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.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14743785

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60 watt traditional light bulbs to be phased out  - EU ban on incandescent light bulbs continues

01 September 2011 (Which?)

Traditional light bulbs are being phased out and replaced with energy-saving bulbs

From today, shops won’t be able to buy in new stocks of clear 60 watt (W) traditional light bulbs under EU rules.

This is the latest stage of the EU phase out of traditional incandescent light bulbs in favour of more efficient energy-saving varieties.

Shops are no longer allowed to order new stocks of clear 60W bulbs – though they will be able to sell off existing stocks – and manufacturers will have to stop supplying them.

Light bulb phase-out continues

The EU phase-out started in 2009 when 100W bulbs stopped being sold, while last September saw the phase-out of 75W bulbs.

All remaining clear incandescent bulbs on the market, including 40W and 25W varieties, will be phased out in September 2012.

Many shops – including all the major supermarkets and DIY stores such as B&Q, Homebase and Wickes – have already stopped selling different wattages of incandescent bulbs ahead of the EU timetable, as part of a voluntary agreement.

http://www.which.co.uk/news/2011/09/60-watt-traditional-light-bulbs-to-be-phased-out-263818/