What expires in December 2026
The expiring declaration is Marmoleum Decibel within resilient flooring (linoleum with acoustic backing). In EC3 it appears under the French INIES program with an end date in December 2026. That places the sunset about eight months out from today, April 20, 2026.
You can see Forbo’s broader EPD and LCA overview and downloads on its site, which is helpful for confirming current documents: Forbo LCA and EPD hub and Forbo EPDs for linoleum.
Replacement status: covered or not?
Good news for specifiers. Forbo has current UL‑verified Marmoleum Decibel EPDs that run into 2029, which means the product category remains covered even as the INIES entry approaches expiry (UL, 2024). Practically, teams can keep using Marmoleum Decibel in projects that accept UL program listings.
If a project explicitly requires an INIES‑listed FDES for France, watch this specific record and plan a refresh so submittals do not stall in late Q4. INIES is France’s national verification program for construction product declarations and tracks hundreds of thousands of references, so many public clients check it first (INIES, 2026).
If a gap emerges, who gets the spec
Should the INIES record lapse without a same‑program replacement, competitors with current linoleum EPDs are positioned to benefit.
- Tarkett Linoleum has active EPD International AB listings valid into 2030, covering multiple linoleum lines that slot into education and healthcare specs (EPD International AB, 2025).
- Gerflor’s DLW Linoleum Compact carries a UL‑verified EPD with validity into late 2029, a like‑for‑like resilient alternative many specifiers know from EU and US projects (UL, 2024).
These are not endorsements. They are the options project teams typically surface when an apples‑to‑apples EPD is required and timing gets tight.
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Will specifiers lose access to data?
Unlikely for Marmoleum Decibel overall because a current UL EPD is in place. The only exposure is where the tender language or client policy pins the program operator to INIES. In those cases, a few weeks without a refreshed INIES listing can trigger substitution reviews.
Why timely renewal still matters
EPDs operate on a defined validity window that drives procurement confidence. Letting the clock run down invites extra RFI traffic, gives rivals a talking point, and can slow rollouts in healthcare, education, and public projects that lean on program‑specific listings. Renewal on time keeps submittals boring, which is exactly what you want.
Quick actions for manufacturer teams
- Confirm the exact document your key markets accept and verify the latest file in your content library today.
- Brief sales on which Marmoleum Decibel EPD to send by geography and program operator. A one‑pager with links avoids last‑minute hunting.
- Schedule the INIES refresh so it clears internal review before November. Last‑mile approvals can be oddly slow, so bake in buffer time.
What we will watch next
We will track whether a new INIES entry for Marmoleum Decibel posts before December and update this page if that lands. Until then, specs that accept UL listings remain covered, and the commercial risk stays low. If a client insists on INIES only, line up the renewal now to avoid a scramble later. That is definately cheaper than losing a spec.
Sources for numeric claims in this article: UL program listings for Marmoleum Decibel EPD validity into 2029 (UL, 2024). INIES program scale and use in France’s market context (INIES, 2026). Tarkett linoleum EPD validity window at EPD International AB into 2030 (EPD International AB, 2025).
