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Type of Issue: Technical/Certification! b0 D- t- x" a' k+ z. D" r
There is a growing trend for Information Technology Equipment to be marketed with children as
8 J7 D( g# ]- }: q$ q/ z ka primary or secondary intended user group. Low-priced notebook/laptop computers aimed at
2 C' V7 H; d$ E$ A( Ochildren, including children in developing nations, are examples of the trend.
# R+ v$ R0 G( R R v. \What are the appropriate requirements for such ITE marketed with children as an intended user7 E( D4 I* }5 @ B) N) f
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APPLICATION GUIDELINE:" r5 m0 m* {' e6 ~
UL has published a comprehensive Practical Application Guideline on the subject in White
. l5 ^4 a+ d- }/ D! {# _Paper format on UL.com. The paper includes a scope, background, certification strategy and# W6 f8 ~7 _% r8 n8 k" A
outline of key considerations, drawing upon UL 696, Safety of Electric Toys, and ASTM F 963,8 }' T3 i( U+ u8 {; W
Standard Consumer Safety Specification on Toy Safety, in additional to UL/IEC 60950-1. The/ g' u t3 N! A8 H0 v, o% f/ G( P3 k
PAG may be accessed in the ‘What’s New’ area (February 8, 2008) of the UL ‘ITE Services’' @& z" _8 y8 I7 R P/ o; e" H
page at: http://www.ul.com/hitech/ite/new.html.. K- N8 z3 I! F& q" U- H' E
RATIONALE:% {" x3 ]0 ]8 G/ y
Please consult the referenced PAG on UL.com for the background/rationale behind the UL+ {; n; i. q [) ?
certification position on ITE intended to be used by children. |
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