GB/T 41638.1-2022 Plastics—Carbon and environmental footprint of biobased plastics—Part 1:General principles
RegulationsIn force
- Standard type
- National standard
- Published by
- State Administration for Market Regulation
- Effective date
- February 1, 2023
- Chemical fiber manufacturing
- Rubber and plastic products industry
This document specifies the general principles and system boundaries for the carbon footprint and environmental footprint of bio-based plastic products. It serves as the introduction and guiding document for other standards in the GB/T 41638 series.
This document is applicable to plastic products, plastic materials, and polymer resins containing bio-based or petroleum-based components.
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