Regulatory Information
Good visual ergonomics and image quality in order to improve the working environment for the user
and to reduce sight and strain problems. Important parameters are luminance, contrast, resoluction,
reflectance, colour rendition and image stability.
Energy
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.
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,
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