NSF International and ACA Develop Rule for Architectural Coating Products
ANN ARBOR, MI - Global public health organization NSF International has collaborated with the American Coatings Association to develop the first North American product category rule (PCR) for architectural coating products for interior or exterior applications. The PCR for architectural coatings is science-based and has internationally recognized methods for reporting environmental impacts. This PCR helps architects and contractors identify products that meet their sustainability goals.
Product category rules define how to conduct a life cycle assessment (LCA) for a product group and what to include in the resulting environmental product declaration (EPD) report. The EPD is a third-party-verified report that explains the data generated from an LCA. The development of PCRs and EPDs has grown dramatically in recent years to help architects, designers and contractors meet green building goals by sourcing building materials that have proven lower environmental impacts.