Standards in Product Design

Question 1

Which organisations’s kite mark is displayed on toys and other products that meet appropriate safety and quality standards?

Answer 1

BSI British Standards Institute

Question 2

What are the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)?

Answer 2

implements internationally recognised standards, facilitating access to foreign markets
this includes BSI
CE mark

Question 3

What is the BSI law for safety of toys. Mechanical and physical properties?

Answer 3

BS EN 71-1:2014

Question 4

What is the restriction to hazardous substances directive (RoHS) and give 2 examples?

Answer 4

restricts use of hazardous materials in electrical products and aims to prevent damage to health and environment
e.g. battery directive
packaging and packaging waste directive

Question 5

What is the waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) directive and give 2 examples?

Answer 5

covers end life of electric equipment
e.g. end of life vehicles directive
energy rating of products

Question 6

Give 4 examples of labelling initiatives

Answer 6

mobius loop recycling (three arrows)
European ecolabel (life cycle assessment)
EC Energy Label (compulsory A to G scale to indicate energy consumption)
FSC forest stewardship council (sustainable timber sources)