Important Update: New EU Formaldehyde Emission Requirements (Effective August 2026)
Composite wood manufacturers and all related parties should take note of the upcoming changes to formaldehyde emission standards under Regulation (EU) 2023/1464.
According to this regulation, furniture and wood-based product manufacturers exporting to the EU market must comply with a new formaldehyde emission limit of 0.062 mg/m³, which is significantly stricter than the current E1 standard (0.124 mg/m³).
Application Timeline
From 6 August 2026:
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A maximum emission limit of 0.062 mg/m³ will apply to:
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Indoor furniture
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Wood-based panels
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A limit of 0.080 mg/m³ will apply to other articles not covered above.
From 6 August 2027:
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The stricter limit of 0.062 mg/m³ will also apply to interior components of road vehicles for example Anti Slip Film Faced Plywood, Container Flooring Plywood.
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