IEC 62430:2009

IEC 62430


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INTERNATIONAL



STANDARD



NORME
INTERNATIONALE


Environmentally conscious design for electrical and electronic products

Eco-conception pour les produits électriques et électroniques


IEC 62430:2009

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IEC 62430


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Edition 1.0 2009-02



INTERNATIONAL



STANDARD



NORME
INTERNATIONALE


Environmentally conscious design for electrical and electronic products

Eco-conception pour les produits électriques et électroniques


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CONTENTS

FOREWORD.3


INTRODUCTION.5

1 Scope.6

2 Normative references .6


3 Terms and definitions .6

4 Fundamentals of environmentally conscious design (ECD) .8

4.1 General .8

4.2 Life cycle thinking.8
4.3 Regulatory and stakeholders’ requirements .9
4.4 Integration into management system .9
5 Environmentally conscious design process (ECD process) .9
5.1 General .9
5.2 Analysis of regulatory and stakeholders’ environmental requirements .10
5.3 Identification and evaluation of environmental aspects and corresponding
impacts .10
5.4 Design and development .11
5.5 Review and continual improvement .11
5.6 Information sharing for ECD .11

Annex A (informative) Fundamentals of environmentally conscious design .13
Annex B (informative) Elaboration of environmentally conscious design process (ECD
process) .16
Annex C (informative) Examples categories of tools .26
Bibliography.29

Figure A.1 – Overview of ECD process .13
Figure B.1 – Examples of environmental impacts associated with a product’s inputs,
outputs and life cycle stages.20
Figure B.2 – Example of the integration of environmental aspects into the design and
development process .24
Figure B.3 – Information sharing and collaboration along the supply chain for ECD
processes .25


Table B.1 – Examples of procedures for ECD Process.16
Table B.2 – Life cycle stages and examples of environmental aspects for the
identification of the significant life cycle stages and environmental aspects .21
Table C.1 – Overview of tools which can be used in ECD .26

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION

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ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS DESIGN FOR

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS





FOREWORD

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International Standard IEC 62430 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 111:
Environmental standardization for electrical and electronic products and systems.

It has the status of a horizontal standard in accordance with IEC Guide 108.
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INTRODUCTION


Every product has an effect on the environment, which may occur at any or all stages of its

life cycle – raw-material acquisition, manufacture, distribution, use, maintenance, re-use and

end of life. These effects may range from slight to significant; they may be short-term or long-

term; and they may occur at the local, national, regional or global level (or a combination

thereof).


The widespread use of electrical and electronic products has drawn increased awareness to

their environmental impacts. As a result, legislation, as well as market-driven requirements for

environmentally conscious design, are emerging.

The goal of environmentally conscious design is the reduction of adverse environmental
impacts of a product throughout its entire life cycle. This can involve balancing the
environmental aspects of the product with other factors, such as its intended use,
performance, cost, marketability and quality, and choosing methods to meet legal and
regulatory requirements in the most environmentally friendly way. In striving for this goal,
multiple benefits can be achieved for the organization, its customers and other stakeholders.
Environmentally conscious design is not a separate design activity; rather, it is an integral
part of the existing design process. The "design" in this context includes the activities
associated with the processes of product planning, development and decision-making as well
as the creation of policies within the organization.
The impetus to create an International Standard was triggered by common circumstances
impacting many industries in the global marketplace, since the compositional elements of a
product (such as materials, components and services) are provided across national borders.
The existence of an International Standard provides for a consistent approach to life cycle
management.
This International Standard is intended for use by all those involved in the design and
development of electrical and electronic products. This includes all parties in the supply chain
regardless of organization type, size, location and complexity. It is applicable for all types of
products, new as well as modified. Sector-specific documents may be developed to address
needs not covered in this standard. The use of this standard as a base reference is
encouraged so as to ensure consistency throughout the electrotechnical sector.
This International Standard provides a set of requirements for the process of environmentally
conscious design reflecting the contents of IEC Guide 114 and ISO/TR 14062.

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ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS DESIGN FOR

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS







1 Scope


This International Standard specifies requirements and procedures to integrate environmental
aspects into design and development processes of electrical and electronic products,
including combination of products, and the materials and components of which they are

composed (hereafter referred to as products).
NOTE The existence of this standard does not preclude particular sectors from generating their own, more
specific, standards or guidelines. Where such documents are produced it is recommended that they use this
standard as the reference in order to ensure consistency throughout the electrotechnical sector.
2 Normative references
No normative references are cited. Informative references are noted in the bibliography.
NOTE This clause is included in order to retain typical clause numbering.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
design and development
activities that take an idea or requirement and transform these into a product
NOTE The process of design and development usually follows a series of defined steps starting with an initial
idea, transforming that into a formal specification, and resulting in the creation of a working prototype and whatever
documentation is required to support production of the goods or provision of the service.
3.2
environment
surroundings in which an organization operates, including air, water, land, natural resources,
flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation
NOTE Surroundings in this context extend from within an organization to the global system.

[ISO 14001: 2004, definition 3.5]
3.3
environmental aspect
element of an organization's activities or products that can interact with the environment
NOTE A significant environmental aspect has or can have a significant environmental impact.
[ISO 14001:2004, definition 3.6, modified]
3.4
environmental impact
any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partly resulting from
an organization's environmental aspects
[ISO 14001:2004, definition 3.7]

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3.5

environmental parameter

quantifiable attribute of an environmental aspect


EXAMPLE Environmental parameters include the type and quantity of materials used (weight, volume), power

consumption, emissions, rate of recyclability, etc.

3.6

environmentally conscious design

ECD

systematic approach which takes into account environmental aspects in the design and

development process with the aim to reduce adverse environmental impacts

3.7
environmentally conscious design tool
formalized method which facilitates qualitative or quantitative analysis, comparison and/or
solution finding during the ECD process
3.8
life cycle
consecutive and interlinked stages of a product system, from raw material acquisition or
generation from natural resources to the final disposal
[ISO 14040:2006, definition 3.1]
3.9
life cycle assessment
LCA
compilation and evaluation of the inputs, outputs and the potential environmental impacts of a
product system throughout its life cycle
[ISO 14040:2006, definition 3.2]
3.10
life cycle stage
element of a life cycle
NOTE 1 The phrase ’life cycle phase’ is sometimes used interchangeably with ‘life cycle stage’.
NOTE 2 Examples of life cycle stages are: raw material acquisition and production; manufacturing; packaging and
distribution; installation and use, maintenance and upgrading and end of life.
3.11
life cycle thinking

LCT
consideration of all relevant environmental aspects during the entire life cycle of products
[IEC Guide 109:2003, modified]
3.12
organization
group of people and facilities with an arrangement of responsibilities, authorities and
relationships
[ISO 9000:2005, definition 3.3.1,modified]
3.13
process
set of interrelated or interacting activities which transform inputs into outputs
NOTE 1 Inputs to a process are generally outputs of other processes.

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NOTE 2 Processes in an organization are generally planned and carried out under controlled conditions to add

value.

[ISO 9000:2005, definition 3.4.1, modified]


3.14

product

any goods or service


NOTE This includes interconnected and/or interrelated goods or services.

[ISO 14040:2006, definition 3.9, modified]


3.15
product category
group of technologically or functionally similar products where the environmental aspects can
reasonably be expected to be similar
3.16
stakeholder
individual, group or organization that has an interest in an organization or activity
NOTE Usually a stakeholder can affect or is affected by the organization or the activity.
[ISO 14050, definition 3.5, modified]
4 Fundamentals of environmentally conscious design (ECD)
NOTE More detailed information relating to Clause 4 is provided in Annex A.
4.1 General
Clause 4 describes the fundamental requirements of ECD to be implemented by the
organization. Clause 5 describes the ECD process to be implemented on an operational basis.
4.2 Life cycle thinking
Environmentally conscious design shall be based on the concept of life cycle thinking (LCT),
which requires consideration during the design and development process of the significant
environmental aspects of a product in all life cycle stages.
Key elements of life cycle thinking are as follows:
a) having an objective to minimize the overall adverse environmental impact of the product;

b) identifying, qualifying and where feasible, quantifying the significant environmental
aspects of the product;
c) considering the trade-offs between environmental aspects and life cycle stages.
The above shall be initiated as early as possible in the design and development process,
when most opportunities exist to make changes and improvements to the product affecting its
overall environmental performance throughout its life cycle.
NOTE 1 As a first step in LCT, the intended function of the product should be determined. In subsequent design
and development stages the influence of any applied business model should be recognized.
NOTE 2 The life cycle stages of any product under control of the organization usually include the processing of
materials, manufacturing, distribution, use, maintenance and end-of-life management (including reuse, recycling,
recovery and final disposal).
NOTE 3 When a product is part of a system, the environmental performance of one product during one or more
life cycle stages can be altered by other products in that system.
NOTE 4 ECD requires collaboration and contributions of all stakeholders along the supply chain.

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4.3 Regulatory and stakeholders’ requirements


Environmentally conscious design is performed within the boundaries set by regulatory and

stakeholders’ requirements. Such requirements shall be regularly reviewed so that relevant

changes are understood by the organization undertaking the ECD.


Regulatory and stakeholders’ requirements may include:

a) restrictions and obligations resulting from national and international regulations;


b) technical standards and voluntary agreements;

c) market or customers’ needs, trends and expectations;

d) societal and investors’ expectations, e.g. advances in technology.
4.4 Integration into management system
Environmentally conscious design and its objective of minimizing the overall adverse impact
of the product shall be reflected in the policies and strategies of the organization. If an
organization has a management system which includes the product design and development
function, the ECD process shall be an integral part of that documented system.
Environmental considerations could be one element of the overall risk management process
of the organization.
NOTE 1 "Risk management" is defined in ISO/IEC Guide 73.
In line with the procedures of the management system of the organization, the ECD process
shall be reviewed when required and at planned intervals to ensure its continuing suitability,
adequacy and effectiveness. This review shall include assessing opportunities for
improvement and the need for changes to the ECD process and the related policies and
strategies of the organization.
NOTE 2 The iterative process of continual improvement in product design and development can also be described
by the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) cycle. This approach also provides means for managing the changing legal,
technological, organizational, economic and environmental requirements.
NOTE 3 Communication regarding the ECD process and its objectives is performed within an organization so that
the affected departments understand the rationale for the initiative, leading to their cooperation and collaboration.
NOTE 4 Management systems are described, for example, in ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
5 Environmentally conscious design process (ECD process)
NOTE More detailed information relating to Clause 5 is provided in Annex B.

5.1 General
Organizations performing environmentally conscious design (ECD) shall establish, document,
implement and maintain an ECD process as an integral part of the product design and
development process. This ECD process includes the following steps, which are further
described in 5.2 to 5.5:
a) analysis of the regulatory and stakeholders’ environmental requirements;
b) identification and evaluation of environmental aspects and corresponding impacts;
c) design and development;
d) review and continual improvement.
The organization shall, while following the above steps, document the relevant results and the
subsequent conclusions and responsibilities assigned.
NOTE The above process a) to d) corresponds to the PDCA cycle as follows:

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− steps a) and b) correspond to Plan,

− step c) corresponds to Do, and

− step d) corresponds to Check and Act.

5.2 Analysis of regulatory and stakeholders’ environmental requirements


As an initial step of ECD, to be carried out in conjunction with the identification of

environmental aspects (see 5.3), the organization shall understand the relevant regulatory

and stakeholders’ requirements, both at horizontal and sector specific level. These
requirements set the basic framework within which a product is developed.



The organization shall ensure, as appropriate, that:
a) relevant environmental requirements from applicable regulatory authorities and
stakeholders are identified, covering
– relevant product functions,
– relevant life cycle stages,
– relevant environmental aspects of the product,
– geographical scope of the intended market, and
– related activities of the organization;
b) both current and new requirements are regularly reviewed and identified;
c) a systematic analysis of these requirements is performed and documented, identifying the
affected product function(s) and life cycle stage(s), related activities of and responsibilities
in the organization, and resulting action(s) to be taken;
d) new or changed requirements, which appear during the design phase are evaluated as to
their effect on the product and necessary modifications are made.
NOTE 1 Horizontal requirements are generally applicable to electrotechnical and electronic products.
NOTE 2 Sector specific requirements address a certain product group.
5.3 Identification and evaluation of environmental aspects and corresponding
impacts
The organization shall establish a procedure to identify environmental aspects and
corresponding impacts. It shall comprise the following steps:
a) Identification of relevant environmental aspects and corresponding impacts.
For each relevant life cycle stage, identify inputs such as materials, energy and other
resources used, as well as outputs (examples are provided in Figure B.3), all of which
cause environmental impacts. Examples of outputs include the product itself, semi-

finished products, rejects, production wastes, and emissions.
It is permitted to use qualitative or quantitative environmental information associated with
the identified processes, materials, parts or components. Where feasible, the quantitative
approach is encouraged.
NOTE Identification of environmental aspects can also be made for a product category.
b) Evaluation of environmental impacts related to the identified relevant environmental
aspects.
c) Determination of significant environmental aspects.
After all relevant environmental aspects have been identified, significant environmental
aspects are determined by evaluation and prioritization, based on their contribution to
overall environmental impact. The organization should then address, in the subsequent
ECD process steps, these significant environmental aspects identified for a product or
product category. An arbitrary emphasis on a single environmental aspect or a single life
cycle stage should be avoided.

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