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Chapter 6
Appendix
TCO Certified
(for corresponding models only)
Congratulations!
This product is designed for both you and the planet!
The product you have just purchased carries the
TCO Certified label. This ensures it is designed,
manufactured and tested according to some of
the strictest quality and environmental
requirements in the world. This makes for a high performance
product, designed with the user in focus that also minimizes the
impact on the climate and our natural environment.
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 Tablets
Visual Ergonomics for image quality is tested to ensure top
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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
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impartial laboratories
Electric and Magnetic field emissions as low as normal
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household background levels
Workload ergonomics to ensure a good physical environment
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Some of the Environmental features of TCO Certified Tablets
Production facilities have an Environmental Management
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System (EMAS or ISO 14001)
Low energy consumption to minimize climate impact
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Mercury free
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Restrictions on Chlorinated and Brominated flame retardants,
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plasticizers, plastics and heavy metals such as cadmium and
lead (RoHS compliance)
Both product and product packaging is prepared for recycling
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The brand owner offers take-back options
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Corporate Social Responsibility
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 more information, please visit
www.tcodevelopment.com