TCO Certification was developed by TCO Development in Sweden as international specifications to regulate product usability and environmental impact in a wide range of fields.

TCO Certification strictly stipulates various product features, including

1. acoustic noise levels
2. power modes such as Eco mode and Standby mode
3. energy consumption
4. the prohibition of environmentally hazardous substances
5. provisions for recycling.

Image quality such as contrast ratio, colour uniformity, and colour gamut also have strict regulations.