DIN EN 16760:2016 Edition

The bio-based content of a product does not provide information on its environmental impact or sustainability, which may be assessed through LCA and sustainability criteria. In addition, transparent and unambiguous communication within bio-based value chains is facilitated by a harmonized framework for certification and declaration. This European Standard aims to provide specific life cycle assessment requirements and guidance for bio-based products, excluding food, feed and energy, based on EN ISO 14040 and EN ISO 14044. This European Standard informs and guides life cycle assessment and applications including for example Product Category Rules (PCR) development for bio-based products. An LCA assessment carried out according to this standard can be used as a basis to assess certain criteria as laid down in prEN 16751[1].