ISO/DIS 59040:2023 PDF

This document provides a general methodology for information exchange assuring the interoperability of circular economy related information, based on the use of a product circularity data sheet (PCDS).

This document specifies requirements for completing a PCDS by an organization, regardless of its type, size and nature, when acquiring or supplying products in order to permit the exchange of circular economy related information about those products, without enclosing confidential business information.

This document also specifies requirements for the reporting format to be used when creating a PCDS template, based on the selection and use of various product circularity statements, according to the characteristics of the product.

In addition, this document provides guidance about managing and sharing a PCDS, as well as guidance about creating a PCDS template.