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Type of Issue: Technical/Certification: ]0 F H: I& J* Q0 _9 z: t1 R
There is a growing trend for Information Technology Equipment to be marketed with children as, n; H$ j7 ?: k( Q) d. G
a primary or secondary intended user group. Low-priced notebook/laptop computers aimed at) W4 {+ G! W7 l& {5 a0 c
children, including children in developing nations, are examples of the trend." i& {8 X" x) q6 j3 U" ~0 B {
What are the appropriate requirements for such ITE marketed with children as an intended user8 }4 o$ u' e' t4 i8 z+ w7 |
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APPLICATION GUIDELINE:- w5 V4 i( }( e4 H2 F
UL has published a comprehensive Practical Application Guideline on the subject in White
8 _, t" w% z3 {* j s7 ]; H F( GPaper format on UL.com. The paper includes a scope, background, certification strategy and6 l* n% b, L7 N5 D
outline of key considerations, drawing upon UL 696, Safety of Electric Toys, and ASTM F 963, L" k# D5 n* V& \% W% e
Standard Consumer Safety Specification on Toy Safety, in additional to UL/IEC 60950-1. The" ]; y+ M* {; r; h; i8 W
PAG may be accessed in the ‘What’s New’ area (February 8, 2008) of the UL ‘ITE Services’7 K$ ?* }* e% h$ \" |( O
page at: http://www.ul.com/hitech/ite/new.html.
8 o- U2 O" C3 P9 eRATIONALE:
; h+ \4 B5 J) C0 W$ E2 K0 kPlease consult the referenced PAG on UL.com for the background/rationale behind the UL, l8 ]: Y3 M# o9 @5 N: z9 v! g1 e
certification position on ITE intended to be used by children. |
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