Resinous Flooring EPDs: US vs Europe Program Operators

Start with the rulebook

Resinous flooring EPDs for building projects should align to EN 15804 for Europe and either EN 15804 or ISO 21930 in North America. The PCR is the rulebook, so select the same or compatible PCR competitors use, then check its revision date and the operator’s acceptance in target markets.

United States: common operators for resinous systems

Manufacturers most often publish with Smart EPD or UL Solutions for resinous flooring sold in the US, with ASTM International and NSF also active. All are Type III program operators and support ISO 14025 verification, which means your declaration fits LEED v5 expectations and typical state or private procurement. EPDs are generally valid for five years before renewal, subject to operator and PCR rules (EPD International FAQ, 2025).

Europe: where EN 15804 lives day to day

IBU is the most frequently used destination for EN 15804 EPDs in continental Europe, with national programs like BRE, MRPI, EPD Danmark, EPD Norge, and others recognized through ECO Platform. Publishing with an ECO Platform member helps with mutual recognition and database intake, for example placement into national repositories that specifiers actually check.

Selling on both sides of the Atlantic

If revenue depends on US and EU specs, plan for either dual publication or one EPD that clearly states EN 15804 compliance and can be mirrored to a US‑facing operator that accepts ISO 21930 and EN 15804 formats. Many teams pair IBU in Europe with Smart EPD or UL Solutions in the US so sales teams always have the “right” PDF and digital record ready.

The PCR fit for resinous flooring

Look for a flooring or coatings PCR that explicitly covers resinous systems, installation on concrete, and multi‑layer builds. Two quick checks save time later: does the PCR align to EN 15804+A2, and when does it expire. EPDs remain valid even if the PCR expires mid‑cycle, the update simply has to use the latest PCR when you renew.

Speed levers: verification model and audits

Ask whether the operator offers project‑by‑project verification or process certification. Under EPD International’s rules, process certificates can be issued for five years if you pass an annual audit, which reduces friction for portfolio updates (EPD International, 2025).

Quick picks by scenario

• Primarily US building work, fast turnaround needed, digital submissions to owners expected, shortlist Smart EPD or UL Solutions.
• Pan‑European sales with German tenders in scope, choose IBU to align with EN 15804+A2 practice and broad ECO Platform recognition.
• Nordic public bids, consider EPD Norge for local familiarity, with English versions ready for wider EU use.
• Cross‑Atlantic specs and distributor channels, mirror in two programs so sales never stalls on “which file is acceptable”.

What to ask any operator before you commit

• Which PCR will you reference for resinous flooring and when is its next revision window.
• Average queue time to assign a verifier and typical review rounds for construction products.
• Whether your EPD can be exported in machine‑readable formats used by owners and databases.
• How renewals work when only plant energy or transport distances change.

Bring it together

Pick the operator that fits your sales footprint, your PCR, and the databases where buyers actually look. We publish with the operator our customers choose, often Smart EPD in the US and IBU in Europe for resinous systems, because that mix keeps submittals clean and wins moving. Get the rulebook right, line up the verifier, and the rest is mostly disciplined data wrangling. It is definitly doable.