ISO FORM 4

NEW WORK ITEM PROPOSAL (NP)DATE OF CIRCULATION:
2024-05-22
PROPOSER:☒ ISO member body:
SAC☐ Committee, liaison or other:

CLOSING DATE FOR VOTING:
2024-08-14
REFERENCE NUMBER:☐ WITHIN EXISTING COMMITTEE
Document Number:Committee Secretariat:☒ PROPOSAL FOR A NEW PC

A proposal for a new work item within the scope of an existing committee shall be submitted to thesecretariat of that committee.
A proposal for a new project committee shall be submitted to the Central Secretariat, which willprocess the proposal in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1,Clause 2.3.
Guidelines for proposing and justifying new work items or new fields of technical activity (ProjectCommittee) are given in ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1, Annex C.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Proposals without adequate justification and supporting information risk
rejection or referral to the originator.

PROPOSAL(to be completed by the proposer, following discussion with committee leadership if appropriate)
English title
Cross-border trade of second-hand goods —Part 1: General requirements
French title(Please see ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1, Annex C, Clause C.4.2).
In case of amendment, revision or a new part of an existing document, please include the reference
number and current title
SCOPE(Please see ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1, Annex C, Clause C.4.3)
This part establishes general requirements and minimum screening criteria for second-hand goods
that are traded, sold, offered for sale, donated or exchanged between countries.
This part is intended to help protect health, safety, sustainability in which second-hand goods
interact, when used by customers.

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This part is applicable to second-hand goods that are shipped across at least one international
border, and where the intended end user is a consumer.
This part does not apply to goods that are remanufactured and rebuilt.
PURPOSE AND JUSTIFICATION(Please see ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1, Annex C and additional guidance on justification statementsin the brochure Guidance on New Work)
Second-hand goods trade has been in practice for many years as low-cost, durable, and safe
second-hand goods as an alternative to higher-priced new goods are highly welcomed. With therapid development of e-commerce in recent years, cross-border transactions of second-hand goods
are becoming increasingly common. In addition, the re-use of consumer goods is viewed as asignificant factor in promoting sustainable development because it is more resource efficient thanmanufacturing new items and it diverts goods that might otherwise go to landfills and other disposal
facilities. Although it is generally understood that the expectations on second-hand goods will besomewhat lower than new goods, they are still obliged to meet basic requirements to guarantee
consumer health and safety. Nonetheless, dangerous or unsustainable second-hand goods can findtheir way into the market, leading to serious health and safety risks and resource waste problems forthe importing country.
When this work first started in ISO, an important issue was clothing and personal items that might becontaminated. With the rise of consumption in consumer electronics, more and more 2nd-handelectronics are entering into market. Safety and environment issues of products such as batteries,appliances and other electronic or electrical items are becoming more prominent for the consumers.
In the first edition, requirements that should be applied to 2nd-hand electronics, e.g. hazardous
substances contained in electronics, risk of fire, etc, are inadequate. Additionally, many 2nd-handelectrical and electronic appliances are refurbished before sale,i.e repaired, cleaned, tested, redecorated to be restored to a like-new condition. Yet, the refurbished goods are treated the same asremanufactured goods and excluded in first edition and this need to be addressed in new revision.
With the intention to include general requirements that can apply to all major 2 nd -hand goods, therevision will re-structure the first edition and detail the general requirements in alignment with thebasic principles of safety, health, sustainability, etc..
Also in first edition, the roles of consumers, consignees, customs, market surveillance agencies, etc.
in evaluation and determination of conformity are not adequately reflected in first edition. Checklist
in Annex is intended to be used by importers and exporters only. With the revision, theprocess,roles of participants and methods of evaluation are detailed.
In addition, with the rise of online second-hand trade and the digitalization in trade, it becomes moredemanding that proper data needs to be exchanged among 2 nd -hand trade participants and the lackof data can lead to a range of issues that affect consumer safety, public health and environmental
sustainability. Without adequate data e.g. the condition and history of second-hand items,
consumers can not make informed decisions and may unknowingly purchase products that are fakeor unsafe. Data is also necessary for effective market regulation. Without proper data, platforms
cannot take effective quality control measures to prevent unsafe 2 nd -hand goods to be transactioned
and authorities struggle to oversee the second-hand market, leading to a higher incidence of fraud,counterfeit goods, and the sale of banned or unsafe products. Data is also crucial for tracking theenvironmental impact of second-hand trade and help to promote practices such as EU Digital
Product Passport which intends to reduce waste and encourage recycling. Also the data relevant is
not limited to product information, other information such as the historic record of the consignee, thetransaction records of the item, may also be helpful in boosting consumer trust and confidence in
2 nd -hand trade.
The first edition is inadequate in what information and how they should be exchanged among
different participants for purpose of satisfying the requirements listed in the document. As thedocument is not product specific, the revision intends to establish a conceptual data model which
can be applied to all 2 nd -hand goods and also allows data augmentation when it applies to specificproduct. The revision also intends to make reference to the existing trade data models and dataelements specified in relevant standards e.g. ISO7372. To avoid making one document toocomplicated, it is proposed to split the revision of ISO 20245 into two parts with Part 1 focusing on
the general requirements and Part 2 focusing on relevant data exchange among various participantsin the supply chain.
The proposed revisions of Part 1 include:-- Restructure to differentiate between “Basic Principle” and “Evaluation requirements for secondhand goods”and detail requirements to reflect safety, health and sustainability concerns of major
2 nd -hand goods.
-- Revise to specify “Process”, “Participants” and “Method” of “Determination of conformity”and detail
how the evaluation is implemented.
-- Include refurbished goods in the scope to reflect the reality in booming online second-hand trade,and redefine refurbished goods to differentiate with remanufactured goods.
Part 2 of ISO 20245 will later be proposed together with ISO/TC154 to address what and how theminimum required information is exchanged in second-hand trade in order to ensure the compliancewith general requirements of Part 1. And it is intended to include:-- Conceptual data model(s) of what information are necessary for meeting the requirements listedin Part 1-- Data elements and their mapping with existing data models (e.g. ISO7372)-- Method and technologies that can be applied in data exchange-- Process of data exchange and roles of participants in data exchange.
(Please use this field or attach an annex)
PROPOSED PROJECT LEADER (name and email address)
Mrs. Yang Wu, wuy@ccic.com
Dr. Jong In Lee: ji.lee@consumerpolicy.kr
PROPOSER (including contact information of the proposer’s representative)
Dr.LI Yubing; Liyb@sac.gov.cn
Deputy Director General, Department of Standards Innovative Management, SAMR;
Secretary General of Chinese Member Body of ISO, SAC☒

The proposer confirms that this proposal has been drafted in compliance with ISO/IEC
Directives, Part 1, Annex C

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Preferred document☒ International Standard☐ Technical Specification☐ Publicly Available Specification** While a formal NP ballot is not required (no eForm04), the NP form may provide useful information
for the committee P-members to consider when deciding to initiate a Publicly Available
Specification.

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Proposed Standard Development Track (SDT – to be discussed by the proposer with the committeemanager or ISO/CS)☐ 18 months☒ 24 months☐ 36 months

Proposed date for first meeting: 2024-11-30
Proposed TARGET dates for key milestones••••

Circulation of 1 st Working Draft (if any) to experts: 2024-09-30
Committee Draft consultation (if any): ):2025-03-30
DIS submission*: 2025-08-30
Publication*: 2026-08-30* Target Dates for DIS submission and Publication should be set a few weeks ahead of the limit
dates automatically determined when selecting the SDT.
It is proposed that this DOCUMENT will be developed by:☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☒An existing Working Group, add title
A new Working Group(Note that the establishment of a new Working Group requires approval by the parent committee by aresolution)
The TC/SC directly
To be determined
This proposal relates to a new ISO document
This proposal relates to the adoption, as an active project, of an item currently registered as aPreliminary Work Item
This proposal relates to the re-establishment of a cancelled project as an active project
Other: Reactivate PC245

Additional guidance on project management is available here.

PREPARATORY WORK☒☐☐A draft is attachedAn existing document serving as the initial basis is attachedAn outline is attached
Note: at minimum an outline of the proposed document is required

The proposer is prepared to undertake the preparatory work required:☒Yes ☐ No

If a draft is attached to this proposal:
Please select from one of the following options:☒☐☐

The draft document can be registered at Preparatory stage (WD – stage 20.00)
The draft document can be registered at Committee stage (CD – stage 30.00)
The draft document can be registered at enquiry stage (DIS – stage 40.00)

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If the attached document is copyrighted or includes copyrighted content, the proposer confirmsthat copyright permission has been granted for ISO to use this content in compliance withclause 2.13 of ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 (see also the Declaration on copyright).

RELATION OF THE PROPOSAL TO EXISTING INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND ON-GOING
STANDARDIZATION WORKTo the best of your knowledge, has this or a similar proposal been submitted to another standards
development organization or to another ISO committee?
☐ Yes☒No

If Yes, please specify which one(s)☐The proposer has checked whether the proposed scope of this new project overlaps with the scope ofany existing ISO project☐

If an overlap or the potential for overlap is identified, the proposer and the leaders of the existing project
have discussed on:i. modification/restriction of the scope of the proposal to avoid overlapping,ii. potential modification/restriction of the scope of the existing project to avoid overlapping.

☐If agreement with parties responsible for existing project(s) has not been reached, please explain why
the proposal should be approved☐Has a proposal on this subject already been submitted within an existing committee and rejected? If so,
what were the reasons for rejection?

This project may require possible joint/parallel work with
☐ IEC (please specify the committee)☐ CEN (please specify the committee)☐ Other (please specify)
Please select any UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that this proposed project
would support (information about SDGs, is available at www.iso.org/SDGs)☐ GOAL 1: No Poverty☐ GOAL 2: Zero Hunger☐ GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being☐ GOAL 4: Quality Education☐ GOAL 5: Gender Equality☐ GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation☐ GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy☐ GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth☐ GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure☐ GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality☒ GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities☒ GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production☒ GOAL 13: Climate Action☐ GOAL 14: Life Below Water☐ GOAL 15: Life on Land
☐ GOAL 16: Peace, Justice and strong institutions
N/A
GOAL 17: Partnerships for the goals

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Identification and description of relevant affected stakeholder categories(Please see ISO CONNECT)
Benefits/Impacts/Examples
Industry and commerce – large industry

1. Boost sales of new products. Due to theimbalance of global economic development andlarge differences in consumer income andconsumption level, stable cross-border trade ofsecond-hand goods can enable residents ineconomically developed areas to transfer secondhand goods at any time and then buy similar newproducts for consumption, which is bound topromote the sales of new products. 2. Promote theupgrading of enterprises' production technology
and product quality. Cross-border trade of secondhand products can change consumer mindsets asthey become more inclined to purchase productsthat can be resold in the future. This will force
manufacturers to adopt a market-oriented approachand produce higher quality, more durable goods.

Industry and commerce – SMEs

SMEs can effectively reduce the cost and risk of
production & operation and improve efficiency byusing of second-hand goods that meet therequirements specified in this standard. It is helpful
to facilitate the circulation of second-hand goods.

Government

It is helpful for relevant countries to improve theregulatory system in cross-border trade of secondhand products, and prevent waste from leaving andentering the country in the name of second-handproducts, and protect the ecological environment
and personal and property safety of the importing
country.

Consumers

The standard specifies the minimum screening
requirements of cross-border circulation secondhand goods in terms of use function, safety,
hygiene, and service life cycle, which protects thelegitimate rights and interests of consumers andhelps consumers choose reliable second-handproducts.

LabourCross-border trade of second-hand goods not onlygenerates employment opportunities but also
effectively stimulates job growth in related industries
such as cleaning, repair, packaging, and expressdelivery.

Academic and research bodies
Standards application businesses
Non-governmental organizations

This can help non-governmental organizations
establish effective acceptance criteria for donatedsecond-hand goods, particularly in terms of ensuringfunctionality, safety, and hygiene.

Other (please specify)

This standard can make second-hand goods
experience multiple consumption cycles acrossvarious levels and occasions, extending their usageperiod. This contributes significantly to resource
utilization, waste reduction, and environmentalprotection.

Listing of countries where the subject of the proposal is important for their nationalcommercial interests (Please see ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1, Annex C, Clause C.4.8)
Canada, United States, Korea, China, Australia, Japan,Brazil, Singapore,Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria,
Botswana,South Africa, Indonesia, Siri Lanka
Listing of external international organizations or internal parties (other ISO and/or IECcommittees) to be engaged in this work (Please see ISO/IEC Directives, part 1, Annex C, Clause
C.4.9)
WTO, WCO, ISO/TC154, ISO/COPOLCO, ISO/TC321, ISO/TC324
Listing of relevant documents (such as standards and regulations) at international, regionaland national level (Please see ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1, Annex C, Clause C.4.6)
Relevant regulations:
1)

The United States: Used motor vehicle trade regulation rule - 16 CFR Part 455, 2016;

2)

Canada: Information for shoppers of second-hand products-Health Canada, 2012;3)

Japan: Antique articles business act;

4)

New Zealand: Second-hand dealers and pawnbrokers act, 2004;

5)

Singapore: Second-hand goods dealers act, 2007;

6)

China: Five-year plan from 2021 to 2025 to promote circular economy,2021;

Guide for China used car export, 2021
Measures for the administration of used goods circulation (Trial), 1998;
7)

Australian: Government department of the environment and heritage, Criteria for the export andimport of used electronic equipment1, 2012;8)

Brazil: MDIC Ordinance No. 235, 2006;

9)

Norway: The second-hand trade regulation 1999;

10) Kenya: Kenya gazette supplement, national assembly bills, 2019;11) New South Wales: Pawnbrokers and second-hand dealers regulation 2021;
12) Victoria: Second-hand dealers and pawnbrokers act 1989.
Relevant standards:
1)

Japan: Criteria for judging second-hand products when exporting used electrical and electronicequipment;

2)Australian/New Zealand: In-service safety inspection and testing—Second-hand equipment prior
to sale（AS/NZS 5761:2011）;

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Canada: Industry guide to second-hand products (including children's products), 2013

4)

China: GB/T 21667:2008 General rules of the second-hand goods qualification;
GB/T 30342:2013 Classification for the second-hand goods;
GB/T 33492-2017 Management criterion for second hand goods market.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Maintenance Agencies (MAs) and Registration Authorities (RAs)☐This proposal requires the designation of a maintenance agency.
If so, please identify the potential candidate:☐This proposal requires the designation of a registration authority.
If so, please identify the potential candidate

NOTE: Selection and appointment of the MA or RA are subject to the procedure outlined in ISO/IEC
Directives, Part 1, Annex G and Annex H.
Known patented Items (Please see ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1, Clause 2.14)
☐Yes

☒

No

If Yes, provide full information as an annex
Is this proposal for an ISO management System Standard (MSS)?
☐Yes

☒

No

Note: If yes, this proposal must have an accompanying justification study. Please see theConsolidated Supplement to the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1, Annex SL or Annex JG