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Halogenated polymers are prohibited, and halogenated organic compounds and certain other lame retardants
must not be added.
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exempt from the plastic material requirements above are: process-related, technically unavoidable impurities;
luoroorganic additives such as anti-dripping agents used to improve the physical properties of plastics, pro-
vided that they do not exceed 0.5 percent by weight; and plastic parts weighing less than 25 grams.
PACkAgIng
the air conditioner must not be packaged in laminates or composite plastics:
• Cardboard and corrugated paper boxes must be made of at least 50 per cent post-consumer recycled
material. • Plastic materials must be made of at least 50 per
cent post-consumer recycled material.
LAbeLS energy Star
http:www.energystar.gov
energy eficiency Label
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When labelled with the Risk Phrase R 5053 pursuant to Table 3.2 of Annex VI to EC Regulation 12722008, available at: http:ec.europa.eu enterprisesectorschemicalsdocumentsclassiication[SITE ARCHIVED]
7. furniture
this category includes all types of free-standing or built-in furniture units, including chairs, tables, wardrobes, shelves and cupboards. It does not include building products such as steps, walls, mouldings and panels, sanitary equipment,
carpets, fabrics or oice supplies. the speciications provide generic guidance for purchasing furniture and focus on the most common components of oice furniture: wood, metals and plastics and inishes.
MAndAtOry reQuIreMentS
VIrgIn wOOd
Legally logged timber must be used for all virgin wood and wood-based materials including solid, laminated,
veneer and wood used for the production of plywood. wood must not be harvested in areas that are pro-
tected or in the oicial process of being designated for protection, old growth forests or forests with high
conservation value, except as permitted by national conservation regulations. the use of species covered
by cIteS is forbidden.
SOurCIng
the tenderer must provide proof of compliance with the international working standards ILo core con-
ventions listed below throughout the supply chain: • Freedom of Association and Protection of the
right to organise no. 87 • Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining
no. 98 • Forced Labour No. 29
• Abolition of Forced Labour No. 105 • Discrimination Employment and Occupation
no. 111 • Equal Remuneration No. 100
• Minimum Age No. 138 • Worst Forms of Child Labour No. 182
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OPtIOnAL reQuIreMentS
reCyCLed MAterIALS
the furniture consists of recycled wood, metal or plastic materials.
