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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
A method for assessing the environmental impacts of a product across its life cycle, from raw materials to end of life. ISO 14040 and 14044 set out the principles and requirements.
EcoAppraise context
LCA-based claims should state the scope, functional unit, impact categories and whether the study was independently reviewed. Comparative claims based on LCA need critical review.
Related terms
Lifecycle; Product Environmental Footprint (PEF); Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Enforcement cases
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