Updated PCR for Construction Products released

23rd Apr 2025

The updated Product Category Rules (PCR) for Construction Products, PCR 2019:14 version 2.0.0, has been officially released in the International EPD System. This version replaces PCR 2019:14 version 1.3.4, which will expire on 20 June 2025.

NOTE: All EPDs currently registered with EPD Australasia and EPD International remain valid and are not affected by this update.

A major update to a widely used PCR

PCR 2019:14 is the most used PCR for EPD development in both the EPD Australasia Programme and the International EPD System. This release marks the most significant update since the PCR’s initial publication in 2019, designed to improve quality, consistency, and transparency.

The updated version (2.0.0) is valid until 2030 and follows an extensive revision process, incorporating significant feedback received during the open consultation held in October and November 2024.

Alignment with latest requirements

PCR 2019:14 version 2.0.0 is compliant with the latest requirements, including:

• General Programme Instructions (GPI) version 5.0.1 (published February 2025)
• ECO Platform updated standards, including LCA Calculation Rules V2.0 and Digital Data Requirements V1.1 (published December 2024)
• EN 15941:2024 Sustainability of construction works (published 2024)

Key changes in Version 2.0.0

We recently hosted a webinar, Understanding Changes to the Product Category Rules for Construction Products, which included a summary of the key changes in version 2.0.0, presented by our Technical Adviser, Andrew D. Moore. A recording of the session, along with the presentation slides, is now available.

• Watch the webinar
• Download the presentation slides

A comprehensive list of additional guidance, requirements and changes can be found in Section 9 of the PCR. You can access the PCR via the EPD Portal of the International EPD System – registration is free.

Transition, important dates and next steps

All EPDs currently registered with EPD Australasia and EPD International remain valid and are not affected by this update.

Under ECO Platform rules, PCR 2019:14 version 1.3.4 will expire on 20 June 2025. A transition period is now in effect from 7 April to 20 June 2025, during which time both versions (1.3.4 and 2.0.0) will remain valid.

Holders of EPD Process Certifications linked to previous versions of PCR 2019:14 must revise their procedures and seek re-certification from an accredited certification body for all EPDs to be registered and published after 20 June 2025.

Similarly, pre-verified tools for EPD development based on PCR 2019:14 version 1.3.4 must also be updated and verified against the new requirements. We advise organisations to promptly initiate the updates of EPD Process Certifications and pre-verified tools linked to PCR 2019:14 version 1.3.4, as extensions are not possible under ECO Platform rules.

Acknowledging contributors

We sincerely thank everyone who supported this update, particularly the PCR Committee co-chairs Rob Rouwette and Noa Meron, committee members BIMobject, IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, CTME, Concrete NZ, Monk Spaces, Aquafil SpA, and the 20 external stakeholders who collectively submitted over 350 comments during the consultation process.

Access resources

For further details about the PCR and a list of c-PCRs which must also be used when developing EPDs, please search “version 2.0.0” in the PCR Library search filter.

• Access the PCR and the c-PCRs via the EPD Portal of the International EPD System – registration is free
• Additional supporting materials including an updated verification report template and EPD template will be released within the coming month.