What is BS EN 17074 - Product category rules for flat glass products about?
BS EN 17074 is a European standard on glass in building that covers product category rules for flat glass products.
BS EN 17074 covers all life cycle stages, from cradle to grave, namely product stage, construction process stage, use stage and end-of-life stage of glass products, used in buildings.
While covering all life cycle stages, this PCR primarily focuses on the product stage, in particular the manufacturing of flat glass and the consequent processing into flat glass products, from cradle to gate. BS EN 17074 covers raw materials and energy supply, transport, flat glass manufacturing, flat glass processing, packaging and storage.
Note: All requirements and recommendations in this PCR for the elaboration of the Life Cycle Inventory may be applicable to flat glass used in other applications.
Who is BS EN 17074 - Product category rules for flat glass products for?
BS EN 17074 on product category rules for flat glass products is useful for: 
- Glass manufacturers
Why should you use BS EN 17074 - Product category rules for flat glass products?
BS EN 17074 provides Product Specific Category Rules for flat glass products (Flat Glass PCR) used in buildings and other construction works to support the assessment of the environmental performance and the development of Environment Product Declarations.
This Flat Glass PCR aims at complementing the general rules established in EN 15804:2012+A1:2013, by providing additional detailed rules on technical and environmental aspects of the manufacture of flat glass products, as well as information on relevant aspects linked to use and end-of-life stages, on a harmonized and scientific basis.
BS EN 17074 specifies the requirements for the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study and the format and content of the EPD itself.
Information for this is presented by way of a modular approach, which allows for the easy organization and expression of data packages throughout the life cycle stages of the product. This can help increase the efficiency in the product stage of glass manufacturing.
