Reminder to book SAQ interview
Brand owners that have not yet booked a date for their 2022 SAQ interviews must prepare for the interview with an accepted verifier.
Tutorial available for the benchmarking function in TCO Certified Portal
The benchmarking function helps brand owners with certified products identify areas where they excel or fall behind the competition.
TCO Certified is expanded to include imaging equipment
It’s now possible to apply for certification of imaging equipment according to TCO Certified, generation 9.
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.