Publication turns the reviewed working document into a usable declaration in the IBU programme. Check the final version and completion of the process before sharing it as a valid EPD.
Check the final version presented
Check the product name, declaration owner, language, scope and agreed results. Verify that the latest agreed corrections are included. Use the current version, not an older local file.
Complete the approval process
Respond to approvals or final corrections requested in the process. Available actions depend on your role and status. IBU performs final publication; an approval recommendation alone is not publication.
Confirm publication and validity
Check publication status, declaration number, issue date and expiry date in the document. Store the published PDF and its location in your internal records. Assign responsibility for ongoing maintenance.
Consider digital distribution
EPD data is also provided digitally alongside the PDF. Other databases may have their own acceptance conditions and timelines. Check the intended destination when a customer specifically requests a dataset in a particular portal.