Manufacturing
TCO Certified’s comprehensive criteria are designed for sustainability throughout the product’s lifecycle: manufacturing, use, and end of life.
Socially responsible manufacturing
ILO Core Conventions, UN Convention on Rights of the Child, worker rights, health and safety
Engagement in conflict minerals initiatives (3G+T)
OECD due diligence process or other relevant initiatives for responsible mining
Reduced environmental impact in manufacturing
Environmental management system (ISO 14001 or EMAS) for continual improvement
Declared material content
Declaration of percentage of recycled plastic content
User ergonomics
Image quality and ergonomic product design
Extended product life
Product warranties, availability of replacement parts
User health & safety
Electrical safety, protection against acoustic noise and sound spikes
Energy efficient products and power supplies
Energy Star or equivalent
Declared energy consumption
Declaration of product energy consumption
Reduction of hazardous substances
Reduction or elimination of heavy metals and hazardous substances (beyond RoHS)
Product take back
Brand company offers product take back at end of life
Product and packaging designed for recycling
Coding of plastics, all packaging recyclable
Declared product weight
Declaration of total product weight
TCO Certified verification criteria
Independent verification of the product, factory and brand owner compliance is included, both pre and post certification.