BBQs.		“With the introduction of the EcoDesign Directive for solid fuel appliances scheduled for 2022, the legislation makes provision for the significant reduction in all measured emissions including particulates. There doesn’t, however, appear to be a policy to address emissions from existing appliances or open fires including BBQs.

−	“While there is tighter legislation being introduced in terms of appliance manufacturers having to demonstrate compliance, there is no control as to how they are operated once sold to the consumer. Education as to how the end user operates their new and existing appliances would contribute greatly in the reduction of ‘real’ emissions. Part of the education piece should be the promotion of appropriate fuels that are ‘fit to burn’. For both new and existing appliances.	+	“While there is tighter legislation being introduced in terms of appliance manufacturers having to demonstrate compliance, there is no control as to how they are operated once sold to the consumer. Education as to how the end user operates their new and existing appliances would contribute greatly in the reduction of ‘real’ emissions. Part of the education piece should be the promotion of appropriate fuels that are ‘fit to burn’. For both new and existing appliances."
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−	~~“Indeed, in recent years, BSRIA has provided consultancy and testing services to assist new member and industry products meet the requirements.”~~	+
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−	NB In April 2016, BSRIA alerted manufacturers they need to be aware of imminent changes to government legislation in testing room heaters fired by solid fuels for CE marking and DEFRA smoke tests, namely: stoves.	+

−	BSEN 13240 is being replaced by BSEN 16510 – under the Eco Design Directive 2009 / 1185 / 6. The new legislation will be implemented in September 2018, and the deadline for testing emissions limits is January 2022.	+	NB In April 2016, BSRIA alerted manufacturers to imminent changes in government legislation for testing room heaters fired by solid fuels for CE marking and DEFRA smoke tests. BSEN 13240 is being replaced by BSEN 16510 under the Eco Design Directive 2009/1185/6. The new legislation will be implemented in September 2018, and the deadline for testing emissions limits is January 2022.

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