Product Category Rules (PCR) for declaring the environmental impact of PCR published for Fabricated steel products, except construction products, machinery and equipment have now been published in the International EPD® System.

The development of the PCR done in parallel to a PCR for fabricated steel construction products, which is still pending technical review and publication. The finalization of the PCR was led by Gorka Benito Alonso at IK Ingenieria according to the PCR Process described in the General Programme Instructions of the International EPD® System, based on ISO 14025. During the development of the document, it has been subject for an open consultation on www.environdec.com as well as a review by the appointed Technical Committee.

The PCR is now available for any company to voluntarily develop and publish information on the life cycle environment impact of these types of product in a transparent and comparable way.

Product Category Rules (PCR) for declaring the environmental impact of Vegetable juices and Other prepared and preserved vegetables, pulses and potatos have now been published in the International EPD® System. The PCR covers product classified in the UN CPC system as:

• 2132 Vegetable juices
• 2139 Other prepared and preserved vegetables, pulses and potatos

The development of the PCR was led by Adriana Del Borghi at the University of Genoa as the appointed PCR Moderators in accordance with the PCR Process described in the General Programme Instructions of the International EPD® System, based on ISO 14025. During the development of the document, it has been subject for an open consultation on www.environdec.com as well as a review by the appointed Technical Committee.

The PCR is now available for any company to voluntarily develop and publish information on the life cycle environment impact of these types of product in a transparent and comparable way.

The European Commission JRC has announced the draft list of the second wave pilots in the EU Product Environmental Footprint initiative. This second wave is related to food & drink products, and similar sectors, and will be carried out in paralell to the pilots that have already started.

The pilots will develop Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCRs), which are the corresponding documents to Product Category Rules (PCRs) as defined by ISO 14025 for environmental declarations.

Out of the announced 11 pilots, there are already PCRs available for seven in the Internaitonal EPD System. They are:

• Beer, proposed by Brewers of Europe (corresponding to the existing PCR 2011:21)
• Dairy, proposed by the European Dairy Association (corresponding to the existing PCR 2013:16, PCR 2013:17 and PCR 2013:18)
• Meat (bovine, pigs and sheep), proposed by the European Livestock and Meat Trades Union (corresponding to the existing PCR 2012:11)
• Pasta, proposed by the Union of Organisations of Manufacturers of Pasta Products in the EU (corresponding to the existing PCR 2010:01)
• Packed water, proposed by the European Federation of Bottled Waters (corresponding to the existing PCR 2010:11)
• Olive oil, coordinated by CO2 Consulting S.L. (corresponding to the existing PCR 2010:07)
• Wine, proposed by the Comité Européen des Entreprises Vins (corresponding to the existing PCR 2010:02)

The PEFCR pilots for which there is no fully-compatible PCR already available are:

• Coffee, proposed by the European Coffee Federation
• Feed for food producing animals, proposed by the European Feed Manufacturers' Federation
• Fish for human consumption, proposed by the Norwegian Seafood Federation
• Pet food (cats & dogs), proposed by the European Pet Food Industry Federation

An important basis of all PEFCRs is that existing documents are taken into account. The Secretariat will therefore follow and comment on the pilots, and proactively contact all project managers to ensure that they are aware of the existing PCRs.

Awaiting the results of the PEF pilot in a few years, the International EPD® System already exists as an open, credible, robust and transparent system for communication of the environmental performance of products on the international market.

Barilla has published eight new EPDs for different types of biscuits. In addition they have also published four updated versions of previous EPDs. The following EPDs are new:

New EPDs:

• Segreti di Bosco
• Gemme Integrali
• Fiori di Latte
• Chicchi di Cioccolato
• Abbracci
• Campagnole
• Merenda Pan di Stelle
• Mooncake Pan di Stelle

The first two Product Category Rules in the International EPD® System that were developed in compliance with the Guidance for PCR development have now been published:

• PCR 2014:07 Oilseed processing services
• PCR 2014:08 Crude vegetable oil refining services

The development of the PCRs was led by Nikolay Minkov at TU Berlin. Adopting the mandatory elements of the Guidance meant that the PCR template was adjusted, the review phase included a conformity assessment and other additions compared to the requirements in the General Programme Instructions.

PCR Moderators are welcome to adopt the Guidance for PCR development on a case-to-case basis in the International EPD® System.

The Product Category Rules (PCR) document for PCR for Sibakery products has now been updated to comply with the latest General Programme Instructions. The changes were minor why the document still has the same validity as before.

Any stakeholder is now welcome to develop and register Environmental Product Declarations (EPD®) in the International EPD® System for communication to stakeholders on national or international markets.

Product Category Rules (PCR) for declaring the environmental impact of carbon capture and storage (CCS) services have now been published in the International EPD® System.

The development of the PCR was led by Michela Gallo and Adriana Del Borghi at the University of Genoa as the appointed PCR Moderators in accordance with the PCR Process described in the General Programme Instructions of the International EPD® System, based on ISO 14025. During the development of the document, it has been subject for an open consultation on www.environdec.com as well as a review by the appointed Technical Committee.

The PCR is now available for any company to voluntarily develop and publish information on the life cycle environment impact of CCS in a transparent and comparable way.

Product Category Rules (PCR) for declaring the environmental impact of paints and varnishes and related products have now been published in the International EPD® System.

The development of the PCR was led by Karin Sanne at AkzoNobel as the appointed PCR Moderator in accordance with the PCR Process described in the General Programme Instructions of the International EPD® System, based on ISO 14025. During the development of the document, it has been subject for an open consultation on www.environdec.com as well as a review by the appointed Technical Committee.

The PCR is now available for any company to voluntarily develop and publish information on the life cycle environment impact of paints and varnishes in a transparent and comparable way.

The Product Category Rules (PCR) for sauces have undergone a major update, and is now once again available.

The update of the PCR was led by Paola Borla at Life Cycle Engineering as the appointed PCR Moderator in accordance with the PCR Process described in the General Programme Instructions of the International EPD System, based on ISO 14025. During the development of the document, it has been subject for an open consultation on www.environdec.com as well as a review by the Technical Committee.

With the PCR now once again available, any company is welcome to voluntarily develop and publish information on the life cycle environment impact of their olive oil in a transparent and comparable way.