IECQ Environmentally conscious design
(ecodesign) to IEC 62430
The IECQ ecodesign certification refers to the systematic integration of environmental considerations into the design and development of products, services, and systems. It seeks to minimize negative environmental impacts and promote sustainability throughout a product's life cycle, from raw material extraction to end-of-life management. This includes considering factors such as energy efficiency, resource use, waste reduction, and toxicity. The goal of ecodesign in the electronics industry is to create products that are both functional and environmentally responsible.
The IECQ ecodesign certification service can assist the industry in quantifying the environmental impacts of a product, service or process while keeping a product’s quality level according to its ideal usage.
The goal is to anticipate and minimize negative environmental impacts associated with the manufacturing of products.
How is this done?
With the development of the international standard IEC 62430, IECQ certification for ecodesign is providing an internationally “standardized” way of providing independent third-party assurance of a claim by an organization that their products meet the requirements of IEC 62430.
IEC 62430 provides a structured approach to ecodesign, including methodologies for identifying and evaluating the environmental impacts of a product, as well as guidelines for integrating ecodesign into the product development process. The standard also provides a framework for establishing ecodesign requirements to minimize their products' adverse environmental impacts and communicate environmental information to stakeholders.
The IECQ (peer-assessed) conformity assessment bodies (CBs) for ecodesign conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments to confirm that the organization complies with the requirements of IEC 62430. An IECQ certificate of conformity is then issued for environmentally conscious design (ecodesign) if IEC 62430 requirements are met.
Related ecodesign and circular economy videos
Watch to find out more about the
IEC ecodesign services
Video Title: IEC Ecodesign Service Supporting the Circular Economy
Duration: 03:24 minutes
Available with subtitles: n/a
Code: Q-M30-U06-02
Watch the recorded presentation to understand more about the ecodesign and circular economy.
Presentation Title: Ecodesign and circular economy
Duration: 14 minutes
Subtitles available: n/a
Code: Q-M35-U62430
Related documents
IECQ Operational Document
OD 62430 ed.1.2 (EN)
Operational Document - Application of IEC 62430 within IECQ for issuing IECQ Approved Process Certification
62430
SAR IEC 62430 ed.1.1 (EN)
Standard Form SAR - IECQ AP ECD - IECQ Standard Assessment Report SAR IEC 62430
IECQ 03-2 ed.2.3 (EN)
IECQ Rules of Procedure - Part 2: IECQ Approved Process Scheme
IECQ 03-1 ed.3.1 (EN)
IECQ Rules of Procedure - Part 1: General Requirements for all IECQ Schemes
OD 015 ed.1.0 (EN)
Operational Document - IECQ On-Line Certificate of Conformity System Guidelines for creating IECQ On-Line Certificates of Conformity
IEC/ISO International Standard
IEC 62430:2019
ISO/IEC International Standard
Environmentally conscious design (ECD) - Principles, requirements and guidance
How to get involved
Get the briefing paper
Join the IECQ System
Certification Bodies seeking to provide this IECQ service should submit an application to the IECQ Secretariat using the forms provided.
CB Application forms
Form CB Application ed.10.0 (EN)
Standard Form MC-129-Q - IECQ CB Application Form
This form is to be completed by certification bodies seeking acceptance as an IECQ Certification Body (IECQ CB) and once completed is to be reviewed and endorsed by one of the IECQ Member Bodies (IECQ MBs) and then forwarded to the IECQ Secretariat as indicated on the form.
Form CB Extension of Scope ed.11.0 (EN)
Standard Form MC-130-Q - IECQ CB Application for Extension of Scope
This application & capability declaration form is to be completed by accepted IECQ Certification Bodies (IECQ CBs) when seeking to extend their scope of IECQ acceptance to other IECQ Services and new or revised Standards / Specifications. The completed form is then forwarded to the IECQ Secretariat as indicated on the form.
Join IECQ WG 14
Get involved in the green approach working group by Contacting us
WG05 is a working group of the IECQ Management Committee tasked to investigate and develop necessary documentation for the integration of the Green Approach including Fuel Cell EPDs within the IECQ services and to act as a coordination role for IEC Conformity Assessment Matters and link with IEC TCs related to the Green Approach, as requested by IEC CAB.
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IECQ Environmentally conscious design
Green, sustainable, eco-friendly, eco-conscious, ecominded, eco-responsible: these words are increasingly part of the marketing language of many companies nowadays. IECQ assists industry in quantifying the environmental impacts of product, service or process.
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