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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) can provide evidence to support policy making and regulation, whilst identifying trade-offs between impact categories and potential unintended consequences. However, barriers such as inconsistent methodology, data challenges, lack of transparency, and a skills and knowledge gap hinder its broader application in regulation. Here, we explore the stakeholder engagement undertaken to develop the UK Life Cycle Assessment Regulatory Science and Innovation Network (LCA-RSIN). Initial findings have been synthesised into five research areas (data, bio-based and upcoming materials, methodology, practice and accreditation, and skills) to deliver practical insights, including briefing papers and methodological guidelines, to the UK government on the use of LCA in regulatory science.

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LCA-RSIN: The UK LCA Regulatory Science and Innovation Network

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年

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  • Stuart Walker,
  • Katy Armstrong,
  • Lorraine Ferris,
  • Rosa Cuellar Franca,
  • Rachael Rothman

摘要

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) can provide evidence to support policy making and regulation, whilst identifying trade-offs between impact categories and potential unintended consequences. However, barriers such as inconsistent methodology, data challenges, lack of transparency, and a skills and knowledge gap hinder its broader application in regulation. Here, we explore the stakeholder engagement undertaken to develop the UK Life Cycle Assessment Regulatory Science and Innovation Network (LCA-RSIN). Initial findings have been synthesised into five research areas (data, bio-based and upcoming materials, methodology, practice and accreditation, and skills) to deliver practical insights, including briefing papers and methodological guidelines, to the UK government on the use of LCA in regulatory science.