BS EN IEC 62402-2019 PDF

Full title and description

STB BS EN IEC 62402-2019 — Obsolescence management. This standard specifies requirements and provides guidance for establishing and maintaining a cost‑effective obsolescence management process applicable throughout an item’s life cycle so organizations can manage risks, reduce cost and minimise negative impacts caused by obsolescence of parts, products or technologies.

Abstract

IEC 62402:2019 (published as EN IEC and as BS EN IEC 62402:2019) defines a structured obsolescence management process including policy, organizational arrangements, development of an Obsolescence Management Plan (OMP), design‑phase strategies to reduce obsolescence risk, selection and implementation of resolution strategies, and performance measurement and continual improvement. Guidance is provided in informative annexes and the bibliography.

General information

• Status: Current / Definitive (international edition and endorsed EN/BS national editions in force at publication).
• Publication date: IEC base publication 29 May 2019; EN/BS adoption published July 2019 (BS EN IEC publication July 2019).
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) — base publication; British Standards Institution (BSI) for the BS EN IEC 62402:2019 national publication.
• ICS / categories: 21.020 (Characteristics and design of machines, apparatus, equipment); additionally listed in related national records under company/management categories.
• Edition / version: 2nd edition (2019).
• Number of pages: IEC base publication: 96 pages; national EN/BS versions typically appear as shorter national adoption documents (BS/EN page counts commonly reported in the 50–55 page range depending on national annexes).

Scope

This standard applies to any organization that depends on another organization to obtain value from the usefulness of items it provides. It covers establishing an obsolescence management policy and infrastructure, developing an Obsolescence Management Plan (OMP), applying design strategies to minimise obsolescence, selecting and implementing obsolescence resolution approaches, and measuring and improving obsolescence management outcomes across all life‑cycle phases. Informative annexes provide guidance and examples.

Key topics and requirements

• Establishing obsolescence management policy, objectives and governance.
• Setting up organizational infrastructure, roles and responsibilities for obsolescence management.
• Developing and maintaining an Obsolescence Management Plan (OMP).
• Incorporating design strategies to minimise future obsolescence (design for sustainment and substitution planning).
• Risk assessment of obsolescence (likelihood, impact and prioritisation).
• Selection and implementation of resolution options (lifetime buy, redesign, redesign with alternate parts, emulation, software strategies, supplier engagement, etc.).
• Supply‑chain and life‑cycle data management (monitoring sources, alternate suppliers, and DMS considerations).
• Measurement, audits and continual improvement of obsolescence management performance.
• Informative guidance in annexes and a bibliography of related publications and standards.

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers, suppliers, OEMs, maintenance organisations, system integrators, asset owners and programme managers across sectors where product longevity and supply‑chain continuity matter (aerospace, defence, transport, energy, industrial equipment, medical devices, electronics and utilities). Typical users include reliability/obsolescence engineers, procurement, product/PLM managers, sustainment and aftermarket teams, and compliance/quality managers.

Related standards

Commonly referenced and related documents include earlier EN/IEC 62402:2007 (the superseded application guide), IEC/EN and sector standards addressing dependability and life‑cycle management (for example IEC/EN 60300 series on dependability management), and standards or documents on component‑level obsolescence and substitution such as IEC 62668 series and sector/national guidance (references vary by national adoption and normative annexes).

Keywords

Obsolescence management; obsolescent; lifecycle management; Obsolescence Management Plan (OMP); risk assessment; supply‑chain; sustainment; maintenance strategy; design for sustainment; spare‑parts management.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: A: IEC 62402:2019 (published as EN IEC and as BS EN IEC 62402:2019) is the international standard that defines requirements and guidance for obsolescence management across the life cycle of items and products.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers establishing policy and organisation, creating an Obsolescence Management Plan (OMP), applying design and procurement strategies to reduce obsolescence risk, selecting and implementing resolution options, and measuring and improving obsolescence management activities; guidance is provided in informative annexes.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, OEMs, suppliers, asset owners, sustainment and maintenance teams, procurement and reliability engineers across sectors with long‑lived systems (e.g. defence, aerospace, energy, transport, medical, industrial).

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: IEC 62402:2019 is the 2nd edition (2019) and supersedes IEC 62402:2007 (the earlier application guide). National adoptions (EN IEC and BS EN IEC 62402:2019) were published in mid‑2019 and are the current referenced editions; the IEC record lists the stability date into 2028 for the 2019 edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: A: It sits alongside other dependability and lifecycle management standards (for example the IEC/EN 60300 dependability management series) and is frequently used together with component‑level and lifecycle standards; national and sector documents and guidance (DEF‑STAN, PD/BS publications, IEC 62668 series, etc.) are commonly referenced.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Obsolescence management, lifecycle, OMP, risk assessment, sustainment, supply‑chain continuity, spare parts, substitution, design for sustainment.