This guide offers purchasing organizations, brand owners and others a summary of all criteria for all product categories available in TCO Certified, generation 8.

The contents include brief background information, our approach to solving sustainability challenges related to IT products, a detailed criteria overview and benefits for purchasing organizations.

A number of criteria are common for all product categories, with the addition of product-specific criteria where relevant. Criteria in TCO Certified are divided into eight chapters. These are reflected in this document for easy transition to the full criteria documents.

For complete criteria, including backgrounds, definitions, mandates, clarifications and verification methods, see the full criteria documents.

Please note

This document does not replace the criteria documents. The document can not be used to apply for certification or to ask for TCO Certified in procurement.

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