Being updated - Other special- and general-purpose machinery and parts thereof

This PCR is currently being updated to version 5.0. The updating process was initiated 2025-06-09. The new version of this PCR will follow the GPI 5.0.1.

The open consultation of the draft PCR, planned to start within Q1 2026, will start with an e-mail invitation to identify stakeholders. Any stakeholder is welcome to provide comments during this open consultation.

The PCR is expected to be published in Q2 2026.

The indicated dates are however preliminary and subject to change.

If you're interested in joining the PCR committee or want to be added to the stakeholder list for the open consultation, please contact the PCR moderator (see contact below).

For questions on the PCR, please contact the PCR moderator Andrea Quintá Junquera ,ABB S.A. For questions on the PCR development process, see the PCR FAQ or contact the secretariat

This document (version 4.0) provides Product Category Rules (PCR) for the assessment of the environmental performance of UN CPC group 449 (Other special-purpose machinery and pats thereof) and underlying classes, as well as machines designed for a general purpose, as defined by the UN CPC group 439 (Other general-purpose machinery and parts thereof) and underlying classes. Product group also includes machines under class 44221 and class 44629. Note that scope was expanded as of version 4.0.

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