M/113_AM1 - Wood based panels
First amendment to mandate M/113 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardisation work for harmonised standards on wood based panels
Mandate M/113_AM1 is the first amendment to the original Mandate M/113 issued to CEN and CENELEC. It concerns the execution of standardisation work for harmonised standards on wood based panels. The amendment addresses updates or changes required to ensure the effective development and maintenance of harmonised European standards in this sector. The decision was subject to approval or disapproval, as reflected in resolution CEN/BT C028/2013. This mandate supports regulatory alignment and market harmonisation for wood based panel products across the European Union.
Purpose
This document concerns the first amendment to mandate M/113 directed to CEN and CENELEC. The mandate addresses the execution of standardisation work for harmonised standards specifically related to wood based panels. The amendment modifies or adds to the original mandate in the context of developing relevant harmonised standards.
Standardisation request
The mandate requests CEN and CENELEC to carry out standardisation activities focused on wood based panels. This involves creating or revising harmonised standards for these products to ensure uniformity, safety, and compliance within the European Union market.
Expected deliverables
The deliverables anticipated from this mandate amendment include updated or additional harmonised standards for wood based panels. These standards are intended to support regulatory compliance and facilitate trade in these materials by establishing common technical specifications.
Context
Mandate M/113 was originally issued to coordinate the development of harmonised standards for wood based panels within the EU. The first amendment (M/113_AM1) reflects changes or expansions needed after the initial mandate was approved. Such mandates help ensure that standardisation work remains aligned with EU regulatory and market needs, particularly under the framework set by the Construction Products Regulation or similar legislation. The resolution reference CEN/BT C028/2013 indicates the official approval or modification process within CEN’s governing bodies.
The mandate covers the development of harmonised standards for wood based panels. It focuses on standardisation work related to the characteristics, performance, testing, and classification of wood based panel products used in various applications, ensuring their compliance with EU legislation and market requirements.
General Information
ISO 12460-4:2016 specifies a desiccator method for the determination of the quantity of formaldehyde emitted from particleboard, fibreboard, plywood, oriented strand board (OSB) and wooden laminated flooring.
- Standard16 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 12460-4:2016 specifies a desiccator method for the determination of the quantity of formaldehyde emitted from particleboard, fibreboard, plywood, oriented strand board (OSB) and wooden laminated flooring.
- Standard16 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 12460-5:2015 specifies an extraction method known as the "perforator method". It is used for the determination of the formaldehyde content of unlaminated and uncoated wood-based panels.
- Standard23 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 12460-5:2015 specifies an extraction method known as the "perforator method". It is used for the determination of the formaldehyde content of unlaminated and uncoated wood-based panels.
- Standard23 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard defines and gives the specifications for normal hardening hydraulic road binders, produced in a factory and supplied ready for treatment of materials for bases, sub-bases and capping layers as well as earthworks, in road, railway, airport and other types of infrastructures.
It includes the mechanical, physical and chemical requirements and the classification of these binders based on their compressive strength at 56 days. It also includes the conformity criteria and evaluation procedures to be applied by the manufacturer.
- Standard33 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard defines and gives the specifications for normal hardening hydraulic road binders, produced in a factory and supplied ready for treatment of materials for bases, sub-bases and capping layers as well as earthworks, in road, railway, airport and other types of infrastructures.
It includes the mechanical, physical and chemical requirements and the classification of these binders based on their compressive strength at 56 days. It also includes the conformity criteria and evaluation procedures to be applied by the manufacturer.
- Standard33 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies characteristics for compact laminate panels and HPL composite panels both for non-structural uses in interior or external wall and ceiling finish applications (including in suspended ceiling).
This document deals with compact laminate panels of thickness 2 mm and greater.
The compact laminate panels are produced by using a high pressure process and the HPL composite panels are produced bonding an HPL sheet to a substrate.
This document covers compact laminate panels with the following types of laminates:
- compact laminates, as defined in EN 438 4:2016;
- exterior-grade compact laminates, as defined in EN 438 6:2016;
- pearlescent compact laminates, metal compact laminates and wood veneer compact laminates, as defined in EN 438 8:2018;
- coloured core layer compact laminates and metal reinforced core layer compact laminates, as defined in EN 438 9:2017.
This document covers full size and cut-to-size compact laminate panels and HPL composite panels, e.g. tiles and sidings.
This document specifies only compact laminate panels and HPL composite panels mechanically fixed using e. g. screws or rivets.
Both the compact laminate panels and HPL composite panels may contain flame retardant to improve their reaction to fire performance.
This document also specifies provisions for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) of the characteristics and includes provisions for marking these panels.
This document does not cover:
a) HPL sheets less than 2 mm thick as defined in EN 438-3:2016, EN 438-8:2018 or EN 438-9:2017, which are not glued on a substrate;
b) overlaid or veneered wood-based panels, where the overlay/veneer is not an HPL;
c) HPL composite panels intended for use as floor coverings;
d) panels used for fire protection of walls or ceilings;
e) performances of installed systems for walls and ceilings with compact or composite high pressure laminate panels.
- Draft51 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies characteristics for compact laminate panels and HPL composite panels both for non-structural uses in interior or external wall and ceiling finish applications (including in suspended ceiling).
This document deals with compact laminate panels of thickness 2 mm and greater.
The compact laminate panels are produced by using a high pressure process and the HPL composite panels are produced bonding an HPL sheet to a substrate.
This document covers compact laminate panels with the following types of laminates:
- compact laminates, as defined in EN 438 4:2016;
- exterior-grade compact laminates, as defined in EN 438 6:2016;
- pearlescent compact laminates, metal compact laminates and wood veneer compact laminates, as defined in EN 438 8:2018;
- coloured core layer compact laminates and metal reinforced core layer compact laminates, as defined in EN 438 9:2017.
This document covers full size and cut-to-size compact laminate panels and HPL composite panels, e.g. tiles and sidings.
This document specifies only compact laminate panels and HPL composite panels mechanically fixed using e. g. screws or rivets.
Both the compact laminate panels and HPL composite panels may contain flame retardant to improve their reaction to fire performance.
This document also specifies provisions for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) of the characteristics and includes provisions for marking these panels.
This document does not cover:
a) HPL sheets less than 2 mm thick as defined in EN 438-3:2016, EN 438-8:2018 or EN 438-9:2017, which are not glued on a substrate;
b) overlaid or veneered wood-based panels, where the overlay/veneer is not an HPL;
c) HPL composite panels intended for use as floor coverings;
d) panels used for fire protection of walls or ceilings;
e) performances of installed systems for walls and ceilings with compact or composite high pressure laminate panels.
- Draft51 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 12460-3:2015 specifies a procedure for determination of accelerated formaldehyde release from uncoated and coated wood-based panels using the gas analysis method. The procedure is also suitable for the testing of other materials (e.g. edge bands, floor coverings, foams, foils, laminated wood products, veneered wood products, coated wood products).
- Standard19 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 12460-3:2015 specifies a procedure for determination of accelerated formaldehyde release from uncoated and coated wood-based panels using the gas analysis method. The procedure is also suitable for the testing of other materials (e.g. edge bands, floor coverings, foams, foils, laminated wood products, veneered wood products, coated wood products).
- Standard19 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/113_AM1 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "First amendment to mandate M/113 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardisation work for harmonised standards on wood based panels". First amendment to mandate M/113 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardisation work for harmonised standards on wood based panels There are 10 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.