Guidance

TCO Certified is a comprehensive, global system that drives steady and continuous environmental and social improvement. Explore our guides and explanations to understand what TCO Certified includes, how it works, and the steps you need to take to get your products certified.

Criteria in TCO Certified

Consistent criteria levels and global validity helps you target the global market.

Certification process

The steps you need to take to get your products certified to TCO Certified.

Independent verification that you can trust

With TCO Certified, compliance with criteria is always independently verified.

A list of safer substances

Our list of substances approved for use in certified products and production.

Independent and accredited verification organizations

Contact an approved verifier to check if your product meet our criteria.

Communication guidance

Helps you speak and write clearly and correctly about certified products.