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HONG KONG, June 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- TUV Rheinland Group recently announced that the new LG KizON wearable smartwatch launched by LG has received its Green Product Mark. The LG KizON is not just an ordinary watch; it is a wearable smartwatch designed for children. The wearable smartwatch works like a smartphone to allow parents to keep tabs on their children. The GPS function means parents can check on their child's exact location through their own phones at any time. The Green Product Mark covers not only safety, electromagnetic compatibility and chemical testing of the product itself, but also includes product carbon footprint calculations, making the business' corporate social responsibility a part of the certification requirements. The TUV Rheinland Green Product Mark is the first green product certification in the world that can be applied to wearable smart devices. Having previously released the first wearable device certification standard in the world, TUV Rheinland is now spurring the development of green technology for wearable smart devices by continuing to raise product standards for the industry.
TUV Rheinland is a world-renowned independent third-party testing, inspection and certification service. It is also a strong supporter of green products. This new smartwatch earned the TUV Rheinland Green Product Mark certification for yet another innovative product after LG's 3D Smart TV and washing machine. As the first wearable smart device in the world to receive TUV Rheinland's Green Product Mark that is also designed for use by children, particular attention was paid to electromagnetic compatibility and use of chemical substances during product testing.
TUV Rheinland's Green Product Mark is a voluntary certification standard for consumer products and their environmental impact. Different certification requirements and standards are incorporated based on the product type, including: Product R&D, renewable material validation, toxic hazardous chemical testing, carbon footprint measurement and verification, performance testing and ensuring environmental compliance. Applicable consumer products include electronics, appliances, furniture, recreational and sporting equipment, medical devices, toys, and textile products. New product types are added in response to market trends.
The promise of seamless integration into consumer lifestyle offered by wearable devices has continued to draw consumer interest and generate market demand this year. It may very well become the next big trend in consumer electronics. As wearable devices are worn by users for extended periods of time, the rate of adoption will depend greatly on their safety and quality. The development of a new smart, wearable device requires a wide range of complementary technologies including software, materials and eco-systems. Wearable devices will be able to monitor the physiological data of the user 24-hours a day. The TUV Rheinland Green Product Mark will encourage wearable device makers to embrace the philosophy of being green to release safe, eco-friendly and sustainable products.
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