Legislation/Directives Flashcards
BSI
Kite mark shows standard met
If accepted by an EU organisation, En prefix added
BS 1363 13 AMP fused plug
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Comprised of national standard bodies including BSI
Implements international standards, making access to foreign markets easier
CE Mark means conformity with EU safety standards
BS EN ISO 9001 quality management
RoHS What 4 materials
Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive
EU, introduced 2006
Restricts use of lead, mercury, cadmium and chromium in electronics
Battery directive (Bin with the cross)
EU introduced 2006
Mercury and Cadmium limits for batteries/accumulators
Indicates proper battery disposal needed
Polymer id codes
Aids in material recycling, international
Packaging and packaging waste directive
3 Requirements:
- Minimise packaging
- Reduce hazardous substances
- Introduce reusable or recoverable designs
Covers wide range of packaging
Materials used must be specified
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE
EU 2006
EoL for electronics
Crossed out bin shows conformity
ELV
End of Life Vehicles
EU
Requires dismantiling and recycling of ELVs to be easier
Energy rating of products
EC Energy label
Mobius Loop Recycling symbol
Recycling symbol w 3 arrows
Shows a product may be recycled
May include polymer code
European Ecolabel
Voluntary cert for products life cycle assessment
Info on settings, energy usage, noise, disassembly
NAPM Recycled mark
Encourages the use of recycled content in paper/card
EC Energy Label
One on peoples cars
Compulsory in EU to show energy effincey
Coloured A+++ to D
Energy efficiency label and logo
Awarded to most energy-efficient white goods and lights
FSC
Forest Stewardship Council
Marks sustainable sourced timber, local nature protected
Harvested trees must be replanted
