JIS Q 0064:2014

Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 General considerations
5 Influence of provisions in product standards on the
environment
6 Inputs and outputs to be considered in the development of
product standards
7 Techniques for identifying and assessing environmental
impacts
8 Relationship of product standards to strategies and
techniques for environmental improvement
Annex A (informative) Guidance on Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) principles for the electrotechnical
industry
Annex B (informative) Guidance on Design for Environment (DFE)
principles for the electrotechnical industry

Abstract

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.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Japanese Standards Association
Pages
ISBN
Supersedes	JIS Q 0064:1998