The Forteenth edition of the SS-00259 for general use was released on July 1, 2015. The new edition will be enforced on August 1, 2015. All the parts, materials, and other articles that are procured by the Sony group, or by third parties need to satisfy the criteria specified in this standard.
Main Changes of the New Standard
Compared with 13th edition, the main changes are as follows:
1.6 new substances have been added to the list of “Environment-related Substances to be Controlled”, including:
Substance name |
CAS No. |
Management levels |
Targets |
Criteria/ threshold levels |
Effective date of the ban on the delivery |
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) |
/ |
Level 1 |
Uses incorporated into product (e.g. refrigerant, heat insulating material and electrical insulating material) |
Intentionally added |
Banned |