CE Marking for wood-based panels is one of the requirements that must be met for these products to be used as construction materials in the European Union. Certification implementation.
General Principles of CE Marking
- The CE marking is affixed only by the manufacturer or its authorized representative.
- The CE marking is affixed only to products for which this marking is provided by law and will not be affixed to other products.
- By affixing or affixing the CE marking, the manufacturer indicates that it is responsible for the product’s conformity to all specified requirements.
- The CE marking will be the sole mark attesting to the product’s conformity to applicable requirements.
Uses of CE Marking
CE Marking is used for products that comply with European standards. Starting July 1, 2013, under the Construction Product Regulation (CPR), CE marking is mandatory for wood-based manufacturers selling their construction products in the European market. This means that CE marking acts as a product passport for the European Union market. This significantly increases end-user confidence when purchasing products from a wide variety of products available.
Before a product can be CE marked, the primary requirement is that the product manufacturer must demonstrate this through testing and certification procedures and provide credible evidence.
