SIST EN 45556:2019
(Main)General method for assessing the proportion of reused components in energy-related products
General method for assessing the proportion of reused components in energy-related products
This document deals with the assessment of the proportion of re-used components in energy-related products on a generic level. All energy-related products are in the scope of this standard.
Allgemeines Verfahren zur Bewertung des Anteils an wiederverwendeten Komponenten in einem energieverbrauchsrelevanten Produkt
Méthode générale d'évaluation de la proportion de composants 2 réutilisés dans les produits liés à l'énergie
Splošna metoda za ocenjevanje deleža ponovno uporabljenih komponent v izdelkih, povezanih z energijo
Ta dokument obravnava ocenjevanje deleža ponovno uporabljenih komponent v izdelkih, povezanih z energijo, na splošni ravni. Na področje uporabe tega standarda spadajo vsi izdelki, povezani z energijo.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 31-Oct-2018
- Publication Date
- 17-Jun-2019
- Technical Committee
- I11 - Imaginarni 11
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 12-Jun-2019
- Due Date
- 17-Aug-2019
- Completion Date
- 18-Jun-2019
Overview
EN 45556:2019 (CLC) provides a general, product-agnostic method to assess the proportion of reused components in energy-related products. Intended primarily for product technical committees and manufacturers, the standard establishes common principles for calculating and documenting reused-component content at product level or over a defined production period. The standard supports material-efficiency objectives under ecodesign frameworks by promoting traceability and consistent reporting of reuse metrics.
Key Topics
- Scope and purpose: Applies generically to all energy-related products; focused on assessing the share of components that have been used before and are incorporated again.
- Calculation approaches: Four accepted calculation approaches are described:
- Proportion by mass on a product level
- Proportion by number on a product level
- Proportion by mass balance over a defined period (mass per unit × units)
- Proportion by number balance over a defined period (components per unit × units)
- Verification and traceability: As direct measurement is not feasible, verification relies on documented evidence from manufacturers, suppliers or authorized distributors. Traceability and identification of reused components are essential to account for reused items.
- Documentation requirements: The assessment must be documented with scope, input data, assumptions, calculation method, accounted period (≤ 1 year), and outputs. Sensitive information should be classified per the guidance in EN 45559.
- Key inputs: Examples of required inputs include masses or counts of reused components, total product mass or component count, number of units in the accounting period, and mass or component count per unit.
Applications
EN 45556:2019 is practical for:
- Product technical committees developing product-specific or product-group standards that include material-efficiency requirements.
- Manufacturers establishing internal reporting or compliance evidence for ecodesign and sustainability programs.
- Organizations tracking progress on circular-economy targets by quantifying reuse rates across production batches or product lines.
Benefits include:
- Consistent calculation of reuse across products and product groups
- Improved supply-chain transparency through required traceability
- Better comparability of reuse metrics for reporting and policy implementation
Related Standards
- EN 45559:2019 - Methods for providing information relating to material efficiency aspects of energy-related products (referenced for reporting and sensitivity classification)
- CLC/TR 45550 (definitions related to material efficiency)
Practical note: Product committees should select the most suitable calculation approach for their product-group, document assumptions, and ensure the accounted period is representative of production volumes.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 45556:2019 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "General method for assessing the proportion of reused components in energy-related products". This standard covers: This document deals with the assessment of the proportion of re-used components in energy-related products on a generic level. All energy-related products are in the scope of this standard.
This document deals with the assessment of the proportion of re-used components in energy-related products on a generic level. All energy-related products are in the scope of this standard.
SIST EN 45556:2019 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.030.50 - Recycling; 29.020 - Electrical engineering in general; 31.020 - Electronic components in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 45556:2019 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2009/125/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/543. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2019
Splošna metoda za ocenjevanje deleža ponovno uporabljenih komponent v
izdelkih, povezanih z energijo
General method for assessing the proportion of reused components in energy-related
products
Allgemeines Verfahren zur Bewertung des Anteils an wiederverwendeten Komponenten
in einem energieverbrauchsrelevanten Produkt
Méthode générale d'évaluation de la proportion de composants 2 réutilisés dans les
produits liés à l'énergie
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 45556:2019
ICS:
13.030.50 Recikliranje Recycling
29.020 Elektrotehnika na splošno Electrical engineering in
general
31.020 Elektronske komponente na Electronic components in
splošno general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 45556
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2019
ICS 13.030.50; 29.020; 31.020
English Version
General method for assessing the proportion of reused
components in energy-related products
Méthode générale d'évaluation de la proportion de Allgemeines Verfahren zur Bewertung des Anteils an
composants réutilisés dans les produits liés à l'énergie wiederverwendeten Komponenten in
energieverbrauchsrelevanten Produkten
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 15 April 2019. CEN and CENELEC members are bound to comply with the
CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard
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under the responsibility of a CEN and CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre
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Ref. No. EN 45556:2019 E
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Assessment method for the proportion of reused components in an energy-related
product . 5
4.1 General considerations . 5
4.2 Calculation of the proportion of reused components . 6
4.2.1 Proportion of reused components by mass on product level . 6
4.2.2 Proportion of reused components by number on product level . 6
4.2.3 Proportion of reused components by mass balance . 7
4.2.4 Proportion of reused components by number balance . 7
5 Documenting the assessment of the proportion of reused components . 7
5.1 General . 7
5.2 Elements of the assessment . 8
Bibliography . 10
European foreword
This document (EN 45556:2019) has been prepared by CEN/CLC/JTC 10 “Energy-related products - Material
Efficiency Aspects for Ecodesign”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2020-04-15
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2022-04-15
conflicting with this document have to be
withdrawn
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
The dual logo CEN-CENELEC standardization deliverables, in the numerical range of 45550 – 45559, have
been developed under standardization request M/543 of the European Commission and are intended to
potentially apply to any product within the scope of the energy-related products (ErP) Directive (2009/125/EC).
Topics covered in the above standardization request are linked to the following material efficiency aspects:
a) Extending product lifetime.
b) Ability to reuse components or recycle materials from products at end-of-life.
c) Use of reused components and/or recycled materials in products.
These standards are general in nature and describe or define fundamental principles, concepts, terminology or
technical characteristics. They can be cited together with other product-specific or product-group standards,
e.g. developed by product technical committees.
This document is intended to be used by product technical committees when producing product-specific or
product-group standards.
Introduction
This document provides general methods for assessing the proportion of reused components in an energy-
related product. Four calculation methods based on mass of re-used components and the number of reused
components are presented. Other methods may exist and be more suitable for certain products or product-
groups. While writing product standards on assessing the proportion of reused components product technical
committees should apply the most suitable methods for their product-group.
1 Scope
This document deals with the assessment of the proportion of reused components in energy-related products
on a generic level, which can be applied at any point in the life of the product.
This document is intended to be used by product technical committees when producing product, or product-
group, standards.
This document can be applied where no product-specific standard exists.
Aspects like performance, validation, verification and suitability of reused components are not in the scope of
this document.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the
latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 45559:2019, Methods for providing information relating to material efficiency aspects of ene
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La norme SIST EN 45556:2019 fournit une méthode générale pour évaluer la proportion de composants réutilisés dans les produits liés à l'énergie. Son champ d'application est particulièrement vaste, englobant tous les produits énergétiques, ce qui en fait un outil précieux pour les fabricants et les évaluateurs environnementaux. Parmi les points forts de cette norme, l'un des plus remarquables est sa capacité à établir une approche standardisée qui facilite la comparabilité et la transparence dans l'évaluation de la durabilité des produits. En fournissant une méthode systématique pour quantifier les composants réutilisés, la norme contribue également au soutien des initiatives d'économie circulaire, encourageant ainsi un bénéfice environnemental significatif. La pertinence de SIST EN 45556:2019 ne saurait être sous-estimée dans un contexte de durabilité croissante et de réglementation environnementale. Avec l'accent mis sur la réutilisation des composants, cette norme pousse les entreprises à repenser leurs chaînes d'approvisionnement et leurs processus de production, ce qui peut conduire à des économies substantielles de ressources et à une réduction des déchets. En somme, la norme SIST EN 45556:2019 s'avère être une référence incontournable pour l'évaluation de la durabilité des produits énergétiques, favorisant des pratiques plus responsables et conscientes dans le secteur.
SIST EN 45556:2019 표준은 에너지 관련 제품에서 재사용된 구성 요소의 비율을 평가하는 일반적인 방법을 다루고 있습니다. 이 표준의 범위는 모든 에너지 관련 제품을 포괄하며, 이에 따라 다양한 산업 분야에서 적용될 수 있는 중요한 기준을 제공합니다. 이 표준의 강점은 명확하고 체계적인 접근 방식을 통해 재사용된 구성 요소의 비율을 정확하게 평가할 수 있도록 돕는 점입니다. 이를 통해 기업들은 자원 효율성을 높이고, 지속 가능한 개발 목표를 달성하는 데 기여할 수 있습니다. 또한, 에너지 관련 제품의 환경적 영향을 최소화하기 위한 실질적인 지침을 제공함으로써 기업의 지속 가능성 관련 정책에도 긍정적인 영향을 미칩니다. SIST EN 45556:2019의 적합성은 에너지 효율성과 자원 재사용을 강조하는 현대 사회의 요구에 부합합니다. 재사용된 구성 요소의 비율을 평가하는 방법론은 제품 설계 및 제조 과정에서 더욱 지속 가능한 선택을 장려하며, 관련 규제 준수에 있어서의 신뢰성을 제공합니다. 전반적으로, SIST EN 45556:2019 표준은 에너지 관련 제품의 재사용 가능성을 체계적으로 평가할 수 있는 기준을 마련하며, 이는 얼어붙은 자원 활용을 극대화하고 환경 보호에 기여하는 데 큰 의미가 있습니다.
The SIST EN 45556:2019 standard provides a comprehensive framework for assessing the proportion of reused components in energy-related products. This standard is pivotal in promoting sustainability within the energy sector, as it applies to all energy-related products, which broadens its relevance across various industries. One of the primary strengths of the SIST EN 45556:2019 standard is its generic approach, allowing for a consistent assessment methodology that can be utilized by manufacturers and stakeholders involved in different sectors of energy-related products. This standardizes the evaluation process, ensuring that the measurement of reused components adheres to a uniform set of criteria, thus enhancing comparability and transparency. Moreover, the standard’s focus on reused components is particularly significant given the global push towards circular economy principles. By quantifying the proportion of reused materials, the SIST EN 45556:2019 standard not only helps industries to reduce waste but also encourages the recycling and re-utilization of materials in energy production processes. This is increasingly relevant in today's context, as the energy market seeks to minimize environmental impact while maximizing resource efficiency. Additionally, the standard supports companies in meeting potential regulatory requirements and consumer expectations regarding sustainability. By providing a clear method for assessment, organizations can better communicate their environmental efforts and product integrity to consumers, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies. In summary, the SIST EN 45556:2019 standard establishes an important benchmark for evaluating reused components in energy-related products, promoting accountability, and fostering a culture of sustainability that is essential for the future of the energy sector. Its broad applicability and robust methodology underscore its significance in supporting environmentally responsible practices.
Die Norm SIST EN 45556:2019 bietet eine umfassende Methodik zur Bewertung des Anteils wiederverwendeter Komponenten in energierelevanten Produkten. Die Relevanz dieser Norm liegt in ihrer generischen Herangehensweise, die es ermöglicht, eine Vielzahl von energiebezogenen Produkten zu bewerten, ohne sich auf spezifische Produkttypen einzuschränken. Diese Standardisierung befasst sich mit einem wichtigen Aspekt der Kreislaufwirtschaft und der Nachhaltigkeit, nämlich der Wiederverwendung von Bauteilen. Ein herausragendes Merkmal der SIST EN 45556:2019 ist ihr integrativer Ansatz, der die Zusammenhänge zwischen der Produktgestaltung und der Lebenszyklusbewertung von Energieprodukten berücksichtigt. Dadurch leistet die Norm einen wertvollen Beitrag zur Reduzierung von Abfällen und zur Förderung der Ressourceneffizienz. Ein weiterer Vorteil dieser Norm ist die Klarheit und Nachvollziehbarkeit der Bewertungsmethode, die es Herstellern ermöglicht, transparente und verlässliche Angaben zum Anteil wiederverwendeter Komponenten zu machen. Dies ist besonders relevant in einer Zeit, in der Verbraucher und Unternehmen zunehmend Wert auf Nachhaltigkeit legen und nach Produkten suchen, die umweltfreundlicher sind. Die SIST EN 45556:2019 fördert auch die Innovationskraft in der Produktentwicklung, da die Norm Unternehmen dazu anregt, kreative Lösungen zur Maximierung des Anteils wiederverwendeter Komponenten in ihren Produkten zu entwickeln. In Anbetracht der wachsenden Anforderungen an umweltbewusstes Handeln in der Industrie ist der Standard von erheblicher Bedeutung für Unternehmen, die sich auf die Erfüllung dieser Anforderungen vorbereiten möchten. Insgesamt stellt die Norm SIST EN 45556:2019 einen bedeutenden Schritt in Richtung einer verbesserten Nachhaltigkeitsbewertung von energiebezogenen Produkten dar. Sie bietet einen klaren und strukturierten Ansatz zur Erfassung und Bewertung des Anteils wiederverwendeter Komponenten, was für Hersteller und Verbraucher gleichermaßen von Vorteil ist.
SIST EN 45556:2019は、エネルギー関連製品における再利用部品の割合を評価するための一般的な方法を提供する標準です。この文書は、エネルギー関連製品に関する再利用部品の評価を一般的なレベルで取り扱っていますので、さまざまな製品に対して適用可能なフレームワークを提示しています。標準の適用範囲は広く、消費者向け製品から工業用機器まで、多岐にわたるエネルギー関連製品が含まれています。 この標準の強みは、明確で一貫性のある評価手法を提供する点にあります。再利用部品の割合を定量的に測定することが可能になり、企業は製品の循環経済への貢献度を明確に示すことができます。これにより、環境に対する配慮が強調され、持続可能な開発の促進につながります。 また、SIST EN 45556:2019は、エネルギー関連製品の設計段階からの再利用の促進を図るためのガイドラインとしても機能します。これにより、製品ライフサイクル全体を通じたリソースの効率的な使用が実現し、製造業者や消費者にとっても利益をもたらす可能性があります。この標準が提供する枠組みは、業界のベストプラクティスを反映しており、企業が再利用可能な部品を取り入れる際の具体的な基準を提供します。 このように、SIST EN 45556:2019は、エネルギー関連製品における再利用部品の評価方法を確立することで、企業の持続可能性の向上に寄与し、環境保護に貢献する重要な標準です。
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