Kinnarps: five EPDs set to expire January 2027

What’s expiring and when

Kinnarps AB has five product-specific EPDs that reach their “valid to” date in January 2027. The affected models are:

• Task Chair 6000/8000
• Task Chair Plus[6]/[8]
• Task Chair Claro
• Task chair Salida
• Sit/stand desk Series[P]

All five are registered under the furniture PCR used by EPD‑Global/EPD‑Norge and were issued in 2022 with a five‑year window.

Are replacements already live?

As of May 21, 2026, we do not see refreshed EPDs published for these exact model names in public listings for Kinnarps. Kinnarps does have other current chair EPDs, such as Capella X and Espera, running to 2030 and 2031 respectively (Capella X EPD, Espera EPD). You can browse Kinnarps’ sustainability pages and EPD PDFs from their site’s sustainability hub and owner page at EPD‑Global (Kinnarps sustainability, Kinnarps on EPD‑Global).

What happens if renewals slip

On projects where a product‑specific, third‑party verified EPD is mandatory, a lapsed declaration often leads teams to select a comparable model with a current EPD instead of granting exceptions. That is not a quality judgment on the product. It is a paperwork filter that removes friction so the spec can move forward.

Likely alternatives specifiers will reach for

If the five EPDs above are not renewed on time, expect attention to shift to chair families with active declarations in similar use cases.

Task seating

• Steelcase Gesture, Think, and Series 1 or Series 2 chairs have current EPDs published through NSF.
• Haworth Fern, Very, and Soji task seating list current EPDs through NSF.
• Herman Miller Mirra 2 has a current EPD and is widely referenced in seating specs.

Height‑adjustable tables

• Herman Miller Renew Sit‑Stand Tables and Haworth Upside Table list EPDs today. Both face late‑2026 expiries, so teams will verify currency at bid time.

Why timing matters commercially

Most program operators cap validity at five years, after which an EPD must be reviewed and reissued to remain current. That window is written into operator rules, not marketing copy (NSF Program Operator Instructions, 2025). When a declaration drops out of date, distributors and design teams frequently park the SKU to avoid rework, which can quietly drain pipeline velocity.

If you want a quick refresher on how validity works and how A2‑aligned updates slot in, see our plain‑language explainer, EPD Validity, Decoded.

Renewal playbook for Kinnarps‑type portfolios

A straightfoward housekeeping move beats a scramble in December 2026.

1. Confirm the target list and scope. Keep model names stable to preserve search equity across portals.
2. Lock your reference year data and supplier updates. Furniture portfolios benefit from early checks on textiles, foams, and steel sources.
3. Align to NPCR 026 and EN 15804 A2 if not already. This keeps comparability tight against European competitors.
4. Pick your operator and verifier. Kinnarps’ recent EPDs are on EPD‑Global, though other reputable operators are also accepted in many specs.
5. Schedule verification windows now so publishing lands before January 2027. Aim for a small buffer to absorb late supplier data.

What specifiers should do now

If these five SKUs are in flight on a project with EPD requirements, confirm renewal timing with the manufacturer and document a fallback. Within the brand, Capella X and Espera are natural alternates with current declarations. Cross‑brand backups are plentiful in the task‑chair category; desks may require an extra currency check late in 2026.

Where to find official information

• Kinnarps sustainability and certificate links are centralized here: kinnarps.com/about-kinnarps/sustainability
• Kinnarps’ owner page at EPD‑Global lists published PDFs across products: EPD‑Global

Keep projects moving

Five January 2027 expiries are manageable with clear owners, a tight data pull, and booked verifier time. Renewals preserve specability, reduce substitution risk, and keep sales teams focused on value instead of exceptions.