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EPD preparation and publication process

    Procedures for preparation of EPD product environmental declaration

    EPD preparation process
    Preparation of EPD is a technical and step-by-step process that starts from choosing the right PCR and by doing study LCA, document development, third party verification and final publication in the EPD library continue does

    The purpose of this page is to explain the implementation process of EPD preparation; That is, the user knows to receive an EPD authentic, What steps should be taken, what data is required and what output is prepared in each step. If you are not yet familiar with the concept of EPD, first the page "What is EPD?" read the

    1. Initial product review

    Product type, application, target market, production process and product category review can be up to Determine the way to prepare EPD.

    2. Choosing the right PCR

    The PCR specifies what framework the EPD should be prepared according to, what data it needs and How is the scope of the study defined?

    3. Data collection

    Data on raw materials, energy consumption, production, transportation, packaging, waste, etc Wastes It is received and controlled from the company.

    4. Conducting an LCA study

    The environmental effects of the product are calculated by the life cycle assessment method and its results basis The original will be the EPD document.

    5. Compilation of EPD document

    LCA results, product specification, system limits, reference standards and supplementary information in the format The EPD document is being prepared.

    6. Verification and release

    The document and documentation are reviewed by an independent verifier, and after approval, the EPD in The library is published.

    Registration of request for EPD preparation

    5 main steps of preparing and publishing EPD


    Any valid EPD must be produced according to a defined, traceable and verifiable process.

    Step 1: PCR selection

    Choosing the right PCR is the main basis of EPD preparation. The PCR specifies what data to collect be, What is the scope of the study and according to what requirements and standards should the EPD report be compiled?

    Step 2: Conduct LCA

    Life cycle assessment studies the environmental effects of the product from raw materials to production, use and Checks the end of life. LCA results are the main basis for EPD data.

    Step 3: Compilation of EPD data

    LCA results, product specification, system limits, reference standards and additional information in document format EPD Prepares to be used for review and registration.

    Step 4: Verification

    The EPD document and supporting documentation are reviewed by a third-party verifier to ensure data conformance. Validate methods and results with PCR requirements and reference standards.

    Step 5: Registration and publication

    After final approval, the EPD is registered in the system and published in the library so that users can it View, review and download if needed.

    Start the EPD preparation process

    If you require an EPD for your product, basic product information and available data status registration to check the right path.

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