Formaldehyde emission limits
EU Ecolabel·clause Criterion 7·p.16
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What the product must meet
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| Parameter / context | Operator | Limit | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| all floor coverings and non-MDF/non-HDF core boards | < | 50 | % of the E1 classification limit |
| untreated MDF/HDF core boards | < | 65 | % of the E1 classification limit |
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all floor coverings and non-MDF/non-HDF core boards: <50 % of the E1 classification limit untreated MDF/HDF core boards: <65 % of the E1 classification limit
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- Standing
- Required — must be met for the credential
- Impact area
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- Refers to
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EU Ecolabel · Wood-, cork- and bamboo-based floor coverings · version 32017D0176 · clause Criterion 7 · page 16 · build 2026-10-05-0439 · https://klarcite.com/r/52c4baaefb84a144
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Page 16. Read in build 2026-10-05-0439, harvested 2026-10-05.
uid 52c4baaefb84a144 · document 3f7b26c2f0ad9278 · fidelity verbatim · published 2017-01
Other clauses in this standard
| Clause | Name |
|---|---|
| 2.2.2017 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 28/57 | Energy consumption calculation activities |
| 2.2.2017 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 28/58 | Energy consumption declaration and documentation |
| 3.a | Restriction of SVHCs |
| 3.b | Restriction of CLP classified substances or mixtures used in the floor covering |
| 4.a | Contaminants in recycled wood, cork and bamboo |
| 4.b | Biocidal products |