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
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.