● Energy-saving mode after a certain time-beneficial both for the user and the environment
● Electrical safety
Emissions
● Electromagnetic fields
● Noise emissions
Ecology
● The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer must have a certified
environmental management system such as EMAS or ISO 14 000
● Restrictions on
❍ chlorinated and brominated flame retardants and polymers
❍ heavy metals such as cadmium, mercury and lead.
The requirements 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-
friendly direction. Our labelling system started with displays in 1992 and is now requested by users
and IT-manufacturers all over the world.
For more information, please visit
www.tcodevelopment.com
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Recycling Information for Customers
Philips establishes technically and economically viable objectives to optimize the environmental
performance of the organization's product, service and activities.
From the planning, design and production stages, Philips emphasizes the important of making
products that can easily be recycled. At Philips, end-of-life management primarily entails
participation in national take-back initiatives and recycling programs whenever possible, preferably in
cooperation with competitors.
There is currently a system of recycling up and running in the European countries, such as The
Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
In U.S.A., Philips Consumer Electronics North America has contributed funds for the Electronic
Industries Alliance (EIA) Electronics Recycling Project and state recycling initiatives for end-of-life
electronics products from household sources. In addition, the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) -
a multi-state non-profit organization focused on promoting recycling market development - plans to
implement a recycling program.
In Asia Pacific, Taiwan, the products can be taken back by Environment Protection Administration
(EPA) to follow the IT product recycling management process, detail can be found in web site www.
epa.gov.tw
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