National And International Standards In Design

Question 1

What is the BSI - British Standard Institution

Answer 1

Can be applied when agreed standard procedures for performing a task have been met

Question 2

What is ISO

Answer 2

A set of internationally agreed standard put in place, BSI is part of this - standards aim to improve safety, productivity and reliability - ISO 9001 deal is with quality management, many companies only deal with other companies who have this mark

Question 3

What is RoHS

Answer 3

Restricts the use of certain hazardous materials found in electrical products, lead, mercury

Question 4

What is the battery directive

Answer 4

Deals specifically in the disposal and restriction of batteries and accumulators - uses a. Symbol of a white crossed out wheelie bin

Question 5

What are polymer codes

Answer 5

Mobius loop + number showing a code indetifying what type of polymer a certain product is, allowing for easy segregation

Question 6

What is the packaging directive

Answer 6

Aims to limit and prompt the recycling of packaging materials - covers all packaging, should be marked to assist in identification and classification, 60% of packaging should be recycled or incinerated

Question 7

What is the WEEE directive

Answer 7

Waste from electrical and electronic equipment - covers the end of life for electronic equipment - products must carry a crossed out wheelie bin sticker

Question 8

What is the EC energy label

Answer 8

Uses pictograms and grades ranging from A+++ to D to household appliances showing efficiency levels of products

Question 9

What is the EV eco label

Answer 9

Label of environmental excellence that’s awarded to products meeting environmental standards

Question 10

What is FSC / forest stewardship council

Answer 10

Found on products sourced from well managed forests - managed in environmentally appropriate, socially beneficent manner - protects wildlife - trees harvested are replaced or allowed to regenerate