Formaldehyde emissions limit for products (excluding mattresses)
GECA·clause MS-3.3·p.25
The requirement
The publisher’s words are shown on request, below the limits.
What the product must meet
Limits held for this clause
| Parameter / context | Operator | Limit | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| es) shall be as follows: a) ≤0.5mg/L emission limit for Plywood, Particle Bo | ≤ | 0.5 | mg/L |
| desiccator test method. b) <0.07 ppm for Plywood, Particle Board and MDF whe | < | 0.07 | ppm |
How these limits relate is not stated in the document. A reading that all of these limits apply together was proposed automatically and has not been checked, so treat the limits as listed, not as a rule.
Compare this limit across schemes
The limit was read from the clause wording.
- Applies to
- (excluding mattresses)
- Exemptions
- Raw timber and natural materials are excepted from this criterion.
The publisher’s words
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How it is proven
- Evidence required
- (Only one of the following DoCs is required) DoC MS-3.3.1: A copy of test results by a certified laboratory using any of the above Australian and international test procedures as outlined in this criterion; or DoC MS-3.3.2: A copy of a valid Certificate of Compliance (GREENGUARD Gold certificate), stating that the product meets the chemical emissions requirements for UL GREENGUARD Gold Certification; or DoC MS-3.3.3:
- 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
- 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
Cite this clause
GECA · Furniture, Fittings, Foam & Mattresses · version FFFM (A) Gen 3.0 · clause MS-3.3 · page 25 · build 2026-10-05-0439 · https://klarcite.com/r/bc1cd13475f8015c
Record details
Page 25, MS-3.3 FORMALDEHYDE. Read in build 2026-10-05-0439, harvested 2026-10-05.
uid bc1cd13475f8015c · document aafcd9a084365d0d · fidelity verbatim · published 2026-06
Other clauses in this standard
| Clause | Name |
|---|---|
| EV-1.1.1 | Environmental legislation compliance |
| EV-3.1.1 | Timber and other natural materials sourcing |
| EV-3.1.2 | Wood treatment prohibition |
| EV-3.1.3 | Fabric certification or compliance |
| EV-3.1.4 | Springs and wires cleaning system |
| EV-4.1 | Product information for consumer |