Being updated - Multi-purpose films

Open consultation of the draft PCR (version 2.0.0) took place from 2026-02-10 until 2026-04-10. Now the PCR is being reviewed by the Technical Committee.

The updating process was initiated 2025-05-12. The new version of this PCR will follow the GPI 5.0.1.

The PCR is expected to be published in Q2/Q3 2026.

The indicated dates are however preliminary and subject to change.

For questions on the PCR, please contact the PCR moderator Marta Mancin, Aequilibria Srl-SB.

For questions on the PCR development process, see the PCR FAQ or contact the secretariat.

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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