Participate in PCR Development

In all PCR development steps, we not only depend on individuals and organisations that have LCA and project management expert skills, we also highly depend on market/industry experts. The PCR moderators warmly invite you to share your expertise when creating and shaping our future PCRs.

To get involved, please contact the Secretariat for guidance.

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PCR Development

PCRs in open consultation

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PCRs under development

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PCRs being updated

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PCRs under adoption

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Recently published PCRs

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PCRs in Open Consultation

The following draft PCRs are currently open for public feedback.

In case you want to share your comments on any of the draft PCRs, please submit your comments to the PCR Moderator or the Secretariat using below template.

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Electronic and electric equipment and electronic components (non-construction)
End of Open Consultation: 2023-05-22
PCR draft
PCR Moderator: Diaa Gab-Allah, United Environmental Consultations, E-mail PCR moderator

Rare earth oxides, metals, and magnets (for non-construction uses)
End of Open Consultation: 2023-05-15
PCR draft
PCR Moderator: Robert Pell, on behalf of REIA, The Rare Earth Industry Association
E-mail PCR moderator

PCRs Under Development

The following PCRs are currently being developed by the PCR moderator and the PCR Committee.

For comments, feedback and questions please either contact:

  • the PCR-moderator (see below for contact details for respective (c-)PCR), or
  • the EPD Secretariat (E-mail PCR-team).

For EN standards developed by CEN/TC, read more externally about the development process and the status of current development processes.

c-PCR Aggregates intended to be physically integrated in mortar, concrete, bituminous mixtures, or hydraulically bound mixtures (EN standard)
Estimated publication date: 2024
Being developed by CEN/TC 154

c-PCR Aggregates intended as unbound mixtures, railway ballast or armourstones (EN standard)
Estimated publication date: 2024
Being developed by CEN/TC 154

c-PCR Masonry products (EN standard)
Estimated publication date: 2024
Being developed by CEN/TC 125

Passenger cars
Estimated publication date: 2024-02-01
PCR Moderator: Hailong Fan, China Merchants Testing Vehicle Technology Research Institute Ltd.
E-mail PCR moderator

c-PCR Abrasives
Estimated publication date: 2023-12-01
PCR Moderator: Nora Siepker, Ramboll Deutschland GmbH
E-mail PCR moderator

c-PCR Plastics piping systems inside buildings (pressure and non-pressure) (EN standard)
Estimated publication date: 2023-11-01
Being developed by CEN/TC 155

c-PCR Buried plastics piping systems (pressure and non-pressure) (EN standard)
Estimated publication date: 2023-11-01
Being developed by CEN/TC 155

Rare earth oxides, metals, and magnets (for non-construction uses)
Estimated publication date: 2023-09-08
PCR Moderator: Robert Pell, on behalf of REIA, The Rare Earth Industry Association
E-mail PCR moderator

c-PCR Gypsum-based construction products (EN standard)
Estimated publication date: 2023-09-01
Being developed by CEN/TC 241

c-PCR Buildings
Estimated publication date: 2023-09-01
PCR Moderator: Ida Bohlin, Týrens AB
E-mail PCR moderator

Food and beverage products (main PCR)
Estimated publication date of new PCR: 2023-09-01
PCR Moderator: Bárbara Civit, UTN FRM - CONICET
E-mail PCR moderator

Waste and scrap recovery (recycling) services
Estimated publication date: 2023-08-01
PCR Moderators: Anna Bortoluzzi, Quota Sette Srl & Andrea Mio, University of Trieste
E-mail PCR moderators

Electronic devices, components and services (main PCR)
Estimated publication date: 2023-08-20
PCR Moderator: Diaa Gab-Allah, MD of United environmental consultants
E-mail PCR moderator

c-PCR Flexible sheets for waterproofing (EN standard)
Estimated publication date: 2023-07-01
Being developed by CEN/TC 254

Crude petroluem oil and natural gas
Estimated publication date: 2023-06-01
PCR Moderator: Jessica Hanafi, Life Cycle Indonesia
E-mail PCR moderator

Respiratory protection equipment
Estimated publication date: 2023-06-01
PCR Moderator: Jonas Depelchin, 3M
E-mail PCR moderator

c-PCR Wood flooring including parquet (EN standard)
Estimated publication date: 2023-06-01
Being developed by CEN/TC 175

Transport services
Estimated publication date: 2023-06-01
PCR Moderator: Javier Martin Echazarreta, Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Industrial (INTI)
E-mail PCR moderator

Ski footwear
Estimated publication date: 2023-05-20
PCR Moderator: Nicola Moro, Studio Fieschi & Soci Srl
E-mail PCR moderator

Glass products used in automotive and transport industry
Estimated publication date: 2023-05-15
PCR Moderator: Ludovic Pavani, Saint-Gobain Sekurit France
E-mail PCR moderator

Concrete batching plants
Estimated publication date of new PCR: 2023-05-01
PCR Moderator: Myrto Xynogala, Envirometrics Business Consultants and Engineers Ltd
E-mail PCR moderator

Graphite products
Estimated publication date: 2023-04-01
PCR Moderator: Phoebe Whattoff, Minviro Ltd
E-mail PCR moderator

Bearings and parts thereof
Estimated publication date: 2023-04-01
PCR Moderator: Yanjing Zhu, IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute
E-mail PCR moderator

c-PCR Escalators and moving walks
Estimated publication date: 2023-04-01
PCR Moderator: Nikolay Minkov, greenzero.me GmbH, on behalf of ELA (the European Lift Association)
E-mail PCR moderator

c-PCR Execution of steel and aluminium structural products, and other metal products, for use in construction works (EN standard)
Estimated publication date: 2023-04-01
Being developed by CEN/TC 135

Functional food ingredients
(PCR development has been terminated. Instead a c-PCR will be developed, to complement the main PCR on food and beverage products. More information will follow.)
Estimated publication date of c-PCR: Unknown
PCR Moderator: Ricardo Méndez Escobar, Contactica
E-mail PCR moderator

PCRs Being Updated

The following PCRs are currently being updated.

For comments, feedback and questions please either contact:

  • the PCR-moderator (see below for contact details for respective (c-)PCR), or
  • the EPD Secretariat (E-mail PCR team).

For EN standards updated by CEN/TC, read more externally about the development process and the status of current development processes.

Boards, blocks, panels, sheets of polymer, or in composite system (non-construction)
Estimated publication date: 2023-12-01
PCR Moderator: Alessandro Bordignon, MaPPIng LCA / Quota Sette SRL
E-mail PCR moderator

Jackets, coats and other similar outdoor garments
Estimated publication date: 2023-12-01
PCR Moderator: Sandra Roos, Kappahl AB
E-mail PCR moderator

Sweaters, jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, fleeces and similar garments
Estimated publication date: 2023-12-01
PCR Moderator: Sandra Roos, Kappahl AB
E-mail PCR moderator

Trousers, shorts and slacks and similar garments
Estimated publication date: 2023-12-01
PCR Moderator: Sandra Roos, Kappahl AB
E-mail PCR moderator

T-shirts, tops, singlets and other vests
Estimated publication date: 2023-12-01
PCR Moderator: Sandra Roos, Kappahl AB
E-mail PCR moderator

Port operating services
Estimated publication date: 2023-11-01
PCR Moderator: Raúl Ugarte, Fundación Tecnalia Research & Innovation
E-mail PCR moderator

Dispensing systems
Estimated publication date: 2023-09-01
PCR Moderator: Michele Del Grosso, Aptargroup Inc.
E-mail PCR moderator

Nonwovens for clothing, protective clothing and upholstery
Estimated publication date: 2023-07-01
PCR Moderator: Paolo Simon Ostan, freelance consultant
E-mail PCR moderator

Disposable surgical drapes, gowns and air suits, used for patients, clinical staff and equipment
Estimated publication date: 2023-07-01
PCR Moderator: Paolo Simon Ostan, freelance consultant
E-mail PCR moderator

Plastics in primary form
Estimated publication date: 2023-06-21
PCR Moderator: Anna Bortoluzzi, Quota Sette Srl
E-mail PCR moderator

Corrosion protection of fabricated steel products
Estimated publication date: 2023-06-01
PCR Moderator: Lello Pernic, Associazione Italiana Zincatura - Italian Galvanizing Association
E-mail PCR moderator

Electricity, steam and hot/cold water generation and distribution
Estimated publication date: 2023-05-15
PCR Moderator: Lena Landström, Vattenfall AB
E-mail PCR moderator

Rolling stock
Estimated publication date: 2023-05-01
PCR Moderator: Ulrika Överstam, Alstom Group
E-mail PCR moderator

Yachts, small crafts, vessels and parts thereof (main PCR)
Estimated publication date: 2023-05-01
PCR Moderator: Alessandro Bordignon, Quota Sette SRL
E-mail PCR moderator

Machine-tools for drilling, boring or milling metal
Estimated publication date: 2023-04-21
PCR Moderator: Eva Martínez, Fundación Centro Tecnológico de Miranda de Ebro
E-mail PCR moderator

Prepared and preserved vegetable and fruit products, including juice
Estimated publication date: 2023-04-05
PCR Moderator: Adriana Del Borghi, University of Genoa, CE.Si.S.P, TETIS Institute Srl
E-mail PCR moderator

PCRs Under Adoption

The following PCRs are currently under adoption.

For comments, feedback and questions please either contact the EPD Secretariat.
EPD Secretariat: E-mail PCR team

PCR Tires
Estimated publication date: spring/summer 2023
Adoption of updated version (3.05) of UL Environment's PCR for Tires.

Recently Published PCRs

The following PCRs have recently been published via The International EPD System.
The EPD Secretariat shares its sincere appreciation with ALL engaged stakeholders.
Without them, these ready-to-use (c-)PCRs would simply not have existed!

The PCRs are downloadable in the EPD Portal.
Please do remember that you need to log-in/ sign-up (free)!

  • Detergents and washing preparations
    Published: 2023-03-23

  • Fabricated metal products, except construction products
    Published: 2023-01-06

  • c-PCR Concrete and concrete elements (EN 16757:2022)
    Published: 2023-01-02

  • c-PCR PV components: invertors, battery energy storage systems, combiner boxes and tracker systems
    Published: 2023-01-02

  • Industrial furnaces and ovens
    Published: 2022-12-21

  • Presses for working metal
    Published: 2022-12-21

  • c-PCR Railway infrastructure
    Published: 2022-12-19

  • c-PCR Road infrastructure
    Published: 2022-12-19

  • Basic aluminium products and special alloys
    Published: 2022-12-09

  • c-PCR Furniture (adopted from EPD Norway)
    Published: 2022-12-06

  • Soft drinks
    Published: 2022-12-05

  • c-PCR Building hardware (EN 17610:2022)
    Published: 2022-11-04

  • Meat of mammals
    Published: 2022-10-19

  • Sauces, mixed condiments and mustard
    Published: 2022-10-19

  • c-PCR Eletrical cables and wires (for construction sector) (adopted from EPD Norway)
    Adopted: 2022-10-12

  • Electrical motors and generators and parts thereof (for industrial applications)
    Published: 2022-10-11

  • Solid waste collection, treatment and disposal services
    Published: 2022-09-28

  • c-PCR Ventilation components (adopted from EPD Norway)
    Adopted: 2022-09-23

  • Fabrics
    Published: 2022-08-23

  • Professional cleaning services for passenger trains
    Published: 2022-07-15

  • c-PCR Technical-chemical products (for construction sector) (adopted from EPD Norway)
    Adopted: 2022-07-08

  • Construction products (version 1.2)
    Published: 2022-06-22

  • Raw sugar, refined sugar and molasses
    Published: 2022-06-20

  • Birds’ eggs in shell, fresh
    Published: 2022-05-18

  • c-PCR Cement and building lime (EN 16908+A1:2022)
    Published: 2022-05-18

  • c-PCR Photovoltaic modules and parts thereof (construction product) (adopted from EPD Norway)
    Adopted: 2022-04-27

  • Luggage and handbags
    Published: 2022-04-22

  • Cleaning cloths
    Published: 2022-04-06

  • Other special- and general-purpose machinery and parts thereof
    Published: 2022-04-04

  • Pulps of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material
    Published: 2022-03-25

  • Tableware and kitchenware
    Published: 2022-03-17

  • Blood and blood derived products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses
    Published: 2022-03-14

  • Parts and accessories of computing machines (e.g. laser printing cartridges)
    Published: 2022-03-10

  • c-PCR Synthetic carpet yarn (construction product)
    Published: 2022-03-06

  • Textile yarn and thread of natural fibres, man-made filaments or staple fibres Published: 2022-02-25

  • c-PCR Acoustical ceiling and wall solutions
    Published: 2022-01-28