Formaldehyde limit in wood-based materials
Mandatory
Required: must be met for the credential.
Blue Angel·clause 3.2.1.2·p.12
Human Health
This credential is recognised by Australian Government Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy, Homestar recognised eco-labels and IAQ schemes and Green Building Council of Australia — Green Star Responsible Products.
- Limit
- ≤ 0.062 mg/m³
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Details
What the product must meet
Limits held for this clause
| Parameter / context | Operator | Limit | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| air concentration | ≤ | 0.062 | mg/m³ |
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- Applies to
- If the wood-based materials used to manufacture the product have not been awarded the environmental label according to DE-UZ 76
How it is proven
- Evidence required
- The applicant shall state the manufacturer and product name of the wood-based material that has been awarded the environmental label according to DE-UZ 76. If the product is made of wood-based materials that have not yet been certified with the ecolabel according to DE-UZ 76, the applicant shall submit a test report according to Annex 14 for entry no. 77 of Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation and the ECHA “Guidelines for the measurement of formaldehyde releases from articles”.
- Who checks it
- Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake
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- Type of requirement
- Meet a limit or condition — e.g. a maximum emission or a minimum recycled content
- Standing
- Required — must be met for the credential
- Topic
- Human Health — the topic the clause addresses, grouped by the Common Materials Framework (CMF)
Cite this clause
Blue Angel · DE-UZ 176 Low Emission Floor Coverings Panels Doors · version DE-UZ 176 · clause 3.2.1.2 · page 12 · build 2026-10-22-0117 · https://klarcite.com/r/9449f824bce28e43
Record details
Page 12, 3.2 Manufacturing process. Read in build 2026-10-22-0117, harvested 2026-10-22.
uid 9449f824bce28e43 · document 42082c6039f0af27 · fidelity verbatim · published 2026