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HB 207.22003ISO/TR 14062:2002

Handbook

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HB207.2

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This Handbook was prepared by Committee QR-011, Environmental ManagementSystems. It was published on 17 July 2003.

The following are represented on Committee QR-011:

Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Business New Zealand

Certification Bodies, Australia

Corporate Environmental Managers Group

Environment Business Australia

Environment Institute of Australia

Institute of Internal Auditors, Australia

Institution of Engineers AustraliaInstitution of Professional Engineers New Zealand

Minerals Council of Australia

National Environment Protection Council

New Zealand Chemical Industry Council

Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association

Primary Industries and Resources, SA

Sydney Catchment Authority

This Standard was issued in draft form for comment asDR 03258

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HB 207.22003

Handbook

Environmental managementIntegrating environmental aspects intoproduct design and development

First published as HB 207.22003.

COPYRIGHT

Standards Australia InternationalAll rights are reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or copied in any form or by anymeans, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, without the written permission of thepublisher.

Published by Standards Australia International LtdGPO Box 5420, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia

ISBN 0 7337 5388 4

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PREFACE

This Handbook was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee QR-011, EnvironmentalManagement Systems.

This Handbook is identical with, and has been reproduced, from ISO/TR 14062:2002,

Environmental managementIntegrating environmental aspects into product design and

development.

The objective of this Handbook is to provide guidance on concepts and current practices

relating to the integration of environmental aspects into product (goods or services) design and

development.

As this Handbook is reproduced from an International Handbook, the following applies:

(a) Its number does not appear on each page of text and its identity is shown only on the

cover and title page.

(b) In the source text this Technical Report should read this Handbook.

(c) A full point should be substituted for a comma when referring to a decimal marker.

References to International Standards should be replaced by references to Australian or

Australian/New Zealand Standards, as follows:

Reference to International Standard

ISO

Australian Standard

AS ISO

14050 Environmental management

Vocabulary

14050 Environmental management

Vocabulary

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INTRODUCTION

All products, that is, all goods or services, have some impact on the environment, which may occur at any orall stages of the products life cycle: raw material acquisition, manufacture, distribution, use and disposal.These impacts may range from slight to significant; they may be short-term or long-term; and they may occurat the local, regional or global level (or combination thereof).

The interest of customers, users, developers and others in the environmental aspects and impacts of productsis increasing. This interest is reflected in discussions among business, consumers, governments and non-governmental organizations concerning sustainable development, eco-efficiency, design for the environment,product stewardship, international agreements, trade measures, national legislation, and government or sectorbased voluntary initiatives. This interest is also reflected in the economics of various market segments that arerecognizing and taking advantage of these new approaches to product design. These new approaches mayresult in improved resource and process efficiencies, potential product differentiation, reduction in regulatoryburden and potential liability, and costs savings. In addition, globalization of markets, shifts in sourcing,manufacturing and distributing all influence the supply chain, and therefore have an impact on theenvironment.

More organizations are coming to realize that there are substantial benefits in integrating environmentalaspects into product design and development. Some of these benefits may include: lower costs, stimulation ofinnovation, new business opportunities, and improved product quality.

Anticipating or identifying the environmental aspects of a product throughout its life cycle may be complex. It isimportant to consider its function within the context of the system where it will be used. A productsenvironmental aspects must also be balanced against other factors, such as the products intended function,performance, safety and health, cost, marketability, quality, and legal and regulatory requirements.

The process of integrating environmental aspects into product design and development is continual andflexible, promoting creativity and maximizing innovation and opportunities for environmental improvement. Asa basis for this integration, environmental issues may be addressed in the policies and strategies of the

organization involved.

Early identification and planning enables organizations to make effective decisions about environmentalaspects that they control and to better understand how their decisions may affect environmental aspectscontrolled by others, i.e. at the raw material acquisition or end-of-life stages.

This Technical Report is intended for use by all those involved in the design and development of products,regardless of organization type, size, location and complexity, and for all types of products whether new ormodified. It is written for those directly involved in the process of product design and development and forthose responsible for the policy/decision making process. The information provided by this Technical Reportmay also be of interest to external stakeholders who are not directly involved in the product design anddevelopment process.

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AUSTRALIAN HANDBOOK

Environmental management Integrating environmentalaspects into product design and development

1 Scope

This Technical Report describes concepts and current practices relating to the integration of environmentalaspects into product design and development, where product is understood to cover both goods andservices.

This Technical Report is applicable to the development of sector-specific documents.

It is not applicable as a specification for certification and registration purposes.

2 Normative references

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For datedreferences, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenceddocument (including any amendments) applies.

ISO 14050, Environmental management Vocabulary

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 14050 and the following apply.

3.1processset of interrelated or interacting activities which transforms inputs into outputs

NOTE 1 Inputs to a process are generally outputs of other processes.

NOTE 2 Processes in an organization are generally planned and carried out under controlled conditions to add value.

[ISO 9000:2000, 3.4.1]

3.2productany goods or service

NOTE 1 The product can be categorized as follows:

services (e.g. transport);

software (e.g. computer program, dictionary);

hardware (e.g. engine mechanical part);

processed materials (e.g. lubricant).

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