Factories risk being removed from TCO Certified Accepted Factory List
Some factories risk being removed from our list of accepted factories. To prevent this, brand owners must check the audit status.
Benchmarking function helps brand owners track sustainability progress
New Sustainable Performance Indicators will help brand owners measure their sustainability progress and compare with peers.
Learn what’s new in TCO Certified, generation 9
Our video series gives you a run-through of what’s new and updated in TCO Certified, generation 9 and how the application period works.
New risk assessment needed for plasticizers
The validity of nine plasticizer assessments have expired. These substances need to be reassessed by a GreenScreen Profiler.
Clarification of the SPI Product carbon footprint
A phrase in the SPI Product carbon footprint will be included in the next revision of generation 9. The correction already applies.
Plasticizer added to TCO Certified Accepted Substance List
Another plasticizer has been added to TCO Certified Accepted Substance List and is now approved for use in certified products.
New list of candidates for TCO Certified Accepted Substance List
TCO Development now introduces a public list of candidates to TCO Certified Accepted Substance List.
Three flame retardants added to TCO Certified Accepted Substance List
Another three flame retardants have been independently assessed and are now approved for use in certified products.
It’s time to submit energy efficiency indicators for 2020
Energy efficiency indicators for 2020 must be reported for all final assembly factories no later than August 30, 2021.
Clarification: battery testing in TCO Certified, generation 9
Until December 1, 2021, you can apply for an upgrade to the new generation without submitting new test reports for battery longevity.