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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Machine-tools for drilling, boring or milling metal
Deadline open consultation: 2022-11-22
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Escalators and moving walks
Deadline open consultation: 2022-10-16 (prolonged open consultation period)
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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.

Passenger cars
Estimated publication date: 2023-06-01
PCR Moderator: Hailong Fan, China Merchants Testing Vehicle Technology Research Institute Ltd.
E-mail PCR moderator

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

c-PCR Gypsum-based construction products (EN standard)
Estimated publication date: 2023-06-01
Being developed by CEN/TC 241

Rare earth metals, oxides and compounds (for non-construction uses)
Estimated publication date: 2023-05-04
PCR Moderator: Robert Pell, on behalf of REIA, The Rare Earth Industry Association
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

Food and beverage products (main PCR)
Estimated publication date of new PCR: 2023-05-01
PCR Moderator: Bárbara Civit, UTN FRM - CONICET
E-mail PCR moderator

Ski footwear
Estimated publication date: 2023-04-15
PCR Moderator: Nicola Moro, Studio Fieschi & Soco Srl
E-mail PCR moderator

c-PCR Buildings
Estimated publication date: 2023-04-01
PCR Moderator: Ida Bohlin, Týrens AB
E-mail PCR moderator

Waste and scrap recovery (recycling) services
Estimated publication date: 2023-04-01
PCR Moderators: Anna Bortoluzzi, Quota Sette Srl & Andrea Mio, University of Trieste
E-mail PCR moderators

c-PCR Components for photovoltaic power plants, except photovoltaic modules
Estimated publication date: 2023-03-01
PCR Moderator: Zhang Yuyang, Power (Beijing) Certification Centre Co. Ltd
E-mail PCR moderator

Graphite products
Estimated publication date: 2023-03-01
PCR Moderator: Phoebe Whattoff, Minviro Ltd
E-mail PCR moderator

Electronic devices, components and services (main PCR)
Estimated publication date: 2023-05-01
PCR Moderator (temporarily appoinetd): Maria Hernandez Rivas, Philip Morris International
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c-PCR Wood flooring including parquet (EN standard)
Estimated publication date: 2023-02-01
Being developed by CEN/TC 175

c-PCR Aggregates intended to be physically integrated in mortar, concrete, bituminous mixtures, or hydraulically bound mixtures (EN standard)
Estimated publication date: 2023-02-01
Being developed by CEN/TC 154

c-PCR Aggregates intended as unbound mixtures, railway ballast or armourstones
Estimated publication date: 2023-02-01
Being developed by CEN/TC 154

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

c-PCR Escalators and moving walks
Estimated publication date: 2023-01-01
PCR Moderator: Nikolay Minkov, greenzero.me GmbH, on behalf of ELA (the European Lift Association)
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Glass products used in automotive and transport industry
Estimated publication date: 2023-01-15
PCR Moderator: Ludovic Pavani, Saint-Gobain Sekurit France
E-mail PCR moderator

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

c-PCR Railway infrastructure
Estimated publication date: 2022-12-01
PCR Moderator: Susanna Toller, Trafikverket (The Swedish Transport Administration)
E-mail PCR moderator

c-PCR Road infrastructure Estimated publication date: 2022-12-01
PCR Moderator: Susanna Toller, Trafikverket (The Swedish Transport Administration)
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Industrial furnaces and ovens; other industrial or laboratory induction or dielectric heating equipment
Estimated publication date: 2022-11-01
PCR Moderators: Mariangela Oriolo, Pro Iter Ambiente S.r.l.
E-mail PCR moderator

Presses for working metal
Estimated publication date: 2022-11-01
PCR Moderators: Mariangela Oriolo, Pro Iter Ambiente S.r.l.
E-mail PCR moderator

Bearings and parts thereof
Estimated publication date: 2022-11-01
PCR Moderator: Yanjing Zhu, IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute
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c-PCR Execution of steel and aluminium structural products, and other metal products, for use in construction works (EN standard)
Estimated publication date: 2022-11-01
Being developed by CEN/TC 135

Crude petroluem oil and natural gas
Estimated publication date: 2022-11-15
PCR Moderator: Jessica Hanafi, Life Cycle Indonesia
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Soft drinks
Estimated publication date: 2022-11-05
PCR Moderator: Chiara Maran, S.C.F. International S.r.l
E-mail PCR moderator

Fabricated metal products, except construction products
Estimated publication date: 2022-11-01
PCR Moderator: Gorka Benito Alonso, IK Ingenieria
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c-PCR Building hardware (EN standard)
Estimated publication date: 2022-11-01
Being developed by CEN/TC 33

c-PCR Plastics piping systems inide buildings (pressure and non-pressure) (EN standard)
Estimated publication date: 2022-11-01
Being developed by CEN/TC 155

c-PCR Buried plastics piping systems (pressure and non-pressure) (EN standard)
Estimated publication date: 2022-11-01
Being developed by CEN/TC 155

PCR Electrical motors and generators and parts thereof
Estimated publication date: 2022-11-01
PCR Moderators: Andreas Holmqvist & Emma Westberg, ABB AB
E-mail PCR moderator (Andreas)
E-mail PCR moderator (Emma)

Basic aluminium products and special alloys
Estimated publication date: 2022-11-01
PCR Moderator: Elena Neri, INDACO2 srl
E-mail PCR moderator

c-PCR Masonry products (EN standard)
Estimated publication date: unknown
Being developed by CEN/TC 125 (development has been abandoned, expected to be re-initiated in 2022)

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
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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.

Nonwovens for clothing, protective clothing and upholstery
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

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

Rolling stock
Estimated publication date: 2023-04-01
PCR Moderator: Ulrika Överstam, Alstom Group
E-mail PCR moderator

Electricity, steam and hot/cold water generation and distribution
Estimated publication date: 2023-03-15
PCR Moderator: Lena Landström, Vattenfall AB
E-mail PCR moderator

Detergents and washing preparations
Estimated publication date: 2023-02-01
PCR Moderator: Germana Olivieri, LCA-lab Srl
E-mail PCR moderator

c-PCR Concrete and concrete elements (EN 16757)
Estimated publication date: 2023-02-01
Being developed by CEN/TC 229

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

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

Yachts, small crafts, vessels and parts thereof (main PCR)
Estimated publication date: 2022-12-01
PCR Moderator: Alessandro Bordignon, Quota Sette SRL
E-mail PCR moderator

Sauces, mixed condiments and mustard
Estimated publication date: 2022-11-01
PCR Moderator: Paola Borla, Life Cycle Engineering
E-mail PCR moderator

Meat of mammals
Estimated publication date: 2022-11-01
PCR Moderator: Sonia Pignatelli, Life Cycle Engineerig
E-mail PCR moderator

Corrosion protection of fabricated steel products (PCR development has been put on hold)
Estimated publication date: unknown
If you are interested in becoming PCR Moderator, please contact the Secretariat

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: 2022-09-01
Adoption of updated version (3.05) of UL Environment's PCR for Tires.

c-PCR Eletrical cables and wires (for construction sector)
Estimated publication date: 2022-11-01
Adoption of EPD Norway's Part B PCR "NPCR 027:2022".

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)!

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

• c-PCR Ventilation components (adopted from EPD Norway)
  Published: 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)
  Published: 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)
  Published: 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

• Nonwoven wipes
  Published: 2021-12-29

• Machine-tools for material working by removal of material by laser or similar
  Published: 2021-12-21

• sub-PCR Photovoltaic modules and parts thereof (construction product) (adopted from EPD Norway)
  Published: 2021-12-13

• c-PCR Prefabricated buildings intended as special-purpose transportable units
  Published: 2021-11-26

• Paraffin wax
  Published: 2021-11-11

• Dairy products
  Published: 2021-10-15