Unknown · Chipboard/Wooden panel

The chipboard releases higher levels of formaldehyde into indoor air than declared by the manufacturer in the declaration of performance. If not used as an installation plate covered by flooring, or without a sufficient diffusion retardant coverage, the formaldehyde concentration in the indoor air might be too high. This can cause eye and respiratory irritation, nausea or insomnia. In addition, it is toxic if inhaled and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Construction Products Regulation.

Published: 26 October 2018
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1543/18
Model: Particle board PB P3
Batch: All batches and all thicknesses with production date from 01.01.2017 up to 07.06.2018

Classification

Category: Construction products
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: Czechia

Product description

Particleboard for internal construction use as a non-structural element.