FDES – Environmental and Health Product Declaration: complete guide
The FDES (Environmental and Health Product Declaration) is the reference declaration for construction products on the French market. Mandatory under RE2020, it enables the integration of your materials into building environmental assessments and meets the growing requirements of project owners.
WeLOOP supports you from LCA modelling through to publication on INIES.
What is an FDES?
An FDES is a standardized environmental declaration specific to construction products intended for the French market. It is based on a complete and documented Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), covering all stages: :
It includes environmental indicators (GHG emissions, primary energy, water, waste, etc.), as well as health and comfort data, together with detailed methodological assumptions. The FDES is governed by the EN 15804+A2 standard and published in the INIES national database.
What is an FDES used for?
Integrate RE2020
Enables a product to be included in RE2020 environmental assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Meet requirements
Facilitates meeting the expectations of project owners and design offices through reliable LCA documentation.
ACV fiable.
Accéder aux marchés
A published FDES opens access to markets,
by validating the environmental impact of the product.
Structure product performance
Helps organize and enhance the environmental performance
of a product portfolio in a structured way.
Promote a low-carbon strategy
Enables communication and demonstration
of a low-carbon approach to clients and partners.
The regulatory framework for FDES
EN 15804+A2
Définit les règles applicables aux déclarations environnementales des produits de construction, structure les modules du cycle de vie et harmonise les indicateurs environnementaux au niveau européen.
NF EN 15804/CN
Adapte la norme européenne aux exigences françaises et précise les règles nécessaires à la réalisation des FDES compatibles avec la réglementation nationale.
ISO 14025
Encadre les déclarations environnementales de type III, basées sur des règles de catégorie de produit et une méthodologie d’Analyse du Cycle de Vie.
RE2020
Les FDES sont utilisées dans la RE2020 pour calculer l’impact carbone des produits de construction et contribuer à l’évaluation environnementale des bâtiments.
What are the different types of FDES?
FDES
individual
Declared for a specific product, with a single declarant and a high level of precision. Ideal for highlighting a specific environmental performance.
FDES
of a product range
Groups several similar products, a single declarant, shared assumptions. Cost and time optimization. Suitable for homogeneous product families.
FDES
collective
Declared by a group of manufacturers or a collective declarant for a product or range. Sector-representative average. Relevant for SMEs or standard markets.
Configurable FDES
Génération automatisée de FDES et industrialisation de la gestion environnementale. Solution pour les industriels disposant d’un large portefeuille produits.
Comment nos experts réalisent une FDES ?
The development of an FDES requires technical expertise in LCA and a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks. The main steps are:
Definition of the scope and selection of the FDES type
Data collection and validation
LCA modelling in compliance with EN 15804+A2
Calculation of environmental indicators
Preparation of the
technical dossier
Preparation for verification and publication
How is an FDES verified?
Verification is carried out by an approved independent expert and aims to:
Without compliant verification, the FDES cannot be used within the RE2020 regulatory framework.
Publication in the INIES database
INIES is the national reference database for FDES. The quality of publication determines the regulatory acceptability of the FDES. Publication therefore involves:
Compliance
with standards
Validation by an independent verifier
Adherence to the database format and requirements
A validity period of 5 years
Why use an FDES expert?
The complexity of standards and regulatory requirements makes the involvement of a specialized consultancy essential. A poorly structured or insufficiently documented FDES may lead to rejection or corrective updates. Expert support enables:
WeLOOP supports you
We provide a rigorous, independent, and compliance-oriented methodological approach.