Regulatory Informationl Energy-saving mode after a certain time-beneficial both for the user and the environmentl Electrical safetyEmissionsl Electromagnetic fieldsl Noise emissionsEcologyl The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer must have a certifiedenvironmental management system such as EMAS or ISO 14 000l Restrictions onm chlorinated and brominated flame retardants and polymersm heavy metals such as cadmium, mercury and lead.The requirements included in this label have been developed by TCO Development in co-operationwith scientists, experts, users as well as manufacturers all over the world. Since the end of the1980s TCO has been involved in influencing the development of IT equipment in a more user-friendly direction. Our labelling system started with displays in 1992 and is now requested by usersand IT-manufacturers all over the world.For more information, please visitwww.tcodevelopment.comRETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGERecycling Information for CustomersPhilips establishes technically and economically viable objectives to optimize the environmentalperformance of the organization's product, service and activities.From the planning, design and production stages, Philips emphasizes the important of makingproducts that can easily be recycled. At Philips, end-of-life management primarily entailsparticipation in national take-back initiatives and recycling programs whenever possible, preferably incooperation with competitors.There is currently a system of recycling up and running in the European countries, such as TheNetherlands, Belgium, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.In U.S.A., Philips Consumer Electronics North America has contributed funds for the ElectronicIndustries Alliance (EIA) Electronics Recycling Project and state recycling initiatives for end-of-lifeelectronics products from household sources. In addition, the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) -a multi-state non-profit organization focused on promoting recycling market development - plans toimplement a recycling program.In Asia Pacific, Taiwan, the products can be taken back by Environment Protection Administration(EPA) to follow the IT product recycling management process, detail can be found in web site www.epa.gov.twFor help and service, please contact Consumers Information Center or F1rst Choice Contactfile:///D|/My%20Documents/dfu/200W6/english/200W6/safety/regs/regulat.htm (4 of 13)2005-06-28 1:44:02 PM