The new EN 14602, “Footwear – Test methods for the assessment of ecological criteria,” has just been issued and Document Center Inc. has the official English language edition, BS EN 14602:2012 available now. This 16-page European Standard has been designed to define certain test methods necessary to issue the footwear Ecolabel.
The EU Ecolabel helps consumers identify products and services that have a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle, from the extraction of raw material through to production, use and disposal. Recognized throughout Europe, EU Ecolabel is a voluntary label promoting environmental excellence.
Many of the criteria for testing footwear are defined in the core of the text. And for some criteria, this BS EN 14602 provides important clarification or gives a test method to assess the ecological criteria.
This European Standard applies to any kind of footwear except those containing electrical or electronic components. The chemical analysis of the metallic components is outside of the scope of this document.
FYI: The footwear Ecolabel has been published in the OJEC of July 28th, 2009. Or see the Ecolabel website for more information.
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