JIS Q 0064:2014

ForewordIntroduction1 Scope2 Normative references3 Definitions4 General considerations5 Influence of provisions in product standards on the environment6 Inputs and outputs to be considered in the development of product standards7 Techniques for identifying and assessing environmental impacts8 Relationship of product standards to strategies and techniques for environmental improvementAnnex A (informative) Guidance on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) principles for the electrotechnical industryAnnex B (informative) Guidance on Design for Environment (DFE) principles for the electrotechnical industry

Covers the consideration of environmental impacts in product standards. It is intended for standard writers; its purpose is a) to raise awareness that provisions in product standards can affect the environment in both negative and positive ways; b) to outline the relationship between product standards and the environment; c) to help avoid provisions in product standard that may lead to adverse environmental impacts; d) to emphasize that addressing environmental aspects during the development of product standards is a complex process and requires balancing competing priorities; e) to recommend the use of life-cycle thinking and recognized scientific techniques when addressing environmental aspects of a product being standardized.

2014 [20/01/2014]1998(R2008) [20/12/2008]1998 [20/03/1998]