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1. fe x Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU USER MANUAL FOR THE EU ECOLABEL x y ey VE Ecolabe www ecolabel eu Guidance document and Application forms For Imaging Equipment Version 1 0 July 2014 Commission Decision 2013 806 EU of 17 December 2013 establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel for Imaging Equipment res JN Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Ecolabel Content Patt A General Information E a aaa 6 o E ERN 6 For which products can applications be made sss ener nnnns 6 Who can apply for the EU Ecolabel esses enne enne enne en nnn enses inneren 7 What does an application contract cover sess enne stern entes nn 7 Choice of analytical ADOrAtOry eee cecssececsssteeeceesneeeceeueeecseaeeecseaeeecseaeeecseaueeecsesaeeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeees 8 Test period and test frequency cccccsccccessssceceeseeecsesseeecsesseeecsesaeeeceesaeeecsesaeeeceesaesecsesaeseceesaeeeeeeaaes 10 Continuous control the responsibility of the applicant essen 10 Assessment of compliance with the criteria esses eene nnne nnn nnne nnne nan 10 ori c 11 The applicationipFOCess utere e rai eran ecd va e dae eec iii 11 Part B Product Assessment and Verification ener enne 13 Criterion 1 Availability of N up pri
2. gt 0 1 L1 2 2H benzotriazol 2 yl 4 1 1 3 3 tetramethylbutyl phenol CAS 3147 75 9 O Tetramethylbutyl phenol CAS 3147 75 9 Version 1 0 Page 50 of 68 E DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU O 1 methylethylidene di 4 1 phenylene Tetraphenyl diphosphate BDP CAS 5945 33 5 and CAS 181028 79 5 when it is used as pure and not with technical quality of equal or less than 90 BDP Criterion 7 b I We as the Person s responsible for manufacture of the product declare that on the date of application none of the ingoing substances present in the product in concentrations gt 0 010 are substances of very high concern included in the list foreseen in Article 59 of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Version 1 0 Page 51 of 68 E DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Declaration 10 Mercury in light sources Product name Area of application Producer Mercury or its compounds are not intentionally added to light sources used in imaging equipment Yes L No Ol Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Version 1 0 Page 52 of 68 ie DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Declaration 11 Design for disassembly Product name Area of application Producer We demonstrate that the imagi
3. Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Costs The applicant must pay all expenses for tests and verifications related to the application holding and use of the EU Ecolabel The Competent Body can require reasonable costs to cover the assessment procedure The Competent Body to which an application is made shall charge a fee according to the Commission Regulation EU No 782 2013 of 14 August 2013 amending Annex III to the Regulation EC No 66 2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the EU Ecolabel 25 November 2009 The applicant may be charged for travel and accommodation costs where an on site verification is needed outside the Member State in which the Competent Body is based The application process Once you have decided to make an application we would advise you to contact your Competent Body immediately See section above Where to apply The contact details of each Competent Body are available at http ec europa eu environment ecolabel competent bodies html The first step in applying for the EU Ecolabel is to register on the online application tool ECAT at https webgate ec europa eu ecat admin For help in using ECAT please download the ECAT User Manual at http ec europa eu environment ecolabel how to apply for eu ecolabel html If you have any problems using the system contact your Competent Body Please note that the required application dossier will need to be submitted to the relevant Competent Bo
4. I7 coz ERE 59 D claration 1 ELE 61 Part E Check Tist nien thiet e sec ae s iaa Sexe actes ean ore aa Ron Ue Sexe dise so cue ue ed 63 Annex 1 Legal requirements of the Member States of EU nennen 67 Version 1 0 Page 5 of 68 re D Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Part A General Information Introduction The purpose of this User s Manual is to describe the requirements in form of data and documentation that the applicant has to compile in order to apply for the EU Ecolabel for Imaging Equipment In addition this manual describes the requirements for demonstrating continued compliance once the label has been granted This Users Manual only serves as a guiding document The legal basis for the award of the EU Ecolabel is the EC Regulation 66 2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 on the EU Ecolabel and the Commission Decision 2013 806 EU of 17 December 2013 establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel for Imaging Equipment Completed application forms for the European Ecolabel shall be provided in two copies bearing original signatures The application form template can be provided by any of the Competent Bodies responsible for the European Scheme For further information please get in contact whit the Ecolabel Helpdesk ecolabel bio deloitte fr For which products can applications be made The product group Imaging equipment sh
5. and provide samples of the product information sheet and warranty terms to the awarding competent body Declaration 15 Warranty guarantee of repairs and supply of spare parts e The applicant can also make available spare parts for its product free of charge or at a cost via third parties OJ L 365 31 12 1994 p 10 Version 1 0 Page 29 of 68 ie DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Criterion 15 User Information The applicant shall inform the user in all the languages of the countries in which the product is marketed as follows a Environmental relevance of paper consumption The following message shall be included in the instruction manual of the product The main environmental impacts of this product along its life cycle are related to the consumption of paper The less paper is used the lower the overall life cycle environmental impacts It is recommended to apply double side printing and make use of the function of multiple page printing in one paper sheet b Noise When the measured A weighted sound power level of the device exceeds 63 0 dB A the following message shall be included in the instruction manual of the product This device has noise emissions LWAd higher than 63 0 dB A and is not suitable for use in rooms where people do primarily intellectual work This device should be placed in a separate room because of its noise emission c Ink and toner cartridges the f
6. including solid inks supplied or recommended by applicant for use in the product which contain mercury cadmium lead nickel or chromium VI compounds as constituents High molecular weight complex nickel compounds as colorants shall be exempted Production related contamination by heavy metals such as cobalt and nickel oxides shall be kept as low as technically possible and economically reasonable b Azo colorants that might release carcinogenic aromatic amines appearing on the list of aromatic amines according to Annex XVII to Regulation EC No 1907 2006 shall not be used in toners and inks supplied or recommended by the applicant for use in the product c Only those substances which are listed as so called existing substances in Annex II to Commission Regulation EC No 2032 2003 may be added as active biocides to inks supplied or recommended by the applicant for use in the product Required documentation for Assessment and verification e The applicant shall declare compliance with those requirements Declaration 13 Substances in ink and toners e A declaration of compliance signed by the ink and toner supplier s and copies of relevant safety data sheets about materials and substances shall also be provided to the awarding competent body OJ L 307 24 11 2003 p 1 Version 1 0 Page 28 of 68 ve D Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Criterion 13 Packaging Where cardboard boxes are used for
7. information in the form of a copy of the booklet or manual where the information is presented shall be provided by the applicant to the awarding competent body Declaration 16 User information e A copy of the instruction manual shall be supplied to the awarding competent body e This manual shall be available for free access on the manufacturer s website Criterion 16 Information appearing on the EU Ecolabel Optional label with text box shall contain the following text a Designed for efficient paper management b High energy efficiency c Minimised use of hazardous substances The guidelines for the use of the optional label with the text box can be found in the Guidelines for the use of the EU Ecolabel logo on the website http ec europa eu environment ecolabel documents logo_guidelines pdf Required documentation for Assessment and verification e The applicant shall provide a sample of the imaging equipment showing the label e The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with this criterion Declaration 17 Information appearing on the EU Ecolabel Version 1 0 Page 31 of 68 E DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Part C Application forms Application for an EU Ecolabel under Regulation EC No 66 2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 on the EU Ecolabel See above in the section on Where to apply to know where you have to send your EU Ecolabe
8. its life cycle are related to the consumption of paper The less paper is used the lower the overall life cycle environmental impacts It is recommended to apply double side printing and make use of the function of multiple page printing in one paper sheet Yes L No Ol b Noise When the measured A weighted sound power level of the device exceeds 63 0 dB A the following message is included in the instruction manual of the product This device has noise emissions LWAd higher than 63 0 dB A and is not suitable for use in rooms where people do primarily intellectual work This device should be placed in a separate room because of its noise emission Yes No Ol c Ink and toner cartridges Version 1 0 Page 59 of 68 fei EXE Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU The following message is included in the instruction manual of the product The cartridges of this equipment are designed for reuse It is recommended to reuse the cartridge as this is saving resource Yes L No Ol In addition the cartridge ink yield and the yield of number of printouts is clearly written on the packaging of the recommended for use OEM cartridge Criterion 15 c is not applicable to cartridge free imaging equipment d A guide is provided with instructions on how to maximise the environmental performance of the particular imaging equipment covering paper management functions energy efficiency f
9. metals such as cobalt and nickel oxides are kept as low as technically possible and economically reasonable Yes L No Ol b Azo colorants that might release carcinogenic aromatic amines appearing on the list of aromatic amines according to Annex XVII to Regulation EC No 1907 2006 are not be used in toners and inks supplied or recommended by the applicant for use in the product Yes Ll No Ol c Are substances which are listed as so called existing substances in Annex II to Commission Regulation EC No 2032 2003 added as active biocides to inks supplied or recommended by the applicant for use in the product Yes O No Dl Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature OJ L 307 24 11 2003 p 1 Version 1 0 Page 56 of 68 ie DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Declaration 15 Packaging Product name Area of application Producer a Where cardboard boxes are used for the final packaging they are made of at least 80 recycled material Xgs Ll No Ol b Where plastic bags are used for the final packaging they are made of at least 75 of recycled material or they shall be biodegradable or compostable in agreement with the definitions provided by the EN 13432 or equivalent Yeti El No Ol Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Version 1 0 Page 57 of 68 ie DU Imag
10. methods specified in Energy Star Energy Star v 2 0 labelled products are deemed to comply with the requirements of this criterion and the applicant shall submit a copy of the Energy Star registration form Yes H No O Version 1 0 Page 63 of 68 ie pNE Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Ww ecolabel eu DECLARATION 5 signed by the producer Yes O No O Criterion 5 Restriction on indoor emissions Documents to be submitted to the Competent Body The testing laboratory performing the test shall be accredited according to EN ISO IEC 17025 The applicant shall attach a copy of the valid accreditation certificate of the test laboratory DECLARATION 6 signed by the producer Yes O Yes O No O No O Criterion 6 Noise emissions S Submit a test report containing the results of the A weighted sound power according to the methods specified in ISO 7779 3rd edition 2010 The testing laboratory performing the test must be accredited according to EN ISO IEC 17025 as well as according to ISO 7779 for acoustic measurements The applicant shall attach a copy of the valid accreditation certificate of the test laboratory DECLARATION 7 signed by the producers Yes O Yes O Yes O No O No O No O Criterion 7 Excluded or limited substances and mixtures 7 a Hazardous substances and mixtures Documents to be submitted to the Competent Body D
11. of the European Parliament and of the Council is subject to the criterion DECLARATION 14 signed by the producer and if appropriate by the supplier s Yes O Yes O No O No O Criterion 14 Warranty guarantee of repairs and supply of spare parts The applicant can also make available spare parts for its product free of charge or at a cost via third parties DECLARATION 15 signed by the producer and if appropriate by the supplier s Criterion 15 User information Documents to be submitted to the Competent Body Sample or samples of the user information and or a link to a manufacturer s website containing this information as part of the application DECLARATION 16 signed by the producer Yes O Yes O No L No O Criterion 16 Information appearing on the EU Ecolabel Documents to be submitted to the Competent Body gt Asample samples of the label or its their pdf artwork s DECLARATION 17 signed by the producer Yes O Yes O No O No L 0 L 365 31 12 1994 p 10 Version 1 0 Page 66 of 68 E NE EU yz Ecolabel Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Annex 1 Legal requirements of the Member States of EU There are several country specific GPP or Sustainable Public Procurement according to the country in question programs that address specifically imaging within the Member States of EU An indicative summary of
12. printing speed per minute given in dB with one decimal place accuracy or in B with two decimal places accuracy a The requirement for the limit for the A weighted sound power level limit value for monochrome printing For monochrome printing the A weighted sound power level limit value Lwaajim bw is determined depending on the operating speed S pw given with one decimal place accuracy according to the following formula L waAdJimbw 37 20 log S 8 dB Lwaajimbw A weighted sound power level limit for monochrome printouts given in dB Yes No Ol b The requirement for the limit for the A weighted sound power level limit value for colour printing For colour printing the A weighted sound power level limit value L waa tim co is determined depending on the operating speed S co given with one decimal place accuracy according to the following formula L WAd lim co 38 20 log Sco 8 dB L waa lim co A weighted sound power level limit in dB for colour printouts Version 1 0 Page 48 of 68 E DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Yes L No Ol c The requirement for theupper limit for the A weighted sound power level for monochrome and colour printing In addition for both monochrome and colour printing the A weighted sound power level limit value L waa tim pw and L waajim co does not exceed an upper limit of 75 0 dB L waajim bw lt 75 0 dB L waajim c
13. the final packaging they shall be made of at least 80 recycled material Where plastic bags are used for the final packaging they shall be made of at least 75 of recycled material or they shall be biodegradable or compostable in agreement with the definitions provided by the EN 13432 or equivalent Required documentation for Assessment and verification e The applicant shall declare compliance with those requirements and copies of material specifications from packaging material suppliers shall also be provided to the competent body Declaration 14 Packaging e Only primary packaging as defined in Directive 94 62 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council is subject to the criterion Criterion 14 Warranty guarantee of repairs and supply of spare parts The applicant shall provide a guarantee or warranty for repair or replacement of minimum 5 years The applicant shall ensure that a supply of spare parts and necessary infrastructure for equipment repair is available for a period of at least 5 years after the end of production of a given model and that users are informed about the guaranteed availability of spare parts This clause shall not apply in the case of unavoidable and temporary circumstances that are beyond manufacturer s control such as a natural disaster Required documentation for Assessment and verification e The applicant shall declare to the competent body the guarantee of repairs and supply of spare parts
14. 1 0 Page 61 of 68 e DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Responsible person s signature Version 1 0 Page 62 of 68 ie gue Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Ww ecolabel eu Part E Check list MANUFACTURER S CHECK LIST This checklist summarises the documentation to be provided for each criterion This check list must be completed by the applicant Declaration used to set fees for the EU Ecolabel DECLARATION 1 Yes L No O signed by the producer Criterion 1 Availability of N up printing Documents to be submitted to the Competent Body An explanation as to how users can access the printing of two or more pages Yes O No O on one sheet of paper DECLARATION 2 signed by the producer Yes O No O Criterion 2 Duplex printing Documents to be submitted to the Competent Body A declaration of the speed for monochrome printing and an explanation as to Yes O No O which message and where and when such message for devices receiving a printing order from computer is displayed to users DECLARATION 3 signed by the producer Yes H No O Criterion 3 Use of recycled paper Documents to be submitted to the Competent Body DECLARATION 4 signed by the producer Yes L No O Criterion 4 Energy efficiency Documents to be submitted to the Competent Body A test report with the results of the energy efficiency test according to the Yes O No O
15. ECLARATION 8 signed by the producer and if appropriate by the supplier s mg mg Summarized information on the relevant characteristics associated to the hazard statements referred to in the above list to the level of detail specified in section 10 11 and 12 of Annex II of Regulation EC 1907 2006 Requirements for the Compilation of Safety Data Sheets For substances listed in Annexes IV and V of REACH exempted from registration obligations under Article 2 7 a and b of Regulation 1907 2006 REACH a declaration to this effect Yes O Yes O No O No O If applicable Yes O No O 7 b Substances listed in accordance with article 59 1 of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 Version 1 0 Page 64 of 68 ie cue Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU ww ecolabel eu Documents to be submitted to the Competent Body B DECLARATION 8 signed by the producer and if appropriate by the Yes O No O supplier s B Copies of relevant Safety Data Sheets for substances or mixtures in If applicable accordance with Annex II to Regulation EC No 1907 2006 Yes O No O Criterion 8 Mercury in light sources Documents to be submitted to the Competent Body The applicant shall also provide a brief description of the lighting system used Yes O No O DECLARATION 9 signed by the producer m nee Criterion 9 Design for disassembly Documents to be submitted
16. ailing the dismantling of the imaging equipment Declaration 10 Design for disassembly e Jt shall include an exploded diagram in written or digital form of the product labelling the main components as well as identifying any hazardous substances in components Version 1 0 Page 26 of 68 ve D Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Criterion 10 Design for recycling and or reuse of toner and or ink cartridges The products must accept remanufactured toner and or ink cartridges The products shall be designed taking reuse of toner and or ink cartridge into consideration The design of the cartridge recommended by the manufacturer OEM for use in the product shall promote its durability Devices and practices that would prevent its reutilisation sometimes referred to as anti reutilisation devices practises shall not be present or applied This requirement shall not apply to imaging equipment that is not using cartridges Required documentation for Assessment and verification e The applicant shall declare compliance with the criterion Declaration 11 Design for recycling and or reuse of toner and or ink cartridges e The applicant shall provide to the competent body a copy of the user information e The applicant shall submit instructions on how the cartridge can be remanufactured and or refilled or provide a proof i e one sample that cartridges has been remanufactured or refilled following the provided i
17. all comprise products which are used in the office private or professional and their function is 1 to produce a printed image paper document or photo through a marking process either from a digital image provided by a network card interface or from a hardcopy through a scanning copying process or and i1 to produce a digital image from a hard copy through a scanning copying process The Ecolabel criteria apply to products which are marketed as printers copiers and multifunctional devices MFD The following marking technologies can be used Electrophotography EP Ink Jet IJ Solid Ink SD Direct Thermal DT Dye Sublimation DS Impact High Performance IJ Stencil and Thermal Transfer TT Other type of imaging equipment devices i e fax machines digital duplicators mailing machines scanners are excluded from the scope Version 1 0 Page 6 of 68 re De Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Large products which are not typically used in household and office equipment with the following technical specifications e Standard black and white format products with maximum speed over 66 A4 images per minute e Standard Colour format products with maximum speed over 51 A4 images per minute e Designed for A2 media and larger e Products marketed as plotters are also excluded from the scope of this decision Who can apply for the EU Ecolabel Manufacturers importers services providers trader
18. application Producer The applicant offers to users a take back system for the return in person or by shipment of toner and or ink modules and toner and or ink containers supplied or recommended by the applicant for use in the product in order to channel such modules and containers to reuse and or material recycling with preference given to reuse This also applies to residual toner containers Yes L No Ol Are third parties subcontracted to perform this task and they shall be provided with instructions for proper handling of residual toner Yes 1 No Ol Non recyclable product parts are properly disposed Modules and containers are taken back free of charge by the return facility named by the applicant The product documents includes detailed information on the return system Yes Ol No Ol Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Version 1 0 Page 55 of 68 ie QUE Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Declaration 14 Substances in ink and toners Product name Area of application Producer a No substances are added to toners and inks including solid inks supplied or recommended by applicant for use in the product which contain mercury cadmium lead nickel or chromium VI compounds as constituents High molecular weight complex nickel compounds as colorants are exempted Production related contaminations by heavy
19. ation EC No 1907 2006 25 Required documentation for Assessment and verification for Criteria 7 b 25 Criterion 8 Mercury in light SOULCES cccccccsssnsecessseeeceeseeeecesseeeeceeseeaecseseeeecseeeeaeceeeeeaeeseeeaaeesseeaaeens 25 Required documentation for Assessment and verification eee 25 Criterion 9 Design for disassembly ccccccccssscccecssscececssscececsseseceesssseceesssesecssseceeseeeececsesseesesssaeees 26 Required documentation for Assessment and verification eee 26 Criterion 10 Design for recycling and or reuse of toner and or ink cartridges 27 Required documentation for Assessment and verification eee 27 Criterion 11 Toner and or ink cartridge take back requirement eene 27 Required documentation for Assessment and verification eee 27 Criterion 12 Substances in ink and toners sss nennen 28 Required documentation for Assessment and verification eee 28 Criterion 13 Packaglhg calados 29 Required documentation for Assessment and verification eee 29 Criterion 14 Warranty guarantee of repairs and supply of spare parts sess 29 Required documentation for Assessment and verification eee 29 Version 1 0 Page 3 of 68 res JN Imaging Equi
20. ccept the provisions of Regulation EC No 66 2010 on the EU Ecolabel scheme and in particular Article 6 paragraph 6 which states that the EU Ecolabel may not be awarded to goods containing substances or preparations mixtures meeting the criteria for classification as toxic hazardous to the environment carcinogenic mutagenic or toxic for reproduction CMR in accordance with Regulation EC No 1272 2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures 11 nor to goods containing substances referred to in Article 57 of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals REACH establishing a European Chemicals Agency Note that article 7 enables the Commission to adopt measures to grant derogations from paragraph 6 under certain conditions I undertake to ensure that the product complies with the EU Ecolabel criteria at all times and to notify insert name of Competent Body immediately of any significant modification to it or to the production processes I take responsibility for the correct and proper use of the EU Ecolabel logo Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Version 1 0 Page 38 of 68 ie QUE Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Part D Declarations D
21. chemical modification in a way that removes the previously identified hazard are exempted from criterion 7 a Table 2 Hazard statements and Risk Phrases Hazard Statement Risk Phrase H300 Fatal if swallowed R28 H301 Toxic if swallowed R25 H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways R65 H310 Fatal in contact with skin R27 H311 Toxic in contact with skin R24 H330 Fatal if inhaled R23 26 H331 Toxic if inhaled R23 H340 May cause genetic defects R46 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects R68 H350 May cause cancer R45 H3501 May cause cancer by inhalation R49 n Regulation EC No 1907 2006 REACH Article means an object which during production is given a special shape surface or design which determines its function to a greater degree than does its chemical composition Version 1 0 Page 21 of 68 ve cM Ecolabel Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU H351 Suspected of causing cancer R40 H360F May damage fertility R60 H360D May damage the unborn child R61 H360FD May damage fertility May damage the unborn child R60 61 60 61 H360Fd May damage fertility Suspected of damaging the unborn R60 63 child H360Df May damage the unborn child Suspected of damaging R61 62 fertility H361f Suspected of damaging fertility R62 H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child R63 H361fd Suspected of damaging fertility Suspected of
22. criterion Where the applicant is required to provide declarations documentation analyses test reports or other evidence to show compliance with the criteria these may originate from the applicant or his supplier or both Where possible the testing shall be performed by laboratories that meet the general requirements of European Standard EN ISO 17025 or equivalent Where appropriate test methods other than those indicated for each criterion may be used if the competent body assessing the application accepts their equivalence As pre requisite the product must meet all respective legal requirements of the country countries in which the product is intended to be placed on the market The applicant shall declare the product s compliance with this requirement For further information about national legislation please consult Annex 1 Legal requirements of the Member States of EU SO IEC 17025 2005 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories Version 1 0 Page 14 of 68 ve D Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Criterion 1 Availability of N up printing Imaging equipment shall offer as a standard feature the capability to print and or copy two or more pages of a document on one sheet of paper when the product is managed by original software provided by the manufacturer Required documentation for Assessment and verification e The applicant shall provide to the awardi
23. ctives ISO 14001 in connection with the application and information on the annual turnover Version 1 0 Page 39 of 68 ie DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Version 1 0 Page 40 of 68 ie DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Declaration 2 Availability of N up printing Product name Area of application Producer Imaging equipment offer as a standard feature the capability to print and or copy two or more pages of a document on one sheet of paper when the product is managed by original software provided by the manufacturer Yes L No Ol Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Version 1 0 Page 41 of 68 ie DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Declaration 3 Duplex printing Product name Area of application Producer Imaging equipment with a maximum operating speed for monochrome printing and or copying of 19 images per minute ipm or more for A4 size paper is equipped with an automatic double side print copy unit Yes L1 No O The duplex printing and or copying function is set as default in the original software provided by the manufacturer Yes L No Ol For the devices receiving a printing order from a computer a message is formulated by the manufacturer and dis
24. damaging the R62 63 unborn child H362 May cause harm to breast fed children R64 H370 Causes damage to organs R39 23 24 25 26 27 28 H371 May cause damage to organs R68 20 21 22 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated R48 25 24 23 exposure H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated R48 20 21 22 exposure H400 Very toxic to aquatic life R50 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects R50 53 H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects R51 53 H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects R52 53 H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life R53 Version 1 0 Page 22 of 68 ve DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU EUH059 Hazardous to the ozone layer R59 EUHO29 Contact with water liberates toxic gas R29 EUHO31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas R31 EUHO032 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas R32 EUHO070 Toxic by eye contact R39 41 Concentration limits for substances or mixtures which may be or have been assigned the hazard statements or risk phrase listed above meeting the criteria for classification in the hazard classes or categories and for substances meeting the criteria of Article 57 a b or c of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 shall not exceed the generic or specific concentration limits determined in accordance with the Article 10 of Reg
25. dy once the application has been registered in ECAT The applicant will have to fill in an application form which is found in the User s Manual part A The application form must be sent together with the relevant documentation to the Competent Body After receiving an application the Competent Body examines the documentation including any material sent directly by suppliers The Competent Body can ask for further information if necessary The case officer at the Competent Body makes a list of any additional documentation required in order Version 1 0 Page 11 of 68 re DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU to comply with the Ecolabel criteria This list is forwarded to the applicant who will have to ensure that the relevant documentation is provided The Competent Body may also carry out an on site visit to the applicant and or his suppliers The Competent Body makes this decision on a case by case basis When all requirements have been met the Competent Body will sign a contract with the applicant specifying the terms of use of the EU Ecolabel following the standard contract in Annex IV of the Regulation EC no 66 2010 of 25 November 2009 When criteria documents are revised the license holders will have to apply for re assessment of their license according to the revised criteria A transition period for adjusting the products and applying for re assessment is allowed This will be announced by the European Co
26. e Copies of relevant Safety Data Sheets for substances or mixtures in accordance with Annex II to Regulation EC No 1907 2006 for substances or mixtures Concentration limits shall be specified in the Safety Data Sheets in accordance with Article 31 of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 for substances and mixtures Criterion 8 Mercury in light sources Mercury or its compounds shall not intentionally be added to light sources used in imaging equipment Required documentation for Assessment and verification e The applicant shall declare to the competent body that the light sources of the product do not contain more than 0 1 mg of mercury or its compounds per lamp Declaration 9 Mercury in light sources e The applicant shall also provide a brief description of the lighting system used 5 http echa europa eu chem data authorisation process candidate list table en asp Version 1 0 Page 25 of 68 ie DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Criterion 9 Design for disassembly The manufacturer shall demonstrate that the imaging equipment can be easily dismantled by professionally trained personnel using the tools usually available to them for the purpose of repairs and replacements of worn out parts upgrading older or obsolete parts and separating parts and materials ultimately for recycling or reuse Required documentation for Assessment and verification e Areport shall be submitted with the application det
27. e such a laboratory either in that Member State or another 2 Laboratories with an accreditation for other tests than those required by the criteria can be accepted if they submit a declaration that the tests are done following the same quality management procedures as the tests for which they obtained an accreditation In case of doubt the competent body or national board shall inspect the lab that carries out the tests or shall select an accredited auditor who will be charged to do so 3 If neither point 1 or 2 is possible applicants should call on a non accredited independent laboratory certified or approved by a Government Department or other public body in a Member State In case of doubt the competent body or national board shall inspect the lab that carries out the tests or shall select an accredited auditor who will be charged to do so 4 If none of points 1 3 are possible applicants may have the tests performed by an independent laboratory that is neither accredited nor approved by authorities according to point 3 Laboratories with a quality management system shall be preferred A laboratory situated in an organisation holding an ISO 9001 certificate may be accepted if the scope of the certification includes the laboratory The competent body or national board shall verify the competence of the laboratory that carries out the tests or shall select an accredited auditor who will be charged to do so 5 If none of the above men
28. eclaration 1 Declaration used to set fees for the EU Ecolabel cf Commission Regulation EU No 782 2013 of 14 August 2013 amending Annex III to Regulation EU No 66 2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the EU Ecolabel All questions below have to be answered before handling of the application can begin Is the company a micro sized company as defined in the Commission s Recommendation 2003 361 EC i e under 10 employees and an annual turnover or total annual balance not exceeding 2 million Euro Yes L No Ol Is the company a small or medium sized company as defined in the Commission s Recommendation 2003 361 EC i e under 250 employees and an annual turnover not exceeding 50 million Euro or total annual balance not exceeding 43 million Euro Yes L No Ol Is the company situated in a developing country as defined in the OECD s Development Assistance Committee s list of countries receiving development aid Yes Ol No Ol Is the company registered under EMAS and or certified under ISO 14001 and has the company in its environmental policy committed to maintain compliance of its products with the EU Ecolabel product group criteria throughout the contract s period of validity Yes L No Ol Date If confirmed the company must send a copy of the annual affirmative environmental statement EMAS or valid ISO 14001 certificate and copy of the companies environmental policy and obje
29. ed standby Product name Area of application Producer i The power consumption of equipment with HiNA functionality in a condition providing networked standby into which the equipment is switched by the power management function or a similar function does not exceed 3 00 W Yes Ll No U ii The power consumption of other networked equipment in a condition providing networked standby into which the equipment is switched by the power management function or a similar function does not exceed 1 50 W Yes L No L iii Networked equipment that has one or more standby mode s complies with the requirements for these standby mode s when all network ports are disconnected or for wireless network ports the network ports are deactivated Yes No L iv The power consumption limits as stipulated at points i and ii above does not apply to large format printing equipment and to printing equipment with a power supply of a rated power larger than 750 W Yes L No Ol Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Version 1 0 Page 45 of 68 fei aye Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Ecolabel Declaration 7 Restriction on indoor emissions Product name Area of application Producer In the use phase the product does not emit the air pollutants listed in Table 4 in amounts higher than the maximu
30. egulation EC 1272 2008 as far as this can be determined as a minimum from the information meeting the requirements listed in Annex VII of Regulation EC 1907 2006 Information on intrinsic properties of substances may be generated by means other than tests for instance through the use of alternative methods such as in vitro methods by quantitative structure activity models or by the use of grouping or read across in accordance with Annex XI of Regulation EC 1907 2006 The sharing of relevant data is strongly encouraged The information provided shall relate to the forms or physical states of the substance or mixtures as used in the final product Required documentation for Assessment and verification for Criteria 7 point a For each article or any homogenous part of the applicant shall provide e A declaration of compliance with this criterion according to Declaration 8 Hazardous substances and SVHC e Related documentation such as declarations of compliance signed by their suppliers according to Declaration 8 Hazardous substances and SVHC e Summarized information on the relevant characteristics associated to the hazard statements referred to in the above list to the level of detail specified in section 10 11 and 12 of Annex II of Regulation EC 1907 2006 Requirements for the Compilation of Safety Data Sheets e For substances listed in Annexes IV and V of REACH exempted from registration obligations under Article 2 7 a a
31. ing Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Declaration 16 Warranty guarantee of repairs and supply of spare parts Product name Area of application Producer a The applicant provides a guarantee or warranty for repair or replacement of minimum 5 years Yes L No Ol b The applicant ensure that a supply of spare parts and necessary infrastructure for equipment repair is available for a period of at least 5 years after the end of production of a given model and that users are informed about the guaranteed availability of spare parts This clause does not apply in the case of unavoidable and temporary circumstances that are beyond manufacturer s control such as a natural disaster Yes L No Ol Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Version 1 0 Page 58 of 68 ie QUE Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Declaration 17 User Information Product name Area of application Producer I We as the Person s responsible for manufacture of the product declare that User information meets the following requirements The applicant informs the user in all the languages of the countries in which the product is marketed as follows a Environmental relevance of paper consumption The following message is included in the instruction manual of the product The main environmental impacts of this product along
32. is signed a certificate is issued referring to the company applying to the range of products and to the different trade names of each of the products certified If the contract holder wants to extend his range of EU Ecolabel products the following conditions apply Extension with new identification reference commercial names which do not affect the criteria can be done by sending specific information to the Competent Body In this case a request is sent to the competent body with the new trademark and the name and licence number of the product which has already been certified together with a declaration that the additional product is in compliance with the criteria and a sample of the new label s if relevant After validation of the information including any new label s a revised or additional certificate including the new product s reference is issued Extension with new technical characteristics for example new materials as far as these are affected by the criteria must be approved by the Competent Body prior to use This must be done by formally informing the Competent Body and providing all necessary supporting documentation Extension with new suppliers can be done by providing the Competent Body with documentation confirming the suppliers compliance with the criteria This must be accompanied by an updated list of all suppliers Choice of analytical laboratory In the criteria document in Annex it is stated that Where
33. ived 5 Other EU countries in which this product is sold if sold under different names please state names to be registered 6 Rough estimate of annual number of EU Ecolabel articles produced please specify number of items 7 Rough estimated value of annual sales excluding VAT in the European Economic Area i e the European Community plus Norway Iceland and Liechtenstein of the product at ex factory prices in or insert local currency if applicable Date Company name Version 1 0 Page 35 of 68 fe DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Company stamp Responsible person s signature Version 1 0 Page 36 of 68 E iE Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU APPLICATION FORM 3 Information on the application 1 Is this the first application for the EU Ecolabel for the product s specified above Yes L No Ol If no please state when and where the first application was made and with what outcome 2 Please indicate if an application for the same product has been successful under other environment label schemes e g the Nordic Ecolabel or Blue Angel Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Version 1 0 Page 37 of 68 ie QUE Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU APPLICATION FORM 4 Applicant s undertakings As the applicant for an EU Ecolabel I hereby declare that I understand and a
34. l application Application fee An invoice will be sent when the application and the attached declarations are received Before the application can be processed the applicant must pay the application fee relevant for the company Please refer to the section for fees Version 1 0 Page 32 of 68 fel DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU APPLICATION FORM 1 Information on the applicant Applicant s full name and address Contact Person Position Phone Fax Email Website VAT number If relevant existing license No Fill in where relevant O Manufacturer El Importer O Service provider O Wholesaler O Retailer Date Company name Version 1 0 Page 33 of 68 fe DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Company stamp Responsible person s signature Version 1 0 Page 34 of 68 fei EXE Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU APPLICATION FORM 2 Information on the product 1 Product group 2 Designation and specification of the product s including registered name s and article number s 3 Name and address of manufacturing site s if different from above 4 In case the product is made outside the European Economic Area market European Union plus Iceland Lichtenstein and Norway please confirm that it has been or will be placed on the market in insert name of country where application is rece
35. led paper made of 100 post consumer paper that meets the requirements of EN 12281 2002 Version 1 0 Page 15 of 68 ve DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Required documentation for Assessment and verification The applicant shall provide to the awarding competent body a declaration of compliance with those requirements Declaration 4 Use of recycled paper Criterion 4 Energy efficiency a The energy consumption of the product shall fulfil the energy efficiency requirements of Energy Star v 2 0 criteria for imaging equipment b Power consumption in a condition providing networked standby 1 the power consumption of equipment with HiNA functionality in a condition providing networked standby into which the equipment is switched by the power management function or a similar function shall not exceed 3 00 W ii the power consumption of other networked equipment in a condition providing networked standby into which the equipment is switched by the power management function or a similar function shall not exceed 1 50 W iii networked equipment that has one or more standby mode s shall comply with the requirements for these standby mode s when all network ports are disconnected or for wireless network ports the network ports are deactivated iv the power consumption limits as stipulated at points 1 and ii above shall not apply to large format printing equipment and to printing eq
36. m emission rates Table 4 Maximum emission rates for air pollutants Yes Oo No Ol Maximum emission rate in mg h Monochrome Colour Printing printing 1 Desktop 1 Desktop products products Ready mode TVOC 2 Floor 2 Floor mounted mounted equipment equipment Volume gt 250 Volume gt 250 litres litres TVOC 10 18 Benzene 0 05 0 05 Printing mode Sum of Ready Printing mode Styrene 1 0 1 8 Not identified single VOC substances ud d Version 1 0 Page 46 of 68 DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Ozone 1 5 3 0 Dust 4 0 4 0 Only for electro graphic EP printing The list of the identified VOCs in the measuring method is provided in Blue Angel Ral UZ 171 of July 2012 Annex S M Chapter 4 5 All the maximum emission rates set out in Table 1 shall be measured in accordance with the requirements described in Blue Angel RAL UZ 171 of July 2012 Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature 1 http www blauer engel de en products_brands vergabegrundlage php id 259 Version 1 0 Page 47 of 68 fei ENS Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Declaration 8 Noise emissions Product name Area of application Producer The noise emission is rated by the declared A weighted sound power level depending on
37. maintain continued compliance with the EU Ecolabel criteria After an Ecolabel has been granted the applicant must keep the application dossier continuously up to date Where continued tests or measurements are required the contract holder or his supplier is responsible for keeping a journal containing the test results and other relevant documentation This documentation does not need to be sent to the Competent Body but must be available at any time if requested If data shows that the product during the validity period of the license no longer complies with the criteria this must be reported to the Competent Body immediately together with a statement of the reasons for the non compliance The Competent Body will in each individual case decide the consequences of the non compliance e g a demand for additional measurements suspension of the licence etc Assessment of compliance with the criteria The Competent Body may undertake any necessary investigations to monitor the ongoing compliance by the holder of the Ecolabel licence with the product group criteria and the terms of use and provisions of the contract To this end the Competent Body may request and the holder shall provide any relevant documentation to prove such compliance Furthermore the Competent Body may at any reasonable time and without notice request and the holder shall grant access to the premises Version 1 0 Page 10 of 68 DU Imaging Equipment
38. me gt 250 litres litres TVOC 10 18 Benzene 0 05 0 05 Printing mode Sum of Ready Printing mode Styrene 1 0 1 8 Not identified single VOC substances ue Version 1 0 Page 17 of 68 D Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Ozone 1 5 3 0 Dust 4 0 4 0 Only for electro graphic EP printing The list of the identified VOCs in the measuring method is provided in Blue Angel Ral UZ 171 of July 2012 Annex S M Chapter 4 5 All the maximum emission rates set out in Table I shall be measured in accordance with the requirements described in Blue Angel RAL UZ 171 of July 201 Required documentation for Assessment and verification e The applicant shall submit to the competent body a test report containing the results of the emission test according to the methods specified in Blue Angel RAL UZ 171 of July 2012 Declaration 6 Restriction on indoor emissions The testing laboratory performing the test shall be accredited according to EN ISO IEC 17025 The applicant shall attach a copy of the valid accreditation certificate of the test laboratory http www blauer engel de en products_brands vergabegrundlage php id 259 Version 1 0 Page 18 of 68 fei EXE Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Criterion 6 Noise emissions The noise emission shall be rated by the declared A weighted sound power level depending on printing speed pe
39. mmission For more information about the application process visit the EU Ecolabel website at http ec europa eu environment ecolabel how to apply for eu ecolabel html Version 1 0 Page 12 of 68 re De Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Part B Product Assessment and Verification Criteria for awarding the EU Ecolabel to imaging equipment PAPER MANAGEMENT 1 Availability of N up printing 2 Duplex printing 3 Use of recycled paper ENERGY EFFICIENCY 4 Energy efficiency INDOOR AIR EMISSIONS 5 Restriction on indoor emissions NOISE EMISSIONS 6 Noise emissions SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES IN IMAGING EQUIPMENT 7 Excluded or limited substances and mixtures a Hazardous substances and mixtures b Substances listed in accordance with Article 59 1 of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 8 Mercury in light sources REUSE RECYCLING AND END OF LIFE MANAGEMENT 9 Design for disassembly INK AND TONER CONSUMABLES 10 Design for recycling and or reuse of toner and or ink cartridges 11 Toner and or ink cartridge take back requirement Version 1 0 Page 13 of 68 re De Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU 12 Substances in ink and toners OTHER CRITERIA 13 Packaging 14 Warranty guarantee of repairs and supply of spare parts 15 User information 16 Information appearing on the EU Ecolabel The specific assessment and verification requirements are indicated within each
40. nd b of Regulation 1907 2006 REACH a declaration to this effect will suffice to comply with the requirements set out above Version 1 0 Page 24 of 68 fet EXE Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Substances listed in accordance with article 59 1 of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 No derogation from the exclusion in Article 6 6 of the Regulation EC No 66 2010 shall be given concerning substances identified as substances of very high concern and included in the list foreseen in Article 59 of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 present in mixtures in an article or in any homogeneous part of a complex article in concentrations gt 0 1 Specific concentration limits determined in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation EC No1272 2008 shall apply in cases where the concentration is lower than 0 146 The list of substances identified as substances of very high concern and included in the candidate list in accordance with Article 59 of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 can be found on the ECHA website Reference to the list shall be made on the date of application Required documentation for Assessment and verification for Criteria 7 b e The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with this criterion Declaration 8 Hazardous substances and SVHC e In applicable Declaration 8 Hazardous substances and SVHC and related documentation such as declarations of compliance signed by the material suppliers
41. ng competent body a declaration of compliance with those requirements Declaration 2 Availability of N up printing e Anexplanation as to how users can access the printing of two or more pages on one sheet of paper Criterion 2 Duplex printing Imaging equipment with a maximum operating speed for monochrome printing and or copying of 19 images per minute ipm or more for A4 size paper shall be equipped with an automatic double side print copy unit The duplex printing and or copying function shall be set as default in the original software provided by the manufacturer For the devices receiving a printing order from a computer a message should be formulated by the manufacturer and displayed on the computer screen of the user when the default setting is changed into one side printing The content of this message should highlight the fact that one side printing mode will contribute to significantly higher environmental impacts than double side printing Required documentation for Assessment and verification e The applicant shall provide to the awarding competent body a declaration of compliance with those requirements Declaration 3 Duplex printing e A declaration of the speed for monochrome printing and an explanation as to which message and where and when such message for devices receiving a printing order from computer is displayed to users Criterion 3 Use of recycled paper Imaging equipment shall be capable of processing recyc
42. ng equipment is easily dismantled by professionally trained personnel using the tools usually available to them for the purpose of repairs and replacements of worn out parts upgrading older or obsolete parts and separating parts and materials ultimately for recycling or reuse Yes L No Ol Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Version 1 0 Page 53 of 68 ie QUE Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Declaration 12 Design for recycling and or reuse of toner and or ink cartridges Product name Area of application Producer The products accept remanufactured toner and or ink cartridges Yes No Ol The products are designed for taking reuse of toner and or ink cartridge into consideration Yes L No Ol The design of the cartridge recommended by the manufacturer OEM for use in the product promotes 1ts durability Devices and practices that would prevent its reutilisation sometimes referred to as anti reutilisation devices practises are not present or applied This requirement does not apply to imaging equipment that is not using cartridges Yes O No LI Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Version 1 0 Page 54 of 68 ie QUE Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Declaration 13 Toner and or ink cartridge take back requirement Product name Area of
43. nstructions Criterion 11 Toner and or ink cartridge take back requirement The applicant shall offer to users a take back system for the return in person or by shipment of toner and or ink modules and toner and or ink containers supplied or recommended by the applicant for use in the product in order to channel such modules and containers to reuse and or material recycling with preference given to reuse This also applies to residual toner containers Third parties may be subcontracted to perform this task and they shall be provided with instructions for proper handling of residual toner Non recyclable product parts shall be properly disposed Modules and containers shall be taken back free of charge by the return facility named by the applicant The product documents shall include detailed information on the return system Required documentation for Assessment and verification A declaration that a take back system is offered to users for toner and or ink modules and toner and or ink containers and that such consumables collected are channelled for reuse and or recycling signed either by the applicant or by the subcontracted third parties shall be provided to the awarding competent body Declaration 12 Toner and or ink cartridge take back requirement Version 1 0 Page 27 of 68 ve D Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Criterion 12 Substances in ink and toners a No substances may be added to toners and inks
44. nt shall declare the compliance with the criteria requirements Declaration 7 Noise emissions Version 1 0 Page 19 of 68 E DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU e Submit a test report containing the results of the A weighted sound power according to the methods specified in ISO 7779 3rd edition 2010 e The testing laboratory performing the test must be accredited according to EN ISO IEC 17025 as well as according to ISO 7779 for acoustic measurements The applicant shall attach a copy of the valid accreditation certificate of the test laboratory Version 1 0 Page 20 of 68 ve DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Criterion 7 Excluded or limited substances and mixtures a Hazardous substances and mixtures According to the Article 6 6 of Regulation EC No 66 2010 on the EU Ecolabel the product or any article of it shall not contain substances meeting criteria for classification with the hazard statements or risk phrases specified in Table 2 in accordance with Regulation EC No 1272 2008 or Directive 67 548 EC nor shall it contain substances referred to in Article 57 of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 The risk phrases in Table 2 generally refer to substances However if information on substances cannot be obtained the classification rules for mixtures apply Substances or mixtures which change their properties through processing and thus become no longer bioavailable or undergo
45. nting coooccconnnoccccnononcnonononnnanononononononcnonono nc cocoa nnco nan nnne nennen 15 Required documentation for Assessment and verification eee 15 Criterion 2 D plex priptlng rea ccoce residere ceo raissa Nenada nS eNEAN ANSA ATEAN AANEEN AS EA NE 15 Required documentation for Assessment and verification eee 15 Criterion 3 Use of recycled paper nennen nennen nnns enne EE nasse enne nian n nns 15 Required documentation for Assessment and verification eee 16 Criterion 4 Energy efficiency eerie id 16 Required documentation for Assessment and verification eee 16 Criterion 5 Restriction on indoor emissions eene enne enne nnne 17 Version 1 0 Page 2 of 68 res JN Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Ecolabel Required documentation for Assessment and verification eee 18 Criterion 6 Noise emilSsIOns ette terere tnnt riore aig iia 19 Required documentation for Assessment and verification eene 19 Criterion 7 Excluded or limited substances and MixtuUTES oooconoconoccnonoconononnnonnnannnnan oran oran nono conan 21 a Hazardous substances and mixtures esses esses esee eene nnn enne nennen nnne 21 Required documentation for Assessment and verification for Criteria 7 point a 24 Substances listed in accordance with article 59 1 of Regul
46. o lt 75 0 dB For serial electrophotographic colour devices with S eo 0 5 S pw the sound power level is determined and indicated For assessment purposes compliance with L waajim bw for monochrome printouts with printing speed S py shall be considered exclusively Yes L No Ol Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Version 1 0 Page 49 of 68 re QUE Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Declaration 9 Declaration form Hazardous substances and SVHC Manufacturer s declaration Hazardous substances and SVHC Product name Area of application Producer Supplier Criterion 7 a I We as the Person s responsible for manufacture of the product declare that none of the substances and mixtures contained in the product in concentration of which equals or exceeds 0 1 by weight of the final product meets the criteria for classification with one or more of the risk hazard phrases listed in Criterion 3 a of the Decision 2012 250 EU in the form these substances are present in the product with the exception of substances components derogated from this requirement see below O Yes O No Derogations The following ingoing substances and components are covered by derogations Does your product contain one of the following ingoing substances please mark them below O Nickel in stainless steel of all types other than of high sulphur grades S
47. ollowing message shall be included in the instruction manual of the product The cartridges of this equipment are designed for reuse It is recommended to reuse the cartridge as this is saving resource In addition the cartridge ink yield and the yield of number of printouts shall be clearly written on the packaging of the recommended for use OEM cartridge Criterion 15 c is not applicable to cartridge free imaging equipment d A guide shall be provided with instructions on how to maximise the environmental performance of the particular imaging equipment covering paper management functions energy efficiency functions waste management of the product and of any consumables such as ink and or toner cartridges in written form as a specific part of the user manual and in digital form accessible via the manufacturers website Such specific part of the user manual shall also include information on the percentage of total recycled and reused content by mass of the product e Recycled paper Version 1 0 Page 30 of 68 ve DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU the following message shall be included in the instruction manual of the product This product is capable of processing recycled paper made of 100 post consumer paper Required documentation for Assessment and verification e A declaration signed by the manufacturer declaring compliance with those requirements and evidence of the required user
48. played on the computer screen of the user when the default setting is changed into one side printing The content of this message highlight the fact that one side printing mode will contribute to significantly higher environmental impacts than double side printing Yes O0 No L Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Version 1 0 Page 42 of 68 E DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Declaration 4 Use of recycled paper Product name Area of application Producer Imaging equipment is capable of processing recycled paper made of 100 96 post consumer paper that meets the requirements of EN 12281 2002 Yes L No Ol Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Version 1 0 Page 43 of 68 E DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Declaration 5 Energy efficiency Product name Area of application Producer The energy consumption of the product fulfils the energy efficiency requirements of Energy Star v 2 0 criteria for imaging equipment Yes L No Dl Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature 1 https energystar gov products specs node 148 Version 1 0 Page 44 of 68 re QUE Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Declaration 6 Power consumption in a condition providing network
49. pment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Ecolabel Criterion 15 User INfOPMAtION js scs zecseecsecevensCazeastaceenateaegacsaeacesesudasedbseuaneivade je Ret pedea eode ee Road eek ved deat 30 Required documentation for Assessment and verification eee 31 Criterion 16 Information appearing on the EU Ecolabel essen 31 Required documentation for Assessment and verification eee 31 PartC Application IOrms enit tree reete tetas dni odes eode sea ei negeraatexsteaiodessersiesshtestaeaes 32 Part D D clarations uei eee teste a Hees eae baden se toe Ceo Sees 39 Declaration e M ee reer y tree 39 BIIOEieqo pue E 41 DGC lez info Tu ERUIT OE DU IT DO roda 42 DECANO et 43 PCIE 44 BTE 45 Declaration iii 46 Declara 48 Declaration Tasas tonto aia 50 Declaration TO a 52 Declatati n leer 53 Declaration 12 seessticccict dade 54 BIER 55 Declar tion Tb ici 56 Declaration A 57 Declaration iii ia 58 Version 1 0 Page 4 of 68 res No Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Ecolabel Declaration
50. possible the testing should be performed by laboratories that meet the general requirements of EN ISO 17025 or equivalent There is a need for a common practice on how this shall be interpreted and this document describes a hierarchy of situations and conditions for acceptance of a laboratory The situation in paragraph 1 is preferred if this is not possible paragraph 2 comes into force etc The national competent body or Ecolabelling board will consider the applications individually taking into account the following approach and making a decision according to the concrete situation without prejudice to the credibility of the European eco labelling scheme 1 Laboratory tests shall be performed by laboratories that are accredited for the specified test method according to ISO 17025 or GLP where possible The Competent Bodies accept accredited laboratories in all Member States in the EU EEA and in countries that have ISO IEC 17025 2005 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories Version 1 0 Page 8 of 68 re De Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU signed the mutual recognition agreement according to ILAC the international accreditation organisation If in the Member State where the applicant submits its dossier or where the company or the concerned production plant or service is based one or more laboratories are accredited according to ISO 17025 or GLP applicants shall us
51. r minute given in dB with one decimal place accuracy or in B with two decimal places accuracy The declared A weighted sound power level L waa of the product shall not exceed the following limits while operating a for monochrome printing the A weighted sound power level limit value Lwaatim pw Shall be determined depending on the operating speed S pw given with one decimal place accuracy according to the following formula L waa timbw 37 20 log S py 8 dB Lwadatin ow A weighted sound power level limit for monochrome printouts given in dB b for colour printing the A weighted sound power level limit value L yaa tim co shall be determined depending on the operating speed S co given with one decimal place accuracy according to the following formula L wad tim co 38 20 log S o 8 dB L wad tim co A weighted sound power level limit in dB for colour printouts c in addition for both monochrome and colour printing the A weighted sound power level limit value L waatim ow and L waa tim co Shall not exceed an upper limit of 75 0 dB L waatimpw lt 75 0 dB L Waatim co lt 75 0 dB For serial electrophotographic colour devices with S lt o 0 5 S pw the sound power level shall be determined and indicated For assessment purposes compliance with L w445 5 for monochrome printouts with printing speed S pw shall be considered exclusively Required documentation for Assessment and verification e The applica
52. rance p ae P EY y durable gouv fr Etat e Printers Criteria doc e Noise exemplaire 34309 ht e Packaging nil Version 1 0 Page 67 of 68 re D Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Country Products Published Key issues More information documents e Paper consumption including acceptance of MED recycled paper http www umweltb e Tendering e Energy efficiency undesamt de themen Laser printers Germany e Inkjet printers recommendation e Product design including wirtschaft a pus Criteria doc tonner and ink konsum umweltfreun Photocopiers e Noise dliche beschaffung e Packaging e Maintainability e Paper consumption http www senterno Netherlands e Photocopiers Criteria doc un e Energy efficiency vem nl mmfiles e Paper consumption e Ink jet MFDs Gricludmg acceptance of http www defra go recycled paper Laser MFDs ids sd v uk sustainable gov UK e Criteria doc e Energy efficiency e Laser printers AH MRNA ernment advice publi e Maintainability e Scanners c buying products e Product design e Noise Version 1 0 Page 68 of 68
53. s and retailers may submit applications for the Ecolabel Traders and retailers may submit applications in respect of products placed on the trade market under their own brand names Where to apply gt If a product originates in a single country of the European Economic Area market European Union plus Iceland Lichtenstein and Norway the application shall be presented to a Competent Body of that country gt If a product originates in the same form in several countries of the European Economic Area the application may be presented to a Competent Body in one of those countries If a product originates outside the European Economic Area market European Union plus Iceland Lichtenstein and Norway the application may be presented to a Competent Body in any of the countries of the European Economic Area in which the product is to be or has been placed on the market What does an application contract cover At application the applicant must report the trade names and identification or reference numbers of the products in question When the application has been assessed by the Competent Body as being in compliance with all the relevant EU Ecolabel criteria a contract is issued The contract references the product group and relevant Commission decision The contract must be signed by the company and by Version 1 0 Page 7 of 68 re De Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU the competent body Once the contract
54. the main features GPP schemes is provided in Table 5 Further information is needed to complete this Annex which also requires a frequent update in order to ensure the validity of the requirements that it contains Table 5 Indicative summary of other GPP SPP programmes Not an exhaustive list Country Products Published Key issues More information documents e Laser printers e Paper consumption http www nachha Austria e Inkjet printers e Criteria doc e Energy efficiency Itigebeschaffung at e Photocopiers e Maintainability e Paper consumption including acceptance of e Printers recycled p aper http gidsvoorduur e Energy efficiency e Photocopiers EP zameaankopen be f Belgium e Criteria doc Noise e Faxes r e Product design including e Scanners a emissions e Maintainability e Packaging e Paper consumption e Photocopiers e Background doc al efficiency i http www miljoevej Denmark e Printers e Criteria doc Product Gesien ineiuding ledninger dk emissions em e Maintainability e Paper consumption including acceptance of recycled paper http www ymparis e Energy efficiency to fi en Finland e Photocopiers Criteria doc Noise US Consumption a e Product design including nd production Publ emissions ic procurement e Maintainability e Packaging http www developp e Paper consumption e Photocopiers e Etat Exemplaire e Energy efficienc ement F
55. tioned points can be fulfilled the applicant may have the tests carried out in a company laboratory that is not accredited ISO 17025 or GLP as this would be covered by point 1 The competent body or national board shall ensure that the tests are properly carried out or shall select an accredited auditor who will be charged to do so In this case the laboratory shall have a quality management system A laboratory within an organisation holding an ISO 9001 certificate is accepted as being under appropriate quality management if the scope of the certification includes the laboratory This option may also be used for continuous monitoring of the production including discharges and emissions and for testing fitness for use when no standard test method exists Version 1 0 Page 9 of 68 re De Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Test period and test frequency Test results test reports will be required by the Competent Body upon application It is the responsibility of the contract holder that the products remain in continuous compliance with the Ecolabel criteria Once the product s have been awarded the Ecolabel random tests e g fitness for use can be undertaken by the Competent Body in order to check whether the products still comply with the Ecolabel criteria Continuous control the responsibility of the applicant In accordance with the terms of the signed contract the applicant has the responsibility to
56. to the Competent It shall include an exploded diagram in written or digital form of the product Yes O No O labelling the main components as well as identifying any hazardous substances in components DECLARATION 10 signed by the producer Xo Ne Criterion 10 Design for recycling and or reuse of toner and or ink cartridges The applicant shall provide to the competent body a copy of the user information Yes O No O The applicant shall submit instructions on how the cartridge can be remanufactured and or refilled or provide a proof i e one sample that Yes O No cartridges has been remanufactured or refilled following the provided B instructions DECLARATION 11 signed by the producer and if appropriate by the Yes O No O supplier s Criterion 11 Toner and or ink cartridge take back requirement DECLARATION 12 signed by the producer and if appropriate by the supplier s Criterion 12 Substances in ink and toners Version 1 0 Page 65 of 68 re 2 Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU A declaration of compliance signed by the ink and toner supplier s and copies of relevant safety data sheets about materials and substances shall also be provided to the awarding competent body DECLARATION 13 signed by the producer and if appropriate by the supplier s Yes O Yes O No O No O Criterion 13 Packaging Only primary packaging as defined in Directive 94 62 EC
57. uipment with a power supply of a rated power larger than 750 W Required documentation for Assessment and verification As regards point a e The applicant shall provide to the competent bodies a declaration of compliance with the energy efficiency requirements as set in Energy Star v 2 0 Declaration 5 Energy Efficiency https energystar gov products specs node 148 Version 1 0 Page 16 of 68 ve cM Ecolabel e A test report with the results of the energy efficiency test according to the methods specified in Energy Star Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU e Energy Star v 2 0 labelled products are deemed to comply with the requirements of this criterion and the applicant shall submit a copy of the Energy Star registration form As regards point b e The applicant shall provide to the competent bodies a declaration that it meets the criteria including a test report stating the consumption in the network standby mode Criterion 5 Restriction on indoor emissions In the use phase the product shall not emit the air pollutants listed in Table 1 in amounts higher than the maximum emission rates Table 1 Maximum emission rates for air pollutants Maximum emission rate in mg h Monochrome Colour Printing printing Desktop 1 Desktop products products Ready mode TVOC 2 Floor 2 Floor mounted mounted equipment equipment Volume 250 Volu
58. ulation EC No 1272 2008 Where specific concentration limits are determined they shall prevail over the generic ones Concentration limits for substances meeting criteria of Article 57 d e or f of Regulation EC No 1907 2006 shall not exceed 0 1 weight by weight The final product must not be labelled according to the hazard statements above The following substances components in Table 3 are specifically derogated from this requirement Table 3 Derogated substance components Articles with weight below 25g All hazard statements and risk phrases Homogeneous parts of complex articles with weight All hazard statements and risk phrases below 25 g Inks and toners and cartridges All hazard statements and risk phrases Nickel in stainless steel of all types other than of high sulphur grades S 0 196 2 2H benzotriazol 2 yl 4 1 1 3 3 tetramethylbutyl phenol CAS 3147 75 9 Triphenylphosphine CAS 603 35 0 Version 1 0 Page 23 of 68 ve DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU 1 methylethylidene di 4 1 phenylene tetraphenyl diphosphate BDP CAS 5945 33 5 and CAS 181028 79 5 when it is used as pure and not with technical quality of equal or less than 90 BDP The applicant shall declare the non classification of the substances or materials with any of the hazard classes associated to the hazard statements referred to in the above list in accordance with R
59. unctions waste management of the product and of any consumables such as ink and or toner cartridges in written form as a specific part of the user manual and in digital form accessible via the manufacturers website Such specific part of the user manual also includes information on the percentage of total recycled and reused content by mass of the product e Recycled paper The following message is included in the instruction manual of the product This product is capable of processing recycled paper made of 100 post consumer paper Yes L No Ol Date Company name Company stamp Responsible person s signature Version 1 0 Page 60 of 68 ie DU Imaging Equipment Commission Decision 2013 806 EU Declaration 18 Information appearing on the EU Ecolabel Product name Area of application Producer I We as the Person s responsible for manufacture of the product declare that User information meets the following requirements The optional label with text box contains the following text a Designed for efficient paper management b High energy efficiency c Minimised use of hazardous substances The guidelines for the use of the optional label with the text box can be found in the Guidelines for the use of the EU Ecolabel logo on the website http ec europa eu environment ecolabel documents logo guidelines pdf Date Company name Company stamp Version

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