I'd just to stress that this wasn't something the EU forced upon the UK, it was something the UK forced upon the EU. In fact, IEE forced the whole of Europe to change colour coding just so that it could change in the UK. AND STILL BLAME THE EU!
By the way: Did you know virtually all myths about the EU originate in the UK?
I'd like to see the facts for that opinion. The Colours of cables in Europe have been the same ad infinitum as far as I am aware, and have certainly not changed in my 21 years in the industry.
Regarding safety...France: Direct Shock Deaths for 2002: 1231 DEAD!!!
France, Spain, Portugal have the worst records in the EU, the best records are certainly across Scandinavia as they have the tightest regulations and very little DIY.
That will all change now we have taken on the East Europeans...I have been their regularly (ex-wife was Lithuanian-Russian), and the standard there is truly shocking!!
