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6. Regulatory Infomation
6. Regulatory Information
Lead-free Product
Lead free display promotes
environmentally sound recovery
and disposal of waste from electrical
and electronic equipment. Toxic
substances like Lead has been eliminated
and compliance with European community’s
stringent RoHs directive mandating restrictions
on hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment have been adhered to
in order to make Philips monitors safe to use
throughout its life cycle.
Congratulations!
This product is designed for both you and the
planet!
TCO Development works for
sustainable IT - manufacture,
use and recycling of IT products
reflecting environmental, social and economic
responsibility.
TCO Certified is a third party verified program,
where every product model is tested by an
accredited impartial test laboratory. TCO
Certified represents one of the toughest
certifications for ICT products worldwide.
Some of the Usability features of TCO
Certified Displays:
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Visual Ergonomics for image quality
is tested to ensure top performance
and reduce sight and strain problems.
Important parameters are Resolution,
Luminance, Contrast, Reflection and Colour
characteristics
•
Products are tested according to rigorous
safety standards at impartial laboratories
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Electric and magnetic fields emissions as
low as normal household background levels
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Workload ergonomics to ensure a good
physical environment
Some of the Environmental features of TCO
Certified Displays:
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Production facilities have an Environmental
Management System (EMAS or ISO 14001)
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Low energy consumption to minimize
climate impact
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Restrictions on Chlorinated and
Brominated flame retardants, plasticizers,
plastics and heavy metals such as cadmium,
mercury and lead (RoHS compliance)
•
Both product and product packaging is
prepared for recycling
•
The brand owner offers take-back options
Corporate Social Responsibility
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The brand owner demonstrates the
product is manufactured under working
practices that promote good labour
relations and working conditions.
The Criteria Document can be downloaded
from our web site. The criteria included in
this label have been developed by TCO
Development in co-operation with scientists,
experts, users as well as manufacturers all
over the world. Since the end of the 1980s
TCO has been involved in influencing the
development of IT equipment in a more user
and environmentally friendly direction. Our ICT
product labeling system began in 1992 and is
now requested by users and ICT-manufacturers
all over the world.
For displays with glossy bezels, the user should
consider the placement of the display as the
bezel may cause disturbing reflections from
surrounding light and bright surfaces.
For more information, please visit:
www.tcodevelopment.com
Technology for you and the planet
(Only for selective models)
User mode is used for TCO Certified
compliance.
