29 The following life cycle phases of our products are systematically examined and analysed with regard to health impact, product safety and sustainability: Product development process Phases Who/What Examination Life cycles ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Product development and distribution Health and environmental considerations. Assess and consider the impact on the health and safety of users and on the environment. Choose materials during design and construction that support sustainable production, reuse and recycling. Development of product concept Product development Carry out tests to ensure that the product meets the required ergonomic, health and safety standards. Include consideration of product longevity and the sustainability of production processes. Development and verification of conformity with norms Independent test and certification body Carry out product testing and certification with regular monitoring for compliance with all safety-relevant national and European guidelines and norms. Evaluate fitness for purpose and ergonomics. Test product for harmful emissions. Certifications Product manufacturing Safe working conditions, resource-efficient and eco-friendly production processes. Put processes in place to ensure product safety and minimise waste. Manufacturing and production Sales organisation/customer service Provide publicity and information about ergonomics, product safety and sustainability. Keep products in a closed cycle by maintaining and repairing them, to minimise waste. Distribution, use and maintenance Remanufacturing/product development Offer a complete overhaul and reprocessing (Remanufacturing) service. Unmixed, separable materials, material descriptions. Reuse, recycling or disposal Ecology Type of material Degree of achievement Wood type (trade name) for products with characteristic wood constituents 100% Plastics: material designation directly on component 90% Aluminium castings: material designation directly on component 90% Other materials such as steel, textiles, leather: identification available, not possible to put designation on component Material declaration
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