When delivering the equipment, the supplier must provide information about its environmental performance. Information shall include at least the following:
- How to use the equipment to minimise the environmental impact during installation, use, service, recycling and disposal. Information shall include instructions for minimising consumption of energy, water, consumer goods wear parts and emissions.
- Recommendations for proper maintenance of the equipment, including information on spare parts that can be exchanged and advice on cleaning the equipment.
- Which precautions can be taken to avoid contact with materials containing CMR-classified substances (cancerogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic substances), endocrine-disrupting substances or substances that may cause sensitisation or an allergic reaction for a patient or user.
The information can be included in a manual, on a web site, or other digital media. Information shall be written in Swedish or English.
