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Type of Issue: Technical/Certification
" }% \8 |& v# \$ {2 ]& MThere is a growing trend for Information Technology Equipment to be marketed with children as1 V3 r: \+ [! Q( V. b
a primary or secondary intended user group. Low-priced notebook/laptop computers aimed at
{8 M' x* y E. t# }children, including children in developing nations, are examples of the trend.
# j. w U- ^. iWhat are the appropriate requirements for such ITE marketed with children as an intended user* Z- j* X: B5 j& Y0 K/ ?2 d$ ~
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APPLICATION GUIDELINE:- ?% @1 R* s- C5 Y, J! v, @3 ]
UL has published a comprehensive Practical Application Guideline on the subject in White
1 i( P! m) s, ]* C, OPaper format on UL.com. The paper includes a scope, background, certification strategy and2 N* c. g8 `3 y5 j# V3 F+ s
outline of key considerations, drawing upon UL 696, Safety of Electric Toys, and ASTM F 963,; a; d8 |0 @- E
Standard Consumer Safety Specification on Toy Safety, in additional to UL/IEC 60950-1. The: [5 ?+ u. ^/ V: |$ |4 e$ W+ p: g
PAG may be accessed in the ‘What’s New’ area (February 8, 2008) of the UL ‘ITE Services’
( @3 ]- i+ _, N4 c; `* b% s; d1 i6 Fpage at: http://www.ul.com/hitech/ite/new.html.
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Please consult the referenced PAG on UL.com for the background/rationale behind the UL
# {. {5 Q3 t6 c1 icertification position on ITE intended to be used by children. |
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