Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Pre-Submission Audit & LCA Critical Review
To preserve independence, DEISO performs pre-submission audit and critical review engagements only and does not prepare the Environmental Product Declaration or the underlying Life Cycle Assessment subject to review.
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Pre-Submission Audit & LCA Critical Review
Independent Technical EPD Review & Audit Services
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are increasingly required for procurement qualification, green building certification, and industrial supplier compliance.
If your organization has prepared an EPD supported by a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study, DEISO provides Independent Technical Pre-Submission EPD Audit and LCA Critical Review to strengthen conformity, methodological integrity, and disclosure credibility prior to submission to an authorized program operator.
To preserve independence, DEISO does not act as an EPD program operator or formal third-party verifier. Our role is limited to independent technical audit and review prior to submission for official verification.
Scope of EPD Pre-Submission Audit Services
Our engagements support both single-product and portfolio-level EPDs across industrial sectors.
- ISO 14025 alignment assessment
- PCR conformity evaluation
- Life Cycle Assessment consistency review
- Indicator accuracy and completeness checks
- Boundary and allocation validation
- Multi-product EPD documentation audit
Engagements may apply to new EPD drafts, renewals, or revisions prior to formal submission.
EPD Pre-Submission Audit
The Pre-Submission Audit is designed to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and non-conformities before the EPD is submitted to a program operator for official verification.
This service is appropriate when:
- Preparing an EPD for third-party verification
- Seeking to minimize rejection or corrective cycles
- Strengthening documentation before program operator review
- Improving confidence in PCR alignment
Audit Procedures May Include
- Declared unit and functional unit assessment
- Boundary consistency evaluation
- Allocation methodology review
- Impact category consistency checks
- Cross-checking LCA outputs and supporting documentation
- PCR conformity gap analysis
- Technical audit report with corrective action recommendations
LCA Critical Review (ISO 14040 / 14044)
An LCA Critical Review evaluates whether the Life Cycle Assessment supporting the EPD conforms to ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 methodological requirements.
This is particularly recommended when:
- Supporting comparative environmental claims
- Managing high-risk public disclosures
- Ensuring methodological defensibility before EPD publication
Critical Review Procedures May Include
- Goal and scope definition consistency review
- Inventory data appropriateness assessment
- Impact assessment methodology validation
- Interpretation logic evaluation
- Documentation transparency analysis
- Independent critical review opinion
Pre-Submission Audit vs LCA Critical Review — EPD Context
The Pre-Submission Audit focuses on declaration completeness and PCR conformity prior to official verification, while LCA Critical Review evaluates the methodological robustness of the underlying Life Cycle Assessment.
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Engagement Process — EPD Review & Audit
Step 1 — Scope Confirmation
- Applicable PCR identification
- Product system boundary definition
- LCA documentation review
- Evidence and data quality assessment
Step 2 — Technical Audit or Critical Review Execution
Structured audit or review procedures aligned with the selected engagement type.
Step 3 — Independent Technical Conclusion
- Technical audit report or critical review opinion
- Identified gaps and corrective recommendations
- Pre-submission readiness guidance
Why DEISO
- Industrial-sector specialization
- Advanced LCA and carbon accounting expertise
- Structured audit methodology
- Risk-aware technical assessment
- Independent, technically grounded review
We operate with discipline, documentation rigor, and governance sensitivity.
Request EPD Pre-Submission Audit Scope Assessment
If your Environmental Product Declaration and supporting LCA are prepared and ready for independent technical review prior to official verification:
Submit EPD Audit Inquiry
A structured scoping discussion will determine:
- Appropriate engagement type
- PCR and methodological alignment requirements
- Engagement structure and timeline
EPD Pre-Submission Audit vs LCA Critical Review — Detailed Comparison
| Dimension | EPD Pre-Submission Audit | LCA Critical Review (ISO 14040/14044) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Objective | Prepare EPD for successful third-party verification | Assess methodological conformity of the LCA study |
| Standards Alignment | ISO 14025 + Applicable PCR | ISO 14040 / ISO 14044 |
| Focus | Declaration completeness, consistency, PCR conformity | Goal & scope, data quality, impact assessment integrity |
| Outcome | Technical audit report with corrective actions | Independent critical review opinion |
| When Recommended | Before submission to program operator | For comparative claims or high-risk disclosures |
| Authority Level | Independent pre-verification advisory audit | Independent methodological assessment |
Submit EPD Verification Inquiry
For Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Verification or LCA Critical Review engagements, please submit a structured request to initiate a confidential scope assessment.
