Korea Eco-label Standards EL144 Revised 24. Oct Ministry of Environment Personal Computer EL144:2013

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1 Korea Eco-label Standards EL144 Revised 24. Oct Ministry of Environment Personal Computer EL144:2013

2 Publisher: Minister of Environment Publication: 3. Sep Ministry of Environment Notification No Final revision: 24. Oct Ministry of Environment Notification No Prepared by the president KEITI For opinions and inquiries on this standards, please contact the KEITI Environmental Certification Strategy Office(Tel ), or refer to the website(

3 Contents Foreword...ii 1 Scope Normative references Terms and definitions Environment-related Criteria Substances banned to use Harmful elements of components Battery Environment-friendly design Noise Power consumption in sleep mode and off mode, transition time to sleep mode Annual power consumption (E TEC ) Power supply unit Harmful materials Construction of recycling system Synthetic resin Shock-absorbing materials Recycling rate Quality-related Criteria Safety criteria for electric appliances Electromagnetic wave Information for Consumers Verification Methods and Test Methods General Verification methods Conformity verification and test method regarding the control of harmful elements Conditions for measuring noise and power consumption in standby mode Reasons for Certification Reference i

4 Foreword This standard is the certification criteria for Eco-label revised through deliberation of a committee to set up the certification criteria according to the procedure specified in the Environmental Technology and Environmental Industry Support Act. Accordingly, it is certification criteria for Eco-label made in the internationally standardized form without changing any technical matters of EL144.Personal Computer EL /11/ It should be noted that parts of this standard may in conflict with patent rights having technical characteristics, patent applications after laying-open of application, utility model rights or application for the utility model registration after laying-open of application. The Minister of Environment shall have no responsibility for confirmation of matters related to patent rights having technical characteristics, patent applications after laying-open of application, utility model rights or application for the utility model registration after layingopen of application. ii

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7 EL144.Personal Computer [EL /11/ ] 1 Scope This standard specifies a method to confirm the certification criteria and conformance of Ecolabel of personal computers not workstation computers, mainly used in office or home (hereinafter referred to as PC ) that are desktop or desk-side, integrated-type computers. Note Desktop PC basically consists of a mainframe, a keyboard, and a mouse. In case of Desktop PC, the mainframe can be considered as a product to certify. Note Integrated-type PC refers to a personal computer that a mainframe and a monitor (flat type) are combined. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are indispensable for application of this standard. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EL606, Packaging Materials EL763, Electrical and Electronic Parts EM601, Measuring Method of Acoustic Noise on Computers KS C IEC 62321, Electrotechnical products Determination of levels of six regulated substances(lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ethers) KS C IEC , Determination of certain substances in electrotechnical products Part 4: Mercury in polymers, metals and electronics by CV-AAS, CV-AFS, ICP-OES and ICP-MS KS C IEC , Determination of certain substances in electrotechnical products Part 5: Cadmium, lead and chromium in polymers and electronics Part 5: Cadmium, lead and chromium in polymers and electronics KS Q 5002, Statistical presentation of data IEC , Determination of certain substances in electrotechnical products Part 7-1: Hexavalent chromium Presence of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) in colourless and coloured corrosion-protected coatings on metals by the colorimetric method Operating procedures of the Standby Power-Saving Program, the announcement by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy in accordance with the Energy Use Rationalization Act Safety standard for electrical appliances, the announcement by the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards in accordance with the Electrical Appliances Act Standard for electromagnetic compatibility, the announcement by the National Radio Research Agency in accordance with the Radio Waves Act 3 Terms and definitions 1

8 For the purpose of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 Operating mode Mode in which the user is carrying out his/her intended work by using a keyboard, mouse or network 3.2 Idle state Mode from switching PC on to entering the sleep mode Note In general, it means a mode where only the operating system and applications which are to operate basically when the applicant releases the product are operating. 3.3 Sleep mode Low-power mode that is automatically implemented in the idle mode through the selection by the user or after a certain period of time Note In this mode, the computer shall be able to return to the same state as before implementing the sleep mode by operating a mouse or a keyboard within 5 seconds. 3.4 Off mode Mode in which the user switches off the PC using a power switch 3.5 Transition time Time period needed to enter the sleep mode from the idle state 3.6 Ozone depletion potential (ODP) Value indicating the relative impact of substances depleting ozone when the ozone depletion impact of CFC-11 is set to be Separated network dual computer (hereinafter referred to as dual PC ) A single PC where internal and external communication networks have been physically separated (hereinafter referred to as a physical dual PC ) or a single PC where these networks have been logically separated (hereinafter referred to as a logical dual PC ) to strengthen security Note them. In general, physical dual PCs do not share a CPU and mainboard, while logical dual PCs share 3.8 Annual power consumption (E TEC ) Annual electric power consumption (kwh) calculated based on the result of measurement of power consumption in standby mode, sleep mode and off mode 4 Environment-related Criteria 2

9 Environment-related items considering the whole processes of personal computers are given in the Table 1. Table 1 Environment-related items by each step in the whole processes of personal computers Step in the whole processes Environment-related item Effect to improve environment Acquire raw materials Manufacture Distribute, use and consume Discard Recycle Substances banned to use Harmful elements of components Battery Environment-friendly design Noise Reduce use of harmful substances Reduce use of harmful substances Reduce use of harmful substances Reduce environmental loads Low noise Power consumption in sleep mode and off mode, transition time to sleep Energy saving mode Annual power consumption Power supply unit Harmful materials Construct a recycling system Synthetic resin Shock-absorbing materials Recyclability Energy saving Energy saving Reduce use of harmful substances Reduce generation of wastes Improve recyclability Improve recyclability Reduce generation of wastes 4.1 Substances banned to use Products shall not use the following substances. Note This Criterion shall not apply to materials which are exempted from Hazardous Substances Restriction lists according to the Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles and soldering lead applied to printed circuit board (PCB). However, when the Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles is revised, it shall comply with the revised act at the point of time for applying certification. a) Lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg) and their compounds, and hexavalent chromium compound (Cr 6+ ) b) Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), polybromodiphenyl ethers (PBDEs), and short-chain chlorinated paraffins whose chlorine concentration is 50 % or higher [SCCP (C=10~13)] 4.2 Harmful elements of components Content of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg) and hexavalent chromium (Cr 6+ ) in the components of the product shall comply with the criteria in Table 2. However, if an appropriate 3

10 management system on relevant harmful substances is constructed and operated, this criterion is considered to be complied with. Table 2 Criteria for content of harmful elements Substance Lead (Pb) Cadmium (Cd) Mercury (Hg) Criteria mg/kg Hexavalent chromium (Cr 6+ ) 1, ,000 1,000 NOTE 1 In case the content of total chromium (Cr) is 1,000 mg/kg or less, it is considered that the criteria for hexavalent chromium (Cr 6+ ) is complied with. NOTE 2 This Criterion shall not apply to materials which are exempted from Hazardous Substances Restriction lists according to the Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles and soldering lead applied to printed circuit board (PCB). However, when the Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles is revised, it shall comply with the revised act at the point of time for applying certification. 4.3 Battery The content of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg) and their compounds in the batteries of products shall comply with EU Directive 2006/66/EC. 4.4 Environment-friendly design The product shall be designed and manufactured by considering resource- and energy-saving, reduction of pollutant emission and hazardous substance use, recycled material use, recyclability, lifespan extension, etc. in order to reduce environmental impacts throughout the life cycle. Also, PC mainframes shall comply with the followings. a) Disassembly of the product shall be done by a single technician in order to enhance the recyclability. b) For easiness of replacement and upgrade, the following criteria shall be complied with. 1) Products shall have a modular design. 2) Products shall be accessible with generally available tools and the modules shall be replaceable by the user without the use of special tools. 3) Products shall be so designed as to facilitate replacement of modules and upgrade. 4.5 Noise Noise shall comply with the criteria in Table 3. However, as for dual PCs, it shall be based on the larger value among the test results in each mode. Table 3 Criteria for noise Type Criteria for minimum noise Criteria for general noise Criteria for maximum noise Sound power level db(a)

11 4.6 Power consumption in sleep mode and off mode, transition time to sleep mode Power consumption in sleep mode and off mode, and transition time to sleep mode shall comply with the criteria in the Table 4. Note This criterion related to sleep mode does not apply to logical dual PCs. However, in this case, matters related to this shall be indicated on the product as information for consumers. Table 4 Criteria for power consumption in sleep mode and off mode, and transition time to sleep mode Type Power consumption in sleep mode W Transition time to sleep mode min Power consumption in off mode W Criteria Annual power consumption (E TEC ) As for annual power consumption (E TEC ), unless otherwise specified in this Standard, the value converted by applying the Regulation on Operation of Standby Power-Saving shall be less than the criteria specified in the Table 5, and not exceed the value marked by the applicant. Table 5 Criteria for annual power consumption (E TEC ) Type Computer type a Criteria A 135 Annual power consumption kwh B 160 C 190 D 210 a Computer types shall comply with the criteria specified in the Regulation on Operation of Standby Power-Saving Program. However, For the number of cores of a logical dual PC, the number of split cores shall apply. Example If a half of a quad core is allocated, the number of cores is counted as 2. Note 1 For the annual power consumption of a dual PC, the larger value of either the external network or the internal network shall be marked. Note 2 The annual power consumption shall be based on the value under the highest specifications by model. 4.8 Power supply unit The power supply unit shall comply with the criteria in the Table 6. Table 6 Criteria for power supply units Criteria Load factor Efficiency % Power factor % 20 % 81 5

12 Load factor Efficiency % Criteria Power factor % 50 % % Harmful materials Inappropriate and harmful materials shall be easily found and removed Construction of recycling system The applicant shall construct, implement and operate the system for collecting and recycling disused products (including shock-absorbing materials). However, in case that the applicant designates a company to collect and recycle disused products and submits relevant performance results, this criterion is considered to be complied with Synthetic resin a) As for synthetic resin weighing 25 g or more and covering a flat surface of 200 mm 2 or more, material classification shall be marked on each separable part in order to separate and collect easily. b) Halogenated synthetic resin such as PVC (polyvinyl chloride) shall not be used for the plastic housing parts weighing 25 g or more, and also halogenated compounds shall not be contained in those parts. However, organo-fluorine additives with 0.5 wt% or less are allowed. Example Organo-fluorine additive as an anti-dripping agent 4.12 Shock-absorbing materials Each shock-absorbing material shall comply with one of the following criteria and shall be composed of a single quality of material. a) Recycled paper and pulp material, such as pulp mold b) Shock-absorbing materials with the eco-label certification in accordance with EL606 c) Shock-absorbing materials manufactured by using more than 50 % by weight of disused synthetic resin d) Shock-absorbing materials made of expanded synthetic resins [expanded polyethylene (EPE), expanded polypropylene (EPP), and expandable polystyrene (EPS)] manufactured by using substances with ODP of 0 as foaming agents e) Air-cell shock-absorbing materials made by injecting air into synthetic resin material 4.13 Recycling rate The recycling rate of the products in accordance with the Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles must be 65 % by weight or higher. 6

13 5 Quality-related Criteria 5.1 Safety criteria for electric appliances The quality of products shall comply with relevant provisions in the Safety Standard for Electric Appliances. 5.2 Electromagnetic wave The quality of products shall comply with relevant provisions in the Electromagnetic Compatibility. 6 Information for Consumers 6.1 Product user manual A user manual in the form of printed booklet or CD-ROM shall be provided with the product so that information regarding the product or service can be provided to the user. 6.2 Information on power-saving The following information shall be provided to the user for power-saving. a) Environmental effects on the annual power consumption shall be marked as shown in the Table 7. Table 7 Criteria for environmental effects on the annual power consumption Mark of environmental effects Annual power consumption Contents Power consumption < kwh/year b) Electric power consumption in the sleep mode and off mode c) Phrase with the meaning "power must be disconnected in order to make electric consumption '0'. 7 Verification Methods and Test Methods 7.1 General a) One test sample shall be required for each product applied. b) Test samples shall be collected at random by eco-label certification body from products in market or those in storage at the production site. c) Except otherwise specified, ambient temperature for measurement shall be at 20 ± 5. d) All measurements shall be done at the stable state after the product is installed under general operating condition and reaches the normal condition. e) The test results shall be numerically set by adding more than 1 cipher to individual standard cipher according to KS Q However, if the test method specifies the number of ciphers, it shall be complied with. 7

14 Note The test result shall include matters related to the numerical calculation. 7.2 Verification methods Test methods and verification methods by each item of the certification criteria are given in the Table 8. Table 8 Test methods and verification methods by each item of the certification criteria Item of the certification criteria 4.1 Verification of submitted documents Test methods and verification methods 4.2 Verification of submitted documents in accordance with ~4.4 Verification of submitted documents 4.5 a Test report by an accredited testing laboratory in accordance with 7.4 and EM601 Environmentrelated criteria 4.6 a Test report by an accredited testing laboratory in accordance with the test method specified in the 'Standby Power-Saving Program' or 'International Energy Star Program', or certificate in accordance with equivalent standards or higher 4.7 a Test report by an accredited testing laboratory in accordance with 7.4 and the Standby Power-Saving Program 4.8 a Test report by an accredited testing laboratory in accordance with the International Energy Star Program 4.9~4.13 Verification of submitted documents Qualityrelated criteria Test report by an accredited testing laboratory in accordance with the safety standards for electric appliances or certificate in accordance with equivalent standards or higher Test report by an accredited testing laboratory in accordance with the electromagnetic compatibility or certificate in accordance with equivalent standards or higher Consumer information Verification of submitted documents a It shall be based on the result of measurement on the same samples at the same time. 7.3 Conformity verification and test method regarding the control of harmful elements Method to construct, operate and verify a system for controlling harmful elements A system to control harmful elements shall be verified in accordance with the following criteria. Note This is a method to verify the conformity with the criteria to restrict the use of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg) and their compounds, and hexavalent chromium compounds (Cr 6+ ) in the parts of the product. This method is applicable to verify that the applicant properly controls PBBs, PBDEs and SCCP (C=10~13) as well as harmful elements. 8

15 a) Verify matters on construction and operation of the system for controlling harmful elements by confirming one or more documents or test results from 1) ~ 4). 1) Explanatory note on the control system established by the product manufacturer for the purpose of controlling relevant harmful elements when receiving product parts from the suppliers, and relevant documents 2) Test result conducted by the manufacturer in order to control the harmful elements when receiving product parts from the suppliers Note The test result shall specify detailed test methods including pre-conditioning method applied to the test. 3) Certificate issued by the accredited third party showing that each part of the product complies with the relevant certification requirements Example Certificate of Eco-label in accordance with EL763 4) Other documents showing that the manufacturer properly controls the harmful elements when receiving product parts from the suppliers b) In case that it is difficult to judge whether the system for controlling harmful elements is appropriately constructed and operated according to a), or that deliberation committee of ecolabel certification requires a test result of a specific part, an eco-label certification body shall verify the conformity of such a part collected at random according to Test method for measuring the content of harmful elements Note This is one example of the test methods applicable to verify the content of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg) and hexavalent chromium (Cr +6 ) contained in the parts of the product. The content can be also verified according to the internationally recognized test methods. In this case, test method including pre-conditioning method shall be specified in detail and the specified test method shall be approved by deliberation committee of eco-label certification. a) Test samples shall be homogenized by pre-conditioning method such as pulverization of each part. b) Analysis method by each harmful element is as follows. 1) Lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), total chromium (Cr): KS C IEC ) Mercury (Hg): KS C IEC ) Hexavalent chromium (Cr 6+ ): IEC , Annex C of KS C IEC Detection of hexavalent chromium from high molecules and electronic products using colorimetry NOTE If total chromium (Cr) is not detected in the high molecules, it is not necessary to conduct the hexavalent chromium (Cr 6+ ) test. 7.4 Conditions for measuring noise and power consumption in standby mode a) Unless separately defined, measurement of a PC shall be made while maintaining the conditions set at the time of shipment. However, if measurement under such conditions is unavailable, the reason and detailed changes to the conditions shall be recorded in the test report. b) If measuring power consumption in standby mode is difficult due to fluctuations in power consumption, the value converted from the result of measurement of power consumption for a certain period shall be marked as power consumption. The recommended power consumption measurement time is one hour, and in this case, transition to sleeping mode or 9

16 off mode shall be disabled. c) For a dual PC, measurement of power consumption shall be made for internal and external network conditions separately, and the larger value shall be used. However, a communications network that is not measured shall be set to maintain the sleep mode. d) For an integrated PC, power consumed in the monitor shall not be included. 8 Reasons for Certification Category Improvement of resource circulation a Energy saving b Reduction of global environmental pollution c Reduction of local environmental pollution d Reduction of harmful substances e Reduction of life environmental pollution f Reduction of noise and vibration g Degree a b c d e f g Resource saving, water saving, improvement of recyclability, recycling of effective resources, etc. Energy saving, use of renewable energy, etc. Reduction of greenhouse gas emission, reduction of ozone layer-depleting substance emission, etc. Reduction of air pollutants emission, reduction of water pollutants emission, reduction of soil pollutants emission, reduction of waste generation, improvement of biodegradation, etc. Reduction of the use of harmful substances, reduction of exposure to harmful substances for human body, etc. Reduction of indoor air pollutants emission, reduction of light pollution, etc. Low noise, reduction of vibration 10

17 Reference [1] EU Directive 2011/65/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment [2] EU Directive 2006/66/EC, Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators and repealing Directive 91/157/EEC 11

18 Common Criteria, Notice No , the Ministry of Environment 1. Those who have received the certifications for Eco-label shall comply with the environment regulation standard during the certification period. However, even when the person violates the environment regulation standard, if the person submits the detailed violation, an improvement measure and a measure to prevent a repeat of the violation including the following items to the president of the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute (hereinafter referred to as the president of Technology Institute ) and takes the measure within 1 month from the date of violation, the person shall be considered to comply with the criteria. A. List of environment regulation standard in the person s location B. System to implement the environment regulation standard (including an organization chart describing each person s role) C. Regulation for storing records and documents related to the environment regulation standard. 2. With respect to marks of information for consumers specified in the certification criteria by each subject, the following matters shall be complied with. A. Product-related information for consumers shall be marked on the product cover. However, if the president of Technology Institute recognizes that it is not possible or undesirable to mark it on the product cover, it can be marked on an appropriate part where consumers can perceive relevant information such as product package, a product guide or a user guide. B. Service-related information for consumers shall be marked inside and outside the building in the business site where service is operated. However, if the president of Technology Institute recognizes that it is not possible or undesirable to mark it inside and outside the building in the business site where service is operated, it can be marked on an appropriate part where consumers can perceive relevant information such as a contract, a delivery statement, a letter of warranty or promotion materials. 3. Those who are to receive certification for Eco-label or have receive the certification shall comply with the Act on Fair Labeling and Advertising for establishing an order for fair trade and for protecting consumers. 12

19 4. The person shall not conduct unfair marks, labeling or advertising related to the environmental aspects of the product in accordance with the Article of the law. 5. With respect to various standards cited in the certification criteria for each product, the latest version of standard when applying for the certification shall be applied unless otherwise specified. In addition, in case that the regulation criteria is strengthened more strictly than that certification criteria for each product due to revision of relevant laws or regulations, the strengthened criteria shall be tentatively applied. Also, in case that the criteria are abolished, the criteria before abolition shall be tentatively applied by when the relevant certification criteria are revised. 6. In case that it is judged that the application of quality-related criteria in accordance with the certification criteria for each product is not suitable, the president of Technology Institute can set and implement the quality criteria for relevant products. [Verification method in accordance with the certification criteria] 1. The test report in accordance with the specified test methods means a test report issued by an agency designated by the president of Technology Institute among the following items. However, if the person who applied for certification of Eco-label seeks to be verified with the test result implemented by a testing or inspecting laboratory not corresponding to one of the following items, the person shall get confirmation and verification in the presence of a professional designated by the president of Technology Institute. A. Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute in accordance with the Sub-clause 12, Clause 4, Article 5 of the law B. Testing/ inspecting laboratory recognized in the accrediting system for testing/ inspecting laboratories in accordance with the Article 23 of the Framework Act on National Standards (e.g. testing/ inspecting laboratory accredited by KOLAS) C. Testing/ inspecting laboratory designated and accredited by the president of central administrative agencies in accordance with relevant laws D. Foreign testing/ inspecting laboratory complying with the international standard, ISO/IEC E. Testing/ inspecting laboratory recognized by the president of Technology Institute in case that it is difficult to conduct a test in the laboratories specified from A to D. 13

20 2. In case that the president of Technology Institute requests test-related materials, the testing/ inspecting laboratory that issued a test report in accordance with the clause 1 shall follow the request as long as there is no specific reason. If the laboratory rejects the request without any reasonable cause, the laboratory may be restricted to conduct a requested test. 3. With respect to verification of submitted documents, whether it complies with the certification criteria shall be verified with the test reports, statement of raw materials supply/production, certificates related to the product, user guides or manuals or products that are submitted by the person who seeks for certification of Eco-label in order to verify that the product complies with relevant criteria. In case of service, it can include performance materials, documentary evidence and photos of the side. However, if it is difficult to verify it only with the submitted documents, tests corresponding to the clause 1 may be added. 4. In case that the person who has already receive the certification seeks for additional certification on models using the same materials, parts or components as the certified product, the existing verification result may be applied to relevant raw materials, parts or components. However, the test report in accordance with the clause 1 shall be that issued within 12 months from the date of applying certification. 5. In case that the person gets certification in accordance with the Sub-clause 2, Clause 3, Article 4, the president of Technology Institute shall randomly select a sample from models in the product line for verification. 6. In case that the person gets certification in accordance with the Sub-clause 3, Clause 3, Article 4, the president of Technology Institute shall randomly select a sample from models in the product line for verification. However, with respect to environment-related or qualityrelated criteria which may be influenced by the wholly or partly different environmental aspects and quality information among models, each model shall be verified. 14