DNV 341

This Standard applies to all audio/video, information andcommunication technology equipment marketed as final products,hereafter referred to as products.

Although this Standard does not explicitly apply to individualcomponents and subassemblies to be incorporated into finalproducts, component manufacturersalso need to consider this Standard, to enablemanufacturers using such components to meet therequirements herein.

Only the intended use of products as defined bythe manufacturer is within the scope of thisStandard.

This Standard specifies requirements and recommendations for thedesign of environmentally sound productsregarding

• life  cycle thinking aspects,

• material efficiency,

• energy efficiency,

• consumables and batteries,

• chemical and noise emissions,

• extension of product lifetime,

• end of life,

• hazardous substances/preparations, and

• product packaging.

This Standard covers only criteria directly related to theenvironmental performance of the product. Criteriasuch as safety, ergonomics and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)are outside the scope of this Standard and are covered by otherstandards.

Edition:

4

Published:

12/01/2010

Number of Pages:

44