About SS 00259 you should know

SS 00259 is a standard developed by Sony Corporation, mainly used to manage and control environmental management substances used in its products. The full name of this standard is Management regulations for the environment-related substances to be controlled which are included in parts and materials. It aims to prevent harmful substances from being mixed into Sony electronic products, while complying with the laws of various countries and reducing the impact on the ecosystem.

Update of SS 00259
The latest version of SS-00259 is the 22nd edition, which was released on May 1, 2024 and officially took effect on June 1, 2024. This version adjusts the control requirements for some substances, adds new material control requirements, adjusts the definition and limit values ​​of controlled substances, etc.

Specific content of SS-00259
SS-00259 covers the environmental management material requirements of parts and materials used in the products designed and manufactured by Sony Group and its commissioned products. Specific requirements include:

1. New material control requirements: Added control of certain substances

2. Adjusted the definition and limit of controlled substances: For example, the controlled substance "perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and its derivatives (PFOS)" was adjusted to "perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and its salts" and "perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) related substances", and reset the control limit

3. Added control objects and limits: Added control objects and limits for some substances

The impact of SS 00259 on enterprises

1. Enterprises need to ensure that all materials and components in their products meet the standards of SS-00259, otherwise they may face compliance issues and affect product sales.

2. Compliance with SS-00259 standards can help enterprises gain more competitive advantages in the international market. As consumers pay more attention to environmental protection and sustainability, products that meet environmental standards are more likely to gain market recognition, thereby enhancing the brand image of enterprises.

The SS-00259 standard is adjusted every year according to the latest international regulatory trends. Companies need to pay close attention to these changes and update their standards and operating procedures in a timely manner to avoid compliance issues caused by non-compliance with new standards.