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TCO
Congratulations!
This product is TCO Certified – for Sustainable IT
TCO Certified is an international third party sustainability certification for IT
products. TCO Certified ensures that the manufacture, use and recycling of IT
products reflect environmental, social and economic responsibility. Every TCO
Certified product model is verified by an accredited independent test
laboratory.
This product has been verified to meet all the criteria in TCO Certified, including:
Corporate Social Responsibility
Socially responsible production - working conditions and labor law in manufacturing country
Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency of product and power supply. Energy Star compliant, where applicable.
Environmental Management System
Manufacturer must be certified according to either ISO 14001 or EMAS.
Minimization of Hazardous Substances
Limits on cadmium, mercury, lead & hexavalent chromium including requirements for mercury-free
products, halogenated substances and hazardous flame retardants.
Design for Recycling
Coding of plastics for easy recycling. Limit on the number of different plastics used.
Product Lifetime, Product Take Back
Minimum one-year product warranty. Minimum three-year availability of spare parts. Product take-
back.
Packaging
Limits on hazardous substances in product packaging. Packaging prepared for recycling
Ergonomic, User-centered design
Visual ergonomics in products with a display. Adjustability for user comfort (displays, headsets)
Acoustic performance – protection against sound spikes (headsets) and fan noise (projectors, com-
puters) Ergonomically designed keyboard (notebooks)
Electrical Safety, minimal electro-magnetic Emissions
Third Party Testing
All certified product models have been tested in an independent, accredited laboratory.
A detailed criteria set is available for download at www.tcodevelopment.com, where you can also find
a searchable database of all TCO Certified IT products.
TCO Development, the organization behind TCO Certified, has been an international driver in the
field of Sustainable IT for 20 years. Criteria in TCO Certified are developed in collaboration with
scientists, experts, users and manufacturers. Organizations around the world rely on TCO Certified as
a tool to help them reach their sustainable IT goals. We are owned by TCO, a non-profit organization
representing office workers. TCO Development is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with regional
presence in North America and Asia.
For more information, please visit
www.tcodevelopment.com
