New exception: subset certification
Certified products must meet all criteria in TCO Certified. This principle also apply to configurations sold under the same sales name.
Time to submit annual proof of compliance with social criteria
Brand owners with products certified to TCO Certified, generation 9 must now take action to prove continued compliance with a number of social criteria.
Flame retardant added to TCO Certified Accepted Substance List
Another safer alternative flame retardant has been added to TCO Certified Accepted Substance List and is now approved for use in certified products.
Clarification of criterion 1.1, information to end users
Some products are shipped without a complete paper manual. This affects how brand owners can show compliance with criterion 1.1.
Find beta version of benchmarking function in TCO Certified Portal
The new benchmarking function for brands is now available for beta testing in TCO Certified Portal.
Generation 9 is here — application for old generation is closed
TCO Certified, generation 9 was launched on December 1. It is no longer possible to apply for certification according to the previous generation.
Process chemical added to TCO Certified Accepted Substance List
Another independently assessed chemical has been added to TCO Certified Accepted Substance List.