Bm trada operates the ce marking wood based panels certification scheme based on compliance with the bs en 986 standard. Find out how the door energy rating scheme provides a method for manufacturers to. Ce marking of woodbased panels is based on the harmonised standard nsen 986 woodbased panels for use in construction. Of these, about 600 european standards are or will be harmonized under the construction products regulation cpr, along with about 1500 supporting standards test methods. Under the construction products regulation cpr ce marking became mandatory for many construction products in. Handbook of finnish plywood finnish forest industries. From this date, all wood based products covered by a harmonised european standard will be required to declare their performance characteristics via ce marking in order to be placed on the uk and eu construction products markets. It outlines the manufacture and characteristics of the basic types and also indicates some of the speciality products derived from them. Bm trada website uses cookies to improve user experience. These products use timber from verified well managed forests, which ensures a renewable and sustainable resource. The ce mark shall be fixed in order of priority to the panel or a label attached to it, however if there is a justifiable reason for not affixing it to the product, such as spoiling its decorative nature, then it. Woodbased panels for use in construction characteristics. The ce marking consists of the letters ce in the format specified in the cpd, accompanied by several important informations.
Wood and wood products with the pefc seal originate demonstrably from ecologically, economically and socially sustainable forestry. Ce marking for wisa plywood products responds to the. Since that time, it has been mandatory to apply the ce mark across the entire eu including the uk for any construction product covered by a harmonised. Composite wood panels made or imported before june 1, 2018, may be sold at any time and may be used in finished goods and component parts at any time. Specifying woodbased panels for structural use hanson plywood. The relevant national provisions the applyuse of for the products, the general building inspection approval abz no. Solid wood panelling and cladding characteristics, evaluation of conformity and marking characteristics and test methods for products used in solid wood panelling and cladding for internal or external use. Testing has been performed according to en 823 sbi.
The ce marking alone does not mean that the product performance is sufficient for construction. Ce marking of light composite wood based beams is based on the european technical approval eta for specific building products. The construction sector in cen covers more than 3000 work items on product standards and test methods for use in building and civil engineering. United kingdom accreditation service 2 pine trees, chertsey lane, stainesuponthames, tw18 3hr, uk 0012. Only this would enable the manufacturers to declare kclasses in the ce marking of wood based panels. Selection of the right low voc label for furniture from. Wood based panels that remain permanently in structures are expected to be highstrength and must. Exova bm trada recommends eurocode 5 2 for structural design.
Example for a ce mark of a wood based panel osb no. Ce marking of solid wood products audun ovrum, norwegian institute of wood technology nti ce marking is the manufacturers declaration that a product complies with the essential requirements of the relevant european health, safety and environmental. Characteristics, evaluation of conformity and marking en 986. Panel properties such as density, thickness, joints and types of end. Warringtonfire exists to help make certain that the materials, products and processes that we test, inspect and certify for our customers are always safe, quality, compliant and fit for purpose. Stefan winter ce marking is based on internal and external factory production control according to the attestation of.
New european voc emissions testing method cents 16516. From process technologies, adhesives and emissions to surface treatment, you will be trained in key topics and deepen your existing knowledge in theory and practice. In the case of wood based panels, this declaration, amongst other things, has to relate to the performance characteristics of the panels as set out in en 986 for that panel type. Characteristics, evaluation of conformity and marking. The harmonised standard for woodbased panels for structural use is bs en 986. Ce marking for woodbased panels en 986 requires that a manufacturer makes a declaration of performance covering woodbased panels. Ce marking construction products directive,turkish standards institution. What to do check it out in the following table by using your aoc from table 1 as entrance in the column. It is compulsory for all wood based panels intended for use in construction from 1 april 2004 onwards. Technical information wood panel industries federation. European classes for the reaction to fire performance of.
In the case of woodbased panels, this declaration, amongst other things, has to relate to the performance characteristics of the panels as set out in en 986 for that panel type. Handbook of finnish plywood 4 foreword the implementation of ce marking and eurocode 5 design rules for the structural use of timber and wood based panel products has lead to the publication of this completely revised handbook of finnish plywood. Standard for wood based panels is en 986 woodbased panels for use in. Metsa wood manufacture and distribute a comprehensive. Warringtonfire offers ukas accredited certification from our warrington office and is able to provide certification schemes for products and personnel. Ce mark regulation eu no 3052011 council directive 89106eec9. This standard is a technical specification for wood based panels which implements the provisions of the construction products directive cpd. The requirements according to en 986 do not apply for wood based panels for use outside of construction. Ce marking of light composite woodbased beams etag011. An eta is issued based on european technical approval guidelines etag. Plywood to be ce marked according to bs en 986 marking of wood based panels for use as structural elements. The construction products regulation makes it compulsory. Wood based panels for use in construction characteristics, evaluation of conformity and marking.
En 986 is the harmonised european standard for woodbased panels. Wood based panels determination of formaldehyde release. Ce marking for windows and doors product standard en 143511 explanations. Since 1 april 2003, the ce marking of panels is permitted but not compulsory. Warringtonfire is proud to be part of element, the market leader in. Ce marking for windows and doors product standard en. Eu no 12912014 of 16 july 2014 on the conditions for classification, without testing, of wood based panels under en 986 and. Ce marking of woodbased panels ce marking of woodbased. Characteristics, evaluation of conformity and marking 1 and must therefore carry a ce mark. The construction products regulation, in force since 20, requires that wood based panels used in construction must have an appropriate ce marking. Std 05d scheme technical document ce marking of fire resisting doorsets to en 16034. In the case of wood based panel products, bs en 986.
In addition to the ce mark, smartply osb panels are marked. Aggregates and fillers for concrete, mortar and grout in buildings, roads and other civil engineering work aggregates unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures for roads and other civil engineering works. Finnish request to add fire protection ability as a new. However, we explicitly point out that the responses should only be seen as an orientation guideline. Components all critical components in a ce marked panel should bear the ce mark. Some programs such as breeam in the uk required en 7171 testing also for other products e. There are many different country specific and indeed international standardisation systems in operation. Ce marking for wood based panels en 986 requires that a manufacturer makes a declaration of performance covering wood based panels. They are then finished with either a water based paint, or. Ce marking for construction products videofull text of the regulation eu no 3052011summary of the cprcpr implementation roadmap update 21 february 2020 392 kb. Marking marking of woodbased panels shall be in accordance with the standard and shall include the ce mark, the manufacturers identification mark, nominal thickness, reference to nsen 986, technical class, formaldehyde class, fire class if any, treatment against biological attack if relevant and pcp if exceeding 5 ppm. An alternate to the ce mark would be an attestation from the component manufacturer that the component meets the appropriate directiveseu standards. Woodbased panels are pioneers in the field of ce marking. This wis is an overview of wood based panels with signposts to more detailed information sources that are listed at the end.
The uk participation in its preparation was entrusted to technical committee. The wood based panels cas is a unique continuing education programme. It defines the performance characteristic and test methods for wood based panels including plywood, osb and lvl enabling their use in construction applications. Wki is a registered mark of the fraunhofergesellschaft. It is compulsory for all woodbased panels intended for use in construction from 1 april 2004 onwards. What ce marking should we expect for wood based panels. Specifying woodbased panels for structural use prior to the introduction of the cpr in july 20, ce marking of panels was voluntary in the uk.
The ce marking wood based panels certification scheme is based on compliance with the bs en 986 standard. Ce marking of woodbased panels the origin of the term ce marking is in various eu directives laying down the european regulatory base for the conformity criteria for 12 families of products. The answers were carefully and conscientiously researched. Woodbased panels for use in construction characteristics, evaluation of conformity and marking. Etag011 and the products eta states that in order to ce mark light composite wood based beams, conformity with system 1 must be documented. The proposed actions are needed so that there will not anymore be a need for the member states to. Unfaced overlaid and veneered or coated wood based. As part of our offering, we can ce mark your products.
Construction products regulation cpr internal market. Compliance confers a presumption of fitness for purpose for a particular, intended end use. This technology produces ceiling panels with climaplus. European panel standards ce mark will supply all the information needed to. It defines the performance characteristic and test methods for woodbased panels including plywood, osb and lvl enabling their use in construction applications. One of these product groups is construction products, and its governing directive is the construction products directive 89106eec, the cpd.
It is compulsory to ce mark product which falls under the scope of a harmonised standard i. However if no claim is made in the dop for ce marking purposes it is. En 986 is the harmonised european standard for wood based panels. Holzwerkstoff, ce kennzeichnung, wood based panel, ce marking. Any composite wood panel that is manufactured or imported after june 1, 2018 must meet the regulatory requirements. Our faq catalogue answers a variouse number of questions regarding the ce marking. Tables giving end use and service conditions for woodbased panels. The current version of en 986 dated 2004 with its amendment a1 dated 2015 sets out the requirements for ce marking of wood based. Testing when using ul 508a standard, testing is often waived based on the use of certified components and. In europe, the dominant standard is the construction products directive cpd.
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