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Issued on	2012-12-31
Implemented on	2013-05-01
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Issued by	AQSIQ,SAC
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Word Count	12,000 words

1  Scope

1.1  This part of GB 5296 establishes the principles and gives recommendations on the formulation of instructions for use of products of consumer interest (hereinafter referred to as instructions for use). It is intended for:
——Product designers, manufacturer, technical writers or other people engaged in the work of conceiving and drafting such instructions;
——Committees or organization preparing standards for consumer products.
1.2  The principles and detailed recommendations in this part shall apply in combination with the specific requirements on instructions for use laid down in standards for specific products or groups of products.
1.3  This part includes evaluation methods for instructions for use (see Annex A) to be used as evaluative methods and rationale to review the comprehensiveness of the instructions for use and assess the quality of the written instructions.
The annex is addressed primarily to researchers and experts and organizations engaged in such assessment work; it may also be helpful to this part’s principal target groups and administrator named in 1.1.

2  Normative References

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the dated editions apply. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document (include all the amendments) applies.
GB/T 2893.1 Graphical Symbols - Safety Colours and Safety Signs - Part 1: Design Principles for Safety Signs in Workplaces and Public Areas (GB/T 2893.1-2004, ISO 3864-1: 2002, MOD)
GB/T 2893.2 Graphical Symbols - Safety Colours and Safety Signs - Part 2: Design Principles for Safety Signs on Goods (GB/T 2893.2-2008, ISO 3864-2:2004, MOD)
GB 2894 Safety Signs and Guideline for the Use
GB/T 5465.2 Graphical Symbols for Use on Electrical Equipment-Part 2: Graphical Symbols (GB/T 5465.2-2008, IEC 60417 DB: 2007, IDT)
GB/T 7291 Graphical Symbols - Technical Guidelines for the Consideration of Consumers' Needs (GB/T 7291-2008, ISO/IEC Guide 74:2004, MOD)
GB/T 10001.1 Public Information Graphical Symbols for Use on Signs-Part 1: Common Symbols (GB/T 10001. 1-2006, ISO 7001: 1990, NEQ)
GB/T 16273.1 Graphical Symbols for Use on Equipment - Part 1: Common Symbols (GB/T 16273.1-2008, ISO 7000: 2004, NEQ)
GB/T 16273.4 Graphical Symbols for Use on Equipment-Part 4: Symbols Incorporating Arrows
GB/T 16900 Rules for the Presentation of Graphical Symbols-General Principles
GB/T 20002.1 Drafting for Special Aspects in Standards-Part 1: Child Safety (GB/T 20002.1-2008, ISO/IEC Guide 50:2002, IDT)
ISO 11683 Packaging-Tactile Warnings of Danger-Requirements

3  Terms and Definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
Consumer
A member of society who purchases or uses a product of consumer interest or accepts a service in order to meet a need in their lives.
3.2
Products of consumer interest
Products sold to meet the needs of members of society in their lives.
3.3
Instruction for use
Information conveyed to users on how to use products correctly and safely and on product functions, basic properties, and characteristics relating to said products. It is usually presented in the form of instruction for use, label, or nameplate, can be represented by documents, words, marks, symbols, pictures or charts, graphic expressions, or audio or visual information, separately or in combination. It can be used on a product [including instructions on an operating device of equipment (keys or buttons) or instructions electronically displayed during operation] or on packaging, also delivered as accompanying documents or materials (e.g. loose-leaf information sheet, manuals, audio and video tapes, and CDs).
Note: The instruction for use is a form to convey the product information in a comprehensive manner, therefore, more detailed requirements for it are proposed in this part.

4  General Principles


Seven parts of GB 5296 "Instructions for Use of Products of Consumer Interest" have now been published:
——Part 1: General Principles;
——Part 2: Instructions for Use of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances;
——Part 3: General Labelling for Cosmetics;
——Part 4: Textiles and Apparel;
——Part 5: Toys;
——Part 6: Furniture;
——Part 7: Sports Equipment.
This part is Part 1 of GB 5296.