Applicable to all wood based products produced or sold in Germany, the new European regulation introduces a change in the test method for formaldehyde measurement. Although the limit remains at the current value of 0.1 ppm due to established test conditions, with a higher chamber load factor and lower air renewal rate, this new regulation is stricter.

Accordingly, the regulation states that the test method EN 717-1 may still be used, but the results shall be modified by a factor of 2. With EN 717-1 the test result shall be less than 0,05ppm, This is why the new formaldehyde emission limit is named.

The new requirements apply to production after January 1st, and materials that have been produced and placed on the market. Products stored or processed to date may continue to be sold after the entry into force of this amendment.