IEC 60050-904:2014/AMD3:2019

Amendment 3 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 904: Environmental standardization for electrical and electronic products and systems

Amendement 3 - Vocabulaire Electrotechnique International (IEV) - Partie 904: Normalisation environnementale pour les produits et les systèmes électriques et électroniques

Mednarodni elektrotehniški slovar - 904. del: Okoljska standardizacija električnih in elektronskih proizvodov in sistemov - Dopolnilo A3

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 16-Oct-2019
• ICS: 01.040.29 - Electrical engineering (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 13.020.01 - Environment and environmental protection in general
• ICS: 27.015 - Energy efficiency. Energy conservation in general
• Technical Committee: TC 1 - Terminology
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 04-Nov-2019
• Completion Date: 17-Oct-2019
• Ref Project: SIST IEC 60050-904:2022/A3:2022 - Amendment 3 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 904: Environmental standardization for electrical and electronic products and systems

Relations

• Amends: IEC 60050-904:2014 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 904: Environmental standardization for electrical and electronic products and systems
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

Overview

IEC 60050-904:2014/AMD3:2019 is the third amendment to Part 904 of the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV), focusing on environmental standardization for electrical and electronic products and systems. Published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), this amendment updates terminology related to environmental aspects in electrical engineering, reinforcing the consistent use of language essential for global standardization.

This document plays a pivotal role in harmonizing the vocabulary used by professionals and manufacturers addressing environmental impacts in electrical and electronic product lifecycles. It ensures clarity and precision in communication about ecological considerations, emissions, and energy conservation within the electrotechnical sector.

Key Topics

• Environmental Terminology for Electrical Products
  The amendment refines terms such as "emission," clarifying definitions linked to the release of substances, energy forms, or signals from electrical or electronic equipment into the environment.

• Emission Definition
  The updated definition of emission covers direct or indirect releases into the environment by products or processes. This includes pollutants, heat, light, sound, electromagnetic fields, and other forms of energy or matter.

• Multilingual Clarifications
  The amendment provides bilingual terminology in English and French, ensuring alignment of technical vocabulary across key IEC languages, supporting international use and understanding.

• Integration with IEV & Electrotechnical Vocabulary
  This amendment connects with existing definitions in the broader International Electrotechnical Vocabulary database, supporting context-sensitive interpretations in fields such as radiocommunication and broadcasting.

Applications

• Product Development and Compliance
  Manufacturers of electrical and electronic devices can use these standardized terms to design products with environmental considerations that comply with international regulations and facilitate market acceptance.

• Environmental Impact Assessment
  Engineers and environmental professionals may apply consistent terminology when assessing the environmental footprint and emission profiles of products or industrial processes.

• Regulatory Frameworks and Policy Making
  Policymakers and regulators rely on standardized vocabulary to frame legislation and guidelines related to energy efficiency and environmental protection for electrical and electronic systems.

• Sustainability Reporting and Auditing
  Clear definitions enable accurate reporting and auditing of environmental parameters, fostering transparency and responsibility in sustainability initiatives.

Related Standards

• IEC 60050 (International Electrotechnical Vocabulary) Series
  The parent series covering general terminology in electrical engineering, with Part 904 focused on environmental aspects.

• IEC 60335 Series
  Standards governing safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances, often referencing environmental performance criteria.

• ISO 14000 Series
  International standards on environmental management systems, complementing IEC terms by addressing broader ecological management practices.

• IEC 62075
  Pertains to energy efficiency labeling for electrical appliances, reinforcing energy conservation efforts alongside environmental vocabularies.

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By adopting IEC 60050-904:2014/AMD3:2019, stakeholders enhance clarity and harmonization of environmental terminology essential for sustainable development in the electrical and electronic industries. This amendment supports global efforts in reducing harmful emissions, improving energy efficiency, and fostering environmentally responsible innovation.

Standards Content (Sample)

IEC 60050-904 ®
Edition 1.0 2019-10
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
HO RIZONTAL STANDARD
NO RME HORIZONTALE
AMENDMENT 3
AMENDEMENT 3
International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) –
Part 904: Environmental standardization for electrical and electronic products
and systems
Vocabulaire Electrotechnique International (IEV) –
Partie 904: Normalisation environnementale pour les produits et les systèmes
électriques et électroniques
IEC 60050-904:2014-11/AMD3:2019-10(en-fr)

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2022
Mednarodni elektrotehniški slovar - 904. del: Okoljska standardizacija električnih
in elektronskih proizvodov in sistemov - Dopolnilo A3
Amendment 3 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 904:
Environmental standardization for electrical and electronic products and systems
Amendement 3 - Vocabulaire Electrotechnique International (IEV) - Partie 904:
Normalisation environnementale pour les produits et les systèmes électriques et
électroniques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: IEC 60050-904:2014/AMD3:2019
ICS:
01.040.29 Elektrotehnika (Slovarji) Electrical engineering
(Vocabularies)
13.020.01 Okolje in varstvo okolja na Environment and
splošno environmental protection in
general
27.015 Energijska učinkovitost. Energy efficiency. Energy
Ohranjanje energije na conservation in general
splošno
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

IEC 60050-904 ®
Edition 1.0 2019-10
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
HO RIZONTAL STANDARD
NO RME HORIZONTALE
AMENDMENT 3
AMENDEMENT 3
International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) –

Part 904: Environmental standardization for electrical and electronic products

and systems
Vocabulaire Electrotechnique International (IEV) –

Partie 904: Normalisation environnementale pour les produits et les systèmes

électriques et électroniques
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 01.040.29; 13.020.01; 27.015 ISBN 978-2-8322-7496-5

– II – IEC 60050-904:2014/AMD3:2019
© IEC 2019
FOREWORD
This amendment specifies changes made to the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary
(www.electropedia.org) which have not been published as a separate standard.
The text of this amendment is based on the following change requests approved by
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