{"id":23779,"date":"2026-09-16T09:50:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T07:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibu-epd.com\/?page_id=23779"},"modified":"2026-09-16T11:31:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T09:31:17","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ibu-epd.com\/en\/epd-online\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently asked questions about EPD-Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:98.8%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><!-- WordPress\/Avada content only. Set the page title\/H1 separately: Frequently asked questions about EPD-Online --><\/p>\n<article lang=\"en\" aria-label=\"Frequently asked questions about EPD-Online\" style=\"max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 8px 0 24px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.8; color: inherit; overflow-wrap: break-word;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">Find short answers to common concerns here. The linked topic pages explain requirements, workflows and use of the platform in detail.<\/p>\n<nav aria-label=\"On this page\" style=\"margin: 0 0 36px; padding: 18px 22px; background-color: #f5f5f5; border-left: 3px solid #747474;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"><strong>On this page<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 22px;\">\n<li style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"><a href=\"#abschnitt-1\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;\">Free use and paid services<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"><a href=\"#abschnitt-2\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;\">Working with internal or external specialists<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"><a href=\"#abschnitt-3\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;\">Multiple products and languages<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"><a href=\"#abschnitt-4\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;\">Missing editing functions<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"><a href=\"#abschnitt-5\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;\">Publication and later changes<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"><a href=\"#abschnitt-6\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;\">Explore the platform before starting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<h2 id=\"abschnitt-1\" style=\"margin: 36px 0 14px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; color: inherit; scroll-margin-top: 120px;\">Free use and paid services<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">Registration and platform use are free. LCA work, verification and other services still form part of the project budget. The costs page explains the components and points to the current fee schedule.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"abschnitt-2\" style=\"margin: 36px 0 14px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; color: inherit; scroll-margin-top: 120px;\">Working with internal or external specialists<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">Qualified internal specialists or a consultant can prepare the LCA. EPD-Online does not calculate it. Manufacturers provide product data and organise company contributions.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"abschnitt-3\" style=\"margin: 36px 0 14px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; color: inherit; scroll-margin-top: 120px;\">Multiple products and languages<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">Whether products can share an EPD depends on rules and data. Copying does not replace that assessment. Additional language versions must be consistent and follow the required workflow.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"abschnitt-4\" style=\"margin: 36px 0 14px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; color: inherit; scroll-margin-top: 120px;\">Missing editing functions<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">Check your account, project permissions and status. Not all editing actions are available during review. Submission requires the designated project responsibility.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"abschnitt-5\" style=\"margin: 36px 0 14px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; color: inherit; scroll-margin-top: 120px;\">Publication and later changes<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">A saved or submitted EPD is not yet published. Coordinate changes after publication with IBU. Check product coverage and validity before sharing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"abschnitt-6\" style=\"margin: 36px 0 14px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; color: inherit; scroll-margin-top: 120px;\">Explore the platform before starting<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">The feature overview and guides explain the workflow. Use the contact page for an introduction or questions about a demonstration. Describe your specific training needs there.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"weiterlesen\" style=\"margin: 36px 0 14px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; color: inherit; scroll-margin-top: 120px;\">Related guides and next steps<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 22px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ibu-epd.com\/en\/epd-online\/costs\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;\">EPD costs: plan your budget and fees<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><a href=\"\/en\/epd-online\/choosing-an-epd\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;\">Choose the right EPD for your products<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ibu-epd.com\/en\/epd-online\/features\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;\">EPD-Online features<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ibu-epd.com\/en\/epd-online\/guides\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;\">Guides to working with EPD-Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><a href=\"\/en\/epd-online\/guides\/collaboration-and-permissions\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;\">Collaboration and permissions in EPD-Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><a href=\"\/en\/epd-online\/publication\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;\">Approve and publish your EPD<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><a href=\"\/en\/epd-online\/contact-and-training\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;\">Contact and introduction to EPD-Online<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<nav aria-label=\"More topics\" style=\"max-width: 820px; margin: 16px auto 32px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid #dddddd; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.8;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ibu-epd.com\/en\/epd-online\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;\">EPD-Online<\/a> &nbsp; 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