Multi-purpose films

Version 2.0.0 of this PCR was published on 2026-09-07 with a 4-year validity period. The name of the PCR has been changed to Plastics and films except packaging following its update.

This document provides Product Category Rules (PCR) for the assessment of the environmental performance of Multi-purpose films and the declaration of this performance by an EPD.

The PCR covers multi-layer films produced by extrusion (not matching) of thermoplastics polymer granule and bioplastic polymer granule based by sequential or simultaneous stretching. The corresponding UN CPC classification is 36330 (Plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, notself-adhesive, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials) and 36390 (Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics). Films intended for packaging are not covered by this PCR, but by PCR 2019:13 Packaging. More information about the product category is available in the PCR.

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