CEN ISO/TS 13830:2013

Nanotechnologies - Guidance on voluntary labelling for consumer products containing manufactured nano-objects (ISO/TS 13830:2013)

ISO/TS 13830:2013 provides guidance on the content of voluntary labels for consumer products containing manufactured nano-objects.

Nanotechnologien - Leitfaden zur freiwilligen Kennzeichnung für industriell hergestellte Nanoobjekte enthaltende Konsumartikel (ISO/TS 13830:2013)

Diese Technische Spezifikation ist ein Leitfaden für die freiwillige Etikettierung von Konsumgütern, die industriell hergestellte Nanoobjekte enthalten (en: products containing manufactured nano-objects, PCMNO).
Diese Technische Spezifikation gilt nicht für Konsumgüter, die natürlich vorkommende Nanoobjekte enthalten, die ohne Herstellungsprozesse entstanden sind. Konsumgüter, die zufällig Nanoobjekte enthalten (d. h. unbeabsichtigte Nebenprodukte eines Prozesses) liegen ebenfalls außerhalb des Anwendungsbereiches dieser Technischen Spezifikation.

Nanotechnologies - Lignes directrices pour l'étiquetage volontaire des produits de consommation contenant des nano-objets manufacturés (ISO/TS 13830:2013)

L'ISO/TS 13830:2013 fournit des lignes directrices sur le contenu des étiquettes volontaires pour les produits de consommation contenant des nano-objets manufacturés (PCMNO).

Nanotehnologija - Navodila za prostovoljno označevanje proizvodov, namenjenih potrošnikom, ki vsebujejo nanoobjekte (ISO/TS 13830:2013)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 17-Dec-2013
• ICS: 07.030 - Physics. Chemistry
• ICS: 07.120 - Nanotechnologies
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 352 - Nanotechnologies
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 352 - Nanotechnologies
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 18-Dec-2013
• Due Date: 04-Mar-2011
• Completion Date: 18-Dec-2013
• Ref Project: SIST-TS CEN ISO/TS 13830:2014 - Nanotechnologies - Guidance on voluntary labelling for consumer products containing manufactured nano-objects (ISO/TS 13830:2013)

Overview

CEN ISO/TS 13830:2013 - "Nanotechnologies - Guidance on voluntary labelling for consumer products containing manufactured nano-objects (ISO/TS 13830:2013)" provides a harmonized, voluntary framework for labelling consumer products that intentionally contain manufactured nano-objects (PCMNOs). The Technical Specification is intended to help manufacturers and distributors communicate clearly and accurately about nanoscale content without prejudging benefits or risks. It is guidance (not mandatory regulation) and does not replace legal labelling requirements for specific markets.

Key topics

• Scope and exclusions: Applies to consumer products containing intentionally added manufactured nano-objects; excludes naturally occurring or incidentally present nano-objects.
• Definitions: Uses ISO vocabulary such as nano-object, manufactured nano-object (MNO), nanoscale (≈1–100 nm) and PCMNO to standardize terminology.
• Content of label: Labels should be accurate, substantiated and not misleading. Suggested disclosure options include:
  • Prefixing or suffixing the ingredient name with “nano” or “nanoscale” (e.g., where appropriate), or
  • Using the phrase “contains manufactured nano-objects” on the label.
    The specification prefers integrating the term into the ingredient list when feasible.
• Substantiation and information sources: Manufacturers must be able to support label claims with reliable information (e.g., reproducible scientific data, published literature, or a referenced website).
• Format and placement: Guidance covers label format and where to place information to ensure clarity (see clauses on label format and placement). Annex A provides illustrative examples.
• Principles: Transparency, consistency with other product information, and avoiding implications of endorsements or exaggerated benefits.

Applications

• Practical for product labeling strategies in sectors adopting nanotechnology (cosmetics, textiles, electronics, coatings, food-contact materials where applicable).
• Useful for creating ingredient lists, consumer-facing web content, safety data sheets and marketing materials that reference nanoscale features.
• Supports corporate responsibility and consumer information initiatives by improving transparency about nanotechnology use.

Who should use this standard

• Manufacturers and distributors of consumer products containing manufactured nano-objects.
• Regulatory advisers, product compliance teams, consumer safety professionals, retailers, and consumer organizations seeking consistent voluntary labelling practices.

Related standards

• ISO/TS 80004-1 (Nanotechnologies - Vocabulary - Part 1: Core terms) - normative reference for definitions.
• ISO/TS 12805 - referenced for the term “manufactured nano-object.”

Keywords: nanotechnologies, voluntary labelling, consumer products, manufactured nano-objects, ISO/TS 13830, PCMNO, nanoscale, nano labelling.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Nanotechnologies - Guidance on voluntary labelling for consumer products containing
manufactured nano-objects (ISO/TS 13830:2013)
Nanotechnologien - Leitfaden zur freiwilligen Kennzeichnung für industriell hergestellte
Nanoobjekte enthaltende Konsumartikel (ISO/TS 13830:2013)
Nanotechnologies - Lignes directrices pour l'étiquetage volontaire des produits contenant
des nano-objets manufacturés (ISO/TS 13830:2013)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN ISO/TS 13830:2013
ICS:
07.120 Nanotehnologije Nanotechnologies
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
CEN ISO/TS 13830
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
December 2013
ICS 07.030
English Version
Nanotechnologies - Guidance on voluntary labelling for
consumer products containing manufactured nano-objects
(ISO/TS 13830:2013)
Nanotechnologies - Lignes directrices pour l'étiquetage Nanotechnologien - Leitfaden zur freiwilligen
volontaire des produits de consommation contenant des Kennzeichnung für industriell hergestellte Nanoobjekte
nano-objets manufacturés (ISO/TS 13830:2013) enthaltende Konsumartikel (ISO/TS 13830:2013)
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 2 December 2013 for provisional application.

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Contents Page
Foreword .3

Foreword
This document (CEN ISO/TS 13830:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 352
“Nanotechnologies”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR, in collaboration with Technical Committee
ISO/TC 229 “Nanotechnologies”.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
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According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
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Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO/TS 13830:2013 has been approved by CEN as CEN ISO/TS 13830:2013 without any
modification.
TECHNICAL ISO/TS
SPECIFICATION 13830
First edition
2013-12-15
Nanotechnologies — Guidance on
voluntary labelling for consumer
products containing manufactured
nano-objects
Nanotechnologies — Lignes directrices pour l’étiquetage volontaire
des produits contenant des nano-objets manufacturés
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ISO/TS 13830:2013(E)
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ISO/TS 13830:2013(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Content of label . 2
4.1 General . 2
4.2 Content . 3
5 Obtaining information from other sources . 3
6 Format of label . 4
6.1 General . 4
6.2 Placing of information . 4
Annex A (informative) Examples . 5
Bibliography . 6
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ISO/TS 13830:2013(E)
Introduction
It is generally agreed that nanotechnology brings benefits and better performance to enabled consumer
products along with possible concerns for adverse effects, which both raise issues about the public
awareness on the benefits and concerns.
As nanotechnology is implemented more broadly, the number of products using nanotechnology, in
particular the consumer products containing manufactured nano-objects, will increase. Any approach
to affixing a label to consumer products containing manufactured nano-objects (PCMNOs) should
ensure accurate communication about the product and its properties and avoid misleading labelling.
It is important that sufficient openness and transparency accompany the responsible introduction
of new technologies to the marketplace. Labelling can help consumers to make informed choices for
purchase and use. The labelling specified by this Technical Specification does not attempt to prejudge
either the positive or negative effects of consumer products containing manufacture
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