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LONGTIME\u00ae Certification Schemes<\/h1>\n

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The criteria set out in Version 2 of the LONGTIME\u00ae certification scheme are the result of two years of consultation and continuous development. The LONGTIME\u00ae V2 certification scheme is built around three fundamental pillars and now includes 38 assessment criteria, providing a comprehensive and expanded approach to product durability: reliability, repairability and life cycle. With the exception of minor updates, the certification scheme is intended to remain valid for five years, with its next revision scheduled for 2030. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The following criteria define a common baseline that is systematically supplemented and adapted to the specific characteristics of each product category. They are provided for information purposes and do not include the full set of sub-criteria applicable to the various categories of certified products. For further details, please refer to the sector-specific certification schemes available on the LONGTIME\u00ae label website. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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The product is robust and reliable<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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2 \u2013 Production and supply chain
The manufacturer demonstrates that processes are in place to control and maintain consistently high manufacturing and assembly quality during the production phase, whether these processes are carried out internally or outsourced.<\/p>\n

3 \u2013 Logistics
The manufacturer reduces risks to the reliability of components and assemblies through effective quality processes covering supply conditions, packaging, storage, handling and transport.<\/p>\n

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4 \u2013 Reliability improvement plan
The manufacturer provides a version history of the product and identifies the changes implemented to improve its durability.<\/p>\n

5 \u2013 Disruptive technology
The manufacturer specifies the proportion of disruptive technology incorporated into the product and identifies the functions associated with it. The manufacturer demonstrates the reliability of this technology, particularly where it relates to a primary function. <\/p>\n

6 \u2013 Failure rate
The manufacturer monitors actual failure rates and\/or indicators for each part of the product in order to track product reliability at least until the last unit of the relevant model is placed on the market.<\/p>\n

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7 \u2013 Product identification
The manufacturer uses a method that enables the product and its version to be identified unambiguously by relevant stakeholders, in order to optimise maintenance and failure management processes.<\/p>\n

8 \u2013 Completeness of user information
The manufacturer provides instructions detailing recommendations for the use and maintenance of the product and provides the user with a maintenance plan. This information, which must also be available online, must be comprehensive and relevant in order to reduce the rate of failures caused by external factors and encourage responsible use practices. <\/p>\n

9 \u2013 Format of user information
The manufacturer provides clear, simple and accessible user and maintenance instructions, with appropriate font size, vocabulary, language and print quality, so that they can be easily understood by end users.<\/p>\n

10 \u2013 Prolonged periods of non-use
The manufacturer identifies the risks of failure associated with prolonged periods of non-use of the product. The manufacturer informs the end user of the conditions of use required to prevent these risks. <\/p>\n

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The product and its technical support facilitate repair<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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11 \u2013 Disassembly of parts
The disassembly depth is appropriate to the category of the product parts concerned, and the disassembly time is consistent with the type of person normally expected to be able to carry out the procedure.<\/p>\n

12 \u2013 Fasteners and connectors
Access to functional parts must not exceed accessibility level C, unless otherwise specified in the sector-specific requirements.<\/p>\n

13 \u2013 Tools
The tools required for repair and\/or disassembly must be appropriate to the category of the product parts concerned.<\/p>\n

14 \u2013 Working environment
Product-specific repair procedures must be carried out in a working environment appropriate to the category of the product parts concerned.<\/p>\n

15 \u2013 Skill level
The level of technical competence required to carry out a repair must be appropriate to the category of the parts involved.<\/p>\n

16 \u2013 Spare part interfaces
The different parts of the product and their connection interfaces incorporate standardisation practices appropriate to the expected level of repairability for the product family.<\/p>\n

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17 \u2013 Spare parts availability period
Spare parts must remain available for at least the expected lifetime of the product category and its different parts. The availability period is calculated from the date on which the last unit of the relevant model is placed on the market. <\/p>\n

18 \u2013 Availability of spare parts to target groups
The manufacturer ensures that spare parts are made available to the target groups appropriate to the category of the parts concerned.<\/p>\n

19 \u2013 Conditions for the sale of spare parts
The manufacturer specifies the conditions under which spare parts are sold. The way in which spare parts are offered reflects the product’s parts breakdown, and parts must not be sold only as part of a bundle unless this is justified by consistent and verifiable design, calibration and\/or economic considerations. <\/p>\n

20 \u2013 Price of spare parts
The price of any individual spare part must not exceed a specified maximum percentage of the recommended retail price excluding tax. A tolerance is permitted for parts whose unit cost exceeds the specified percentage. <\/p>\n

21 \u2013 Spare parts delivery costs
The manufacturer supplies spare parts at the actual cost of shipping and handling or offers alternative solutions that reduce the cost of receiving the parts.<\/p>\n

22 \u2013 Spare parts delivery time
The manufacturer demonstrates its ability to supply spare parts to relevant stakeholders within five working days.<\/p>\n

23 \u2013 Documentation relating to failure scenarios
The manufacturer makes available relevant information and instructions for resolving failure scenarios and\/or carrying out the maintenance plan. This information must be appropriate to the product category and the relevant target groups. The minimum period for which this information must remain available is specified in the sector-specific certification schemes. <\/p>\n

24 \u2013 Fault diagnosis support
The manufacturer provides information and\/or diagnostic support mechanisms that facilitate the identification of failure scenarios.<\/p>\n

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25 \u2013 Resetting settings and passwords
In the event of a repair or transfer to a third party, the product provides user data management processes that enable it to be reused effectively and securely.<\/p>\n

26 \u2013 Software
The manufacturer ensures that the product’s original performance is maintained following operating system and\/or firmware updates and distinguishes between feature updates and corrective updates. The user is informed of the consequences of updates and their consent is required. <\/p>\n

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27 \u2013 Internal failure resolution policy
In the event of product failure, the manufacturer follows a policy of repair or refurbishment rather than replacement, unless repair is more costly than replacement, while taking the user’s wishes into account.<\/p>\n

28 \u2013 Contacting after-sales service
The manufacturer demonstrates that an after-sales service case can be opened within no more than two working days.<\/p>\n

29 \u2013 Return services
The manufacturer provides end users with return services appropriate to the product category and consistent with its distribution network, regardless of warranty status.<\/p>\n

30 \u2013 Conditions for returning a product for repair
The original packaging must not be required for a product to be accepted for repair, provided that the product is packaged and protected to a level equivalent to that provided at the time of purchase.<\/p>\n

31 \u2013 Products of high practical importance
Within its service network, and for product categories considered to be of high practical importance, the manufacturer minimises the time required to complete the repair process and return the product to the end user.<\/p>\n

32 \u2013 Warranty period
The warranty period during which a defect is presumed to have existed at the time of delivery must not be less than 24 months.<\/p>\n

33 \u2013 Warranty exclusions
The manufacturer’s general warranty terms and conditions must not include unfair exclusions relating to the normal use of the product.<\/p>\n

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The product reduces its life cycle impacts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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34 \u2013 Protection of health, safety and the environment
With regard to the protection of human health, personal safety, the safety of installations and environmental protection, the manufacturer demonstrates that it implements measures meeting, as a minimum, the requirements of European Directive 2011\/65\/EU and Regulation (EC) No 1907\/2006 concerning restrictions on the use of certain hazardous substances in equipment, and\/or measures aimed at preserving the ecosystems most significantly affected.<\/p>\n

35 \u2013 Energy and\/or environmental performance
With a view to reducing impacts associated with energy consumption or pollutant emissions, the manufacturer demonstrates the environmental and\/or energy performance of its products. Where the product applying for LONGTIME\u00ae certification falls within their scope, the manufacturer demonstrates that it implements measures meeting, as a minimum, the requirements of European Directive 2009\/125\/EC (including its implementing measures) on the ecodesign of energy-related products and Regulation (EU) 2017\/1369 (including its delegated regulations) on energy labelling. <\/p>\n

36 \u2013 End-of-life management of equipment
With regard to the management of end-of-life equipment, the manufacturer demonstrates that it implements measures for the collection, recovery and effective treatment of used products, meeting, as a minimum, the requirements of European Directive 2012\/19\/EU of 4 July 2012 on waste prevention and treatment, as applicable to the relevant product group.<\/p>\n

37 \u2013 Packaging management
With a view to reducing waste generation, the manufacturer takes measures to eliminate non-recoverable plastic waste from its packaging.<\/p>\n

38 \u2013 Management of aesthetic and marketing obsolescence
The manufacturer implements product design and marketing practices that encourage products to remain in use for longer.<\/p>\n

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LONGTIME\u00ae certification schemes have been developed to address the growing demand for reliable, repairable and ecodesigned products, at a time when responsible consumption is becoming a global priority.<\/p>\n

LONGTIME\u00ae certification schemes are developed through a stakeholder consultation process. Using an approach based on clearly defined assessment criteria, they enable the long-term durability of products to be assessed while taking into account their environmental impacts across the different stages of the life cycle. <\/p>\n

Designed for application to a wide range of products, from household appliances to professional equipment, LONGTIME\u00ae sector-specific certification schemes aim to promote a different approach to consumption, focused on preserving resources and reducing waste.<\/p>\n

If you would like to have a product certified that is not currently covered by a LONGTIME\u00ae sector-specific certification scheme, please contact our team to assess the feasibility of certification.<\/p>\n

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Household Juicing Appliances Certification Scheme V1.6<\/a><\/p>\n

Edition 2023 | Valid until November 2026<\/p>\n

Household Juicing Appliances Certification Scheme V2.1_Draft<\/a><\/p>\n

In consultation, final edition for November 2026<\/p>\n

Product scope of the certification scheme:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n