1、National Standard of Canada (IS0 14021:1999) CAN/CSA-IS0 14021 -00 CSA INTERNATIONAL International Standard IS0 14021:1999 (first edition, 1999-09-15) has been adopted without modification as CSA Standard CAN/CSA-IS0 14021-00, which has been approved as a National Standard of Canada by the Standards
2、 Council of Canada. ISBN 1-55324-1 01 -0 March 2000 Environmental labels and declarations - Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling) Marquages et declarations environnementaux - Autodeclarations environnementales (Etiquetage de type 11) Reference number IS0 14021:1999(E)
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17、 normes nationales du Canada sont publi6es en versions frangaise et anglaise. Although the intended primary application of this Standard is stated in its Scope, it is important to note that it remains the responsibility of the users to judge its suitability for their particular purpose. CAN/CSA-IS0
18、14 02 1 -00 hvironmental labels and declarations - Self-declared environmental claims (Type I1 environmental labelling) CAN/CSA-IS0 14021 -00 Environmental labels and declarations - SelFdeclared envivonmental cla-ims (Type I1 environmental labelling) CSA Preface This is the first edition of CSA Stan
19、dard CAN/CSA-IS0 14021 , Environmental labels and declarations - Self-declared environmental claims (Type /I environmental labelling), which is an adoption without modification of the identically titled IS0 (International Organization for Standardization) Standard 14021 (first edition, 1 999-04-1 5)
20、. It supersedes CSA Standard 2761 -93, Guideline on Environmental Lobelling, which was used as the seed document for the development of IS0 14021. with CAN/CSA-IS0 14021 (the relevant clauses in CAN/CSA-IS0 14021 and 2761 are referenced in parentheses): The following points highlight important areas
21、 of change that result from the replacement of CSA 2761 the Mobius loop symbol (IS0 14021, Clauses 5.1 0.2, 7.7, and 7.8; CSA 2761 , Clauses 7.2.1 , 7.2.2, and 8.2)*, i “The symbol used to indicate recyclability or recycled content is the Mobius loop symbol used in the form and manner prescribed by
22、the Standard. ?It is now acceptable to use any of the three graphic versions of the MBbius loop symbol for recyclable or recycled content claims. However, when the symbol is intended to indicate recycled content, it is accompanied by a percentage (including in cases where the recycled content is 1 0
23、0%). qualifying statements associated with recyclable, reusable and refillable, and compostable claims (IS0 14021 , Clauses 7.2, 7.7, and 7.12; CSA 2761, Clauses 7.2.1, 7.2.3, and 7.2.4)$, 5 $There is no longer a specific numerical requirement for what constitutes reasonable access for recyclable, r
24、eusable/refillable, and compostable claims. The one-third access requirement to collection or dropoff facilities has been replaced with the condition of convenient availability to a “reasonable proportion of purchasers and the requirement that the claim be adequately qualified. Qualified recyclable
25、claims are to adequately convey the limited ovailability of collection facilities. Use of the qualifying statement “recyclable where facilities exist“ is no longer an acceptable qualification. claims of “.free“ (IS0 14021 , Clause 5.4; CSA 2761 , Clauses 5 and 6) * *Claims of “. free“ may be used on
26、ly when the level of the specified substance is no more than that which would be found as an acknowledged trace contaminant or background level. claims of reduced resource use, reduced energy consumption, and reduced water consumption (60 14021 , Clauses 7.9, 7.1 0, and 7.1 I; CSA 2761, Clauses 7.3.
27、1 , 7.3.2, and 7.3.3)tT +$Claims of reduced resource use in the production phase of the product life cycle are addressed in Clause 7.10, while claims of reduced resource use in the consumer use phase of the product life cycle are addressed in Clauses 7.9 and 7.1 7. reusable and refillable limits in
28、related claims (IS0 14027 , Clause 7.1 2; CSA 2761 , Clause 7.2.3)$3: $Reusable and refillable claims no longer include limits on the number of times a product may be reused or refilled. March 2000 CSA/l CAN/CSA-IS0 7 402 7 -00 nvironmental labels and declarations - Self-declared environmental claim
29、s (Type I1 environmental labelling) waste reduction claims (IS0 14021, Clause 7.1 3; CSA 2761, Clause 7.2.5) 55 The waste reduction claim now covers discharges to air and water in addition to solid waste. degradable claims (IS0 14021, Clause 7.3; CSA 2761, Clause 7.3.4) * *The degradable claim now c
30、overs all types of degradation including biodegradation and photodegradotion. When using this Standard, it is advisable to check for legislation and/or regulations in the jurisdiction in which the product will be marketed. Some jurisdictions may have legislation or regulations that go beyond the req
31、uirements of this Standard (e.g., no trace elements or background levels of a substance are allowed when “.free“ claims are used on products marketed in Australia). The IS0 14000 family of Standards was developed by environmental experts from around the world, under the auspices of the IS0 Technical
32、 Committee 207. Canada plays a major role in this area. The Secretariat of ISO/TC 207 is held by CSA on behalf of Canadas member body in ISO, the Standards Council of Canada, and the Chair of TC 207 is Canadian. Canadian input was particularly important in the development of IS0 14021 because of Can
33、adian expertise and the use of CSA 2761 as the seed document for IS0 14021. Standards through CSAs national consensus development forums. The CSA Technical Committee on Environmental Labelling (EL) is the source of Canadian experts for the IS0 14020 Standards. This Technical Committee provides exper
34、t input to the Canadian Advisory Committee to tSO/TC 207/SC 3 (CAC/ISO/TC 207/SC 3). In consultation with the EL Technical Committee, CAC/ISO/TC 207/SC 3 is responsible for developing and submitting coordinated Canadian responses, comments, and voting actions on ISO/TC 207/SC 3 documents and helping
35、 to establish the Canadian position for delegates to take in international meetings. In proposing this International Standard for adoption as a National Standard of Canada, the CSA Technical Committee on EL has approved the technical content of this Standard and supports it on a continuing basis, pr
36、oviding interpretations, updates and revisions, and reaffirmations or withdrawals, as appropriate for Canadian stakeholders. Labelling, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Environment, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee. A list of members of the Techn
37、ical Committee is available upon request. This Standard has been approved as a National Standard of Canada by the Standards Council of Canada. Canadian stakeholders participate actively in the development of the IS0 14000 family of International This Standard was reviewed for Canadian adoption by th
38、e CSA Technical Committee on Environmental March 2000 OCSA International - 2000 All rights resewed. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form whutsoever without the prior permission of the publisher. IS0 material is reprinted with permission. Inquiries regarding this National Standor
39、d of Conado should be addressed to CSA International, 7 78 Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M9W 7 R3. CSA/2 March 2000 INTERNATIONAL STANDARD IS0 14021 First edition 1999-09-1 5 Environmental labels and declarations - Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental label I i ng
40、) Ma rquages e t declarations en vironn em en fa ux - A u fodecla ra tions environnemenfales (Etjquetage de type /) Reference number IS0 14021:1999(E) IS0 14021:1999(E) Contents 1 Scope . 1 2 Normative references . _. 1 3 Terms and definitions . I . “.,. 1 4 Objective of self-declared environmental
41、claims . 3 5 Requirements applying to all self-declared environmental claims . 3 6 Evaluation and claim verification requirements 5 7 Specific requirements for selected claims . 7 Annex A (informative) Simplified diagrammatic representation of a recycling system 16 Bibliography “. . =- 17 Q IS0 1999
42、 All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without permission in writing from the publisher. International Organization for Standardization Ca
43、se postale 56 CH-1211 Geneve 20 Switzerland Interne? isoiso.ch 0 IS0 IS0 14021:1999(E) Foreword IS0 (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (IS0 member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out t
44、hrough IS0 technical Committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. IS0 colla
45、borates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization. International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 3. Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are
46、 circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote. International Standard IS0 14021 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 207, Environmental management, Subcommittee SC 3, Environmental la
47、belling. Annex A of this International Standard is for information only. IS0 14021:1999(E) Introduction The proliferation of environmental claims has created a need for environmental labelling standards which require that consideration be given to all relevant aspects of the life cycle of the produc
48、t when such claims are developed. Self-declared environmental claims may be made by manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers or anyone else likely to benefit from such claims. Environmental claims made in regard to products may take the form of statements, symbols or graphics on product or
49、package labels, or in product literature, technical bulletins, advertising, publicity, telemarketing, as well as digital or electronic media, such as the internet. In self-declared environmental claims, the assurance of reliability is essential. It is important that verification is properly conducted to avoid negative market effects such as trade barriers or unfair competition, which can arise from unreliable and deceptive environmental claims. The evaluation methodology used by those who make environmental claims should be clear, transparent, scientifically sound and do
