What is expiring in January 2027
The following Recticel Insulation EPDs are due to expire in January 2027. All are thickness‑specific French FDES files under INIES and cover rigid PIR boards.
- Eurothane BR‑BIO 80 mm
- Eurothane BR‑BIO 140 mm
- Eurothane AUTOPRO SI 80 mm
- Eurothane AUTOPRO SI 140 mm
- Powerdeck+ 140 mm
These declarations are commonly used in wall linings and flat‑roof warm‑roof build‑ups. When they lapse, project teams that must submit current EPDs will typically request an updated file or move to an alternative with live documentation.
Do replacements exist yet?
As of May 20, 2026, we did not find newer Recticel EPDs that clearly replace these five specific thickness‑based FDES files. Recticel has recent, still‑valid EPDs for other PIR families such as Powerwall S, Powerwall+, Powerwall Pro, Eurothane EWall, Eurothane Silver E, and IP PIR. Those are posted on Recticel’s certification pages and Nordic certificates hub and remain current, but they do not match the expiring SKUs one‑to‑one.
- See Recticel’s certification hub for current EPD PDFs: Certification and the regional listings that include IP PIR and others, for example Certifieringar.
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Likely alternatives if a gap opens
If these five are not renewed before January 2027, specifiers will look for PIR or equivalent boards with active, third‑party‑verified EPDs covering the same uses.
- Flat roofs, tapered or compact roof boards: Kingspan Therma TR29 and TT49 have a current IBU‑verified EPD that project teams in Europe routinely cite. The PDF is public and easy to reference (IBU, 2023).
- Walls and facades using PIR boards: Kingspan Therma TW58 and TW55 R carry current IBU EPDs suitable for cavity and sheathing wall applications. These are active today on IBU’s platform for EN 15804 A2 projects.
- Flat roofs using PIR with mineral fleece facer: BauderPIR SDS/M/MF is published under IBU with a live declaration that specifiers can download from Bauder’s site (IBU, 2024).
These are not endorsements. They are examples of products in the same application space that currently offer a verifiable EPD path, which keeps bids moving when documents are checked line by line.
Why timing matters for renewals
Most European program operators set EPD validity at five years, which makes renewal planning a calendar discipline, not a last‑minute scramble. The norm is documented in operator and platform guidance that explicitly calls out a five‑year validity on the front page of the declaration PDFs (ECO Platform Verification Guidelines, 2024) (ECO Platform, 2024).
A quick pulse on Recticel’s broader coverage
Recticel still shows ample current coverage outside the five expiring FDES files, including recent EPD Hub publications for Powerwall S and IP PIR. Teams can pull these directly from Recticel’s certification pages noted above. For a recent example of how a single expiring file can nudge specs, see our note on Silentwall in EPD Expiry Watch, which frames the same decision pattern for acoustic boards (EPD Guide, 2026).
Commercial impact and what to do now
EPDs are a ticket to compete on many tenders. When a product‑specific file lapses during a live bid, buyers often switch to a comparable product with an active declaration rather than accept a documentation penalty. The smart move is to lock scope, confirm PCR alignment, and start renewal work now so January 2027 does not collide with Q1 project submittals.
Bottom line for spec‑driven teams
If your project relies on Eurothane BR‑BIO, Eurothane AUTOPRO SI, or Powerdeck+ in the listed thicknesses, plan for a fresh Recticel EPD or be ready with validated alternates. Renewal on time preserves specability, keeps pricing conversations focused on value, and avoids detours through substitution forms.
