List of Individual Standards Relevant to Wood-based Panels The UK and EU follow the same principles for the standards listed below. For ease of use we have combined the titles. For the UK, the titles simply have ‘BS’ for (British Standard) added. When a standard has been reviewed and updated, that date is integrated into the standard title. When a …

Regulations for Construction Products The original EU Construction Products Regulation (EU-CPR) set down greater legal responsibilities for manufacturers, importers and suppliers and made it mandatory for wood-based panels to be CE marked. The UK-CPR has adopted similar principles and will continue to recognise the CE mark until January 2023, when the UKCA comes into force. Declaration of Performance Manufacturers now …

Plywood Specific Applications, Performance Characteristics & Standards The standard that classifies plywood is (BS) EN 636. It gives the requirements for plywood for general purpose use and for structural (load bearing) applications in dry, humid and exterior conditions. It also gives a classification based on bending properties. Specifiers and builders: simply select the property you need, such as bending strength, from …