EU bans production of 60 watt bulbs

1 September 2011 Last updated at 02:56 ET Help

The days of the traditional electric light bulb are drawing to an end.

Under EU regulation the production of 60 watt bulbs will cease, in an effort to encourage the use of more energy efficient lighting.

Nicola Pearson reports.

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