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Eco Choice Aotearoa·clause EC-32-25 5.5.1 b·pp.14-15
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Numbers and scope in this clause
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| Parameter / context | Operator | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| share | ≤ | 2 | % |
The limit was read from the clause wording.
- Exemptions
- Wood dust which is physically and chemically bound in the product; Formaldehyde uses specifically controlled by Supplementary Modules 1, 2, 12, 15 and 16; Residual methanol present as a contaminant in raw materials used in engineered wood products; Surface pre-treatment chemicals containing up to 2 % methanol for metal parts requiring high scratch, wear or corrosion resistance.
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- Written statement on compliance signed by CEO or authorised representative with supporting documentation
- Who checks it
- Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake
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- What it asks
- Meet — a limit, condition or outcome the product must satisfy
- Standing
- Required — must be met for the credential
- Impact area
- Human Health — the CMF area the clause addresses
- Refers to
- Appendix B; Table 4 — places elsewhere in the document
Cite this clause
Eco Choice Aotearoa · Furniture, Fittings & Flooring · version EC-32-25 · clause EC-32-25 5.5.1 b · page 14-15 · build 2026-10-05-0439 · https://klarcite.com/r/0f5c8579f0e756c6
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Page 14-15, 5.5 Hazardous substances. Read in build 2026-10-05-0439, harvested 2026-10-05.
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