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National and international standards in product design
Official AQA section 3.2.10.
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AqaA LevelDesign And Technology Product DesignDesigning and making principles
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National and international standards in product design1 objectives
- Students should be aware of, and able to discuss, the importance of national and international standards in product design, including: • British Standards Institute (BSI) • International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) • Restriction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS) directive • battery directive • polymer codes for identification and recycling • packaging directives • WEEE directives • energy ratings of products • eco-labelling: • the Mobius Loop • the European Eco-label • the EC energy label • the Energy Efficient label and logo • Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) • EPA energy star.
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Eco-labelingEnergy ratings
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- Confusing standards with regulations: Understand that standards provide guidelines for best practices, while regulations are legally enforceable requirements.
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- Which of the following is a primary purpose of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)?
- Explain the significance of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive in product design.
- Evaluate the impact of eco-labeling on consumer choices in product design.
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