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  • EN 82079-1:2012

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    Preparation of instructions for use - Structuring, content and presentation - Part 1: General principles and detailed requirements

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    Superseded date:  20-04-2020

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    Published date:  28-09-2012

    Publisher:  European Committee for Standards - Electrical

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    FOREWORD
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Principles
    5 Content of instructions for use
    6 Presentation of instructions for use
    7 Evaluation of conformity to this part of the
      82079 series
    Annex A (normative) - Evaluation of instructions
            for use
    Annex B (informative) - Checklist for conformity
            and comments
    Annex C (informative) - Checklist for communication
            effectiveness
    Annex D (informative) - Planning the preparation of
            instructions for use
    Annex E (informative) - Empirical methods supporting
            the preparation of instructions for use
    Bibliography
    Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to
             international publications with their
             corresponding European publications

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    IEC 82079-1:2012 provides general principles and detailed requirements for the design and formulation of all types of instructions for use that will be necessary or helpful for users of products of all kinds, ranging from a tin of paint to large or highly complex products, such as large industrial machinery, turnkey based plants or buildings. This first edition cancels and replaces IEC 62079 published in 2001. It constitutes a technical revision.

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    Committee CLC/SR 3
    Development Note Supersedes EN 62079. (10/2012) Supersedes UNE EN 62079. (09/2015)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher European Committee for Standards - Electrical
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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