EPEAT conformity Assessment Protocols are used by Verifiers during verification for conformance to IEEE 1680 and 1680.1. They are also intended to assist subscribers to understand the expectations for how to assess and demonstrate conformance. Note that they are flexible, that is, as a general principle they are open to alternative and equivalent ways of demonstrating conformance.

A revised version of the IEEE 1680 computer standard was recently published that splits the existing standard into two parts – 1680, which governs the operations of the registration system, and 1680.1 which contains the standard criteria for desktops, notebooks, thin client, workstations and displays.  The revisions also contain the ‘rules of the road’ for country-specific declarations within the international registration system, adjust the deadline for ENERGY STAR specification adoption, and provide lower level criteria clarifications and adjustments.

EPEAT Conformity Assessment Protocols v 1.3  - DRAFT for comment:

Introduction

Protocols 4.0 manufacturer declaration

Protocols 4.1 Reduction/elimination of environmentally sensitive materials

Protocols 4.2 Materials selection 

Protocols 4.3 Design for end of life 

Protocols 4.4 Product longevity/life cycle extension 

Protocols 4.5 Energy conservation 

Protocols 4.6 End of life management 

Protocols 4.7 Corporate performance 

Protocols 4.8 Packaging 

Annex 1 - Plastics materials form

Annex 2 - Packaging materials form

Annex 3 - Plug-in Guidelines checklist