Consumer Electronics Council

At a glance: A steering group established to guide sector representation to government, broadcasters and technical bodies. The council is a must for those interested in the policy and regulatory issues of the Consumer Electronics market place.

Chair John Edwards Harvard International plc

Vice-Chair Adrian Northover-Smith Sony United Kingdom Ltd

Vice-Chair Paul Hide Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd

Meeting dates 

View the group's Chairman, John Edwards, talking about the aims and objectives, and the benefits of becoming involved.

Focus:

• Directing sector representation on digital television switchover in the UK
• Environmental affairs
• Market development issues such as ensuring appropriate spectrum is available for roll out of High Definition Television (HDTV) services in the UK
• Trade policy issues such as the reform of the International Trade Agreement

Key issues/objectives:

• DTV switchover in the UK
• Implementation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive in the UK
• Influence and profile within Government, media and other industry stakeholders

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