Formaldehyde Emissions from Wood-Based Panels
EU Ecolabel·clause 3.3·p.17
The requirement
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What the product must meet
Limits held for this clause
| Parameter / context | Operator | Limit | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| wood-based panels | < | 50 | % of the E1 classification limit |
| Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) panels | < | 65 | % of the E1 classification limit |
The document states how these relate: any one of these limits is accepted.
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The document’s own listing
wood-based panels: <50 % of the E1 classification limit Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) panels: <65 % of the E1 classification limit
The document’s own compact listing of the limits, as harvested.
The publisher’s words
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How it is proven
- Evidence required
- The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with this criterion, stating that no other further modification or treatment has been applied by the applicant to the panels that would compromise their compliance with the formaldehyde emission limits of the panels as supplied. The
- Who checks it
- Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake
How Klar Cite classifies it
Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.
- What it asks
- Have in place — a plan, procedure or system the applicant must operate
- Standing
- Required — must be met for the credential
- Impact area
- Human Health — the CMF area the clause addresses
Cite this clause
EU Ecolabel · Furniture · version 32016D1332 · clause 3.3 · page 17 · build 2026-10-05-0439 · https://klarcite.com/r/9976a30440812684
Record details
Page 17, Criterion 3 — Wood, cork, bamboo and rattan. Read in build 2026-10-05-0439, harvested 2026-10-05.
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