Bathtub EPDs in Europe: The Data Based Guide

What we counted and why it matters

The snapshot below covers Europe and includes product-specific EPDs tied to bathtubs and closely related bathtub mixers, valid today and issued in the last five years. This is the market signal architects and specifiers check first when shortlisting products. If your products are absent here, bids get tougher because teams must assume conservative carbon factors.

We treat PCRs as the rulebook that governs comparisons. Picking the same PCR most of your competitors use keeps results comparable and speeds up verifier review.

The market in numbers

Seven current EPDs were issued across four manufacturers, with activity peaking in 2023. The newest EPD we saw was issued on Oct 12, 2023.

Year	EPDs issued
2021	2
2022	0
2023	5
2024	0
2025	0

This is a small field. That creates a first‑mover edge for brands ready to publish in 2026.

Who is publishing EPDs

Four manufacturers account for all current declarations in scope. Dahl Sverige AB leads with three EPDs. Villeroy & Boch AG follows with two. Ahlsell AB and Marmite Sp. z o.o. contribute one each.

Product coverage spans tubs and bathtub mixers. If you sell acrylic, steel‑enamel, cast mineral, or ceramic tubs, you can still use the prevailing construction‑product PCR shown below and keep choices consistent with the market.

Program operators used

All seven EPDs were published with EPD International AB. That single‑operator pattern still shows reasonable diversity because four different manufacturers used it. In practice, European manufacturers also work with IBU and national operators. Operator choice affects templates and verification flow, not the fundamental comparability when the PCR and standard align to EN 15804+A2.

The PCRs competitors actually used

One PCR dominates.

PCR	EPDs using it	Latest expiry
PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2) version 1.3.3	7	Oct 11, 2028

Concentration on a single PCR reduces strategy risk. It also means future revisions to that PCR will shape the entire category at once. Most European operators set EPD validity at five years, so plan renewals accordingly (EPD International GPI, 2023) (EPD International GPI, 2023).

Expiry cliffs you should plan around

Two EPDs in this set expire in 2026, both on Dec 16. Five more expire in 2028, from Jan 20 through Oct 11. That creates a 2028 renewal cluster. If you want to leapfrog rivals, target verification earlier in 2027 to publish refreshed results before others re‑issue. Five‑year validity makes that timing payoff visible to specifiers scanning dates on PDFs (IBU, 2024) (IBU, 2024).

Heavy use of EPD consultants and service providers

Six of the seven EPDs involved an EPD consultant or service provider. That tracks with what we see across building products, where outsourced LCA and documentation reduces internal disruption and moves faster. If you plan to delegate the work, look for teams that collect primary data for you and manage verification end to end. An example of a full‑service partner is Parq.

The latest EPD on record

The most recent entry we saw was S‑P‑10612 for Thermostatic Shower and Bathtub Mixers Azur by a‑collection, issued Oct 12, 2023. Manufacturer is Ahlsell AB. Program operator is EPD International AB. PCR is PCR 2019:14 Construction products EN 15804+A2 version 1.3.3. Expiry is Oct 11, 2028. Use this as a template for scope and structure if you produce similar fixtures.

Notable absences worth checking

Several well‑known European bathtub brands do not appear with current, category‑matched EPDs in the main public registry view for bathtubs as of Jan 22, 2026. Examples include Duravit, Roca, Bette, Novellini, Ravak, and Kaldewei. Some may have EPDs filed under adjacent categories, national databases, or now‑expired listings. If you compete with them, this is an opportunity to be the spec‑friendly option in 2026.

How to move first in 2026

Pick the prevailing PCR above unless there is a strong technical reason to deviate. Confirm operator preference early with your verifier and commercial team. Build your data room around one recent production year, then model variants in a single study to accelerate multi‑SKU coverage.

Time publication to avoid the 2028 crowding. If competitors renew late in 2028, arriving earlier in 2027 puts your PDF on top of search results that specifiers actually check. That is a quiet advantage that helps bids land without cutting price.

Data notes and next steps

This analysis is based on the global public registry of EPDs most architects and specifiers use. Due to loading delays, EPDs from the second half of 2025 may not yet be visible there. If you want the full and most up‑to‑date background dataset for this article, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a quick note. I am more than happy to help, and can hop on a short call to review the best‑fit PCR for your next EPD based on the competitive set. It is definately easier when you do not start from scratch.