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  1. Panels and mouldings for interior use 010

Panels and mouldings for interior use 010

Nordic Swan Ecolabel panels and mouldings for interior use have a reduced environmental and climate impact throughout their lifecycle – and meet strict requirements for recycled materials, chemicals and quality, promoting circular economy.

The requirements include:

  • Use of a high proportion of renewable and/or recycled materials.
  • Use of wood that is legally harvested and traceable. Furthermore, at least 70% is sourced from certified forestry.
  • Environmental and health properties of chemicals used in manufacturing of the product and in any surface treatment. Among others, the use of antibacterial substances and flame retardants are prohibited.
  • Limits for emissions of formaldehyde and organic solvents.
  • Limits for energy consumption in the production of the product.
  • Compliance with harmonised standards in accordance with the Construction Product Regulation (EU/305/2011) or voluntary CE marking according to ETA.

The product group includes interior panels and mouldings, which are typically used in walls, subfloors, ceilings, as well as being used in interior design and the production of furniture. Examples of panels:  wood-based panels, high pressure laminate (HPL), compact laminate, cross laminated timber (CLT), glued laminated timber (glulam), composite construction panels, gypsum plasterboard, cement-based panels as well as acoustic ceiling- and wall panels

    1. Start your application process by reading the criteria document and find out if your product can obtain the Nordic Swan Ecolabel. 
    2. Read your Application Guide.
    3. Request login credentials.
    4. Now you are ready to enter the Nordic Ecolabelling Portal.

     

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    Should you wish to transfer your licence, please use this form

  • Valid from 1/1 2025

    Amount excluding VAT

    Application fees

     
    Application for a new licence 3 348 EUR
    Application for renewal 1 673 EUR

    Annual licence fee

    The licence fee for the Nordic Swan Ecolabelled products is based on their turnover in the Nordic region.

    Up to 20.6 million EUR. 0,15% of the products' turnover
    More than 20.6 million EUR. 0,05% of the products' turnover
    Minimum fee in the Nordics 2 232 EUR per year.
    Maximum fee in the Nordics 103 000 EUR per year.
    Fixed fee applicable to turnover outside the Nordic region 2 232 EUR per year for turnover exceeding 300 000 EUR.

    Fee for extension / change of licence

    Fixed fee that is charged depending on how long the work takes.

    Up to 4 hours 418 EUR
    4-8 hours 836 EUR
    8 or more hours 1 673 EUR

    Fee for on-site inspections

    One on-site visit within the Nordic region is included in the application for a new or renewed licence.

    Additional on-site inspection within the Nordic region 557 EUR per visit
    On-site inspection outside the Nordic region, but within Europe 1 673 EUR per visit
    On-site inspection outside Europe 2 790 EUR per visit
    Additional fee for on-site inspections lasting longer than one day 1 115 EUR per day

     

  • In the criteria document, you can read about how to document and verify compliance for each requirement. You can also find other application documents here.

  • 7.1 ⇛ 7.2: Adjustment of requirement

    On 21 January 2025 Nordic Ecolabelling adopted an adjustment in the requirement for prohibited substances (O32), adding an exemption for hardener in 2-component adhesives that replace traditional formaldehyde containing adhesives. The new version is 7.2.

    7.0 ⇛ 7.1: Adjustment of requirement

    On 15 October 2024, Nordic Ecolabelling adopted an adjustment in the requirement for emission of formaldehyde (O49), adding a limit by test according to EN16516. It has also been specified in requirements for prohibited substances that perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are not included in the exemption for halogenated organic pigments.

    7.0: New criteria generation

    Version 7 of the criteria for Panels and mouldings for interior use has been published. The criteria are valid until December 31st 2028.

    6.12 ⇛ 6.13: Adjustment of requirement and prolongation of the validity of the criteria

    On February 13, 2024, Nordic Ecolabelling decided to prolong the criteria till 31 March 2025. On June 11, 2024, Nordic Ecolabelling decided to make an adjustment of requirement O21 prohibited substances regarding exemption for non-aromatic chlorinated organic compounds used as hardeners in 2-component adhesives also an exemption applies to Trimethylolprepane triacrylate (TMPTA) (CAS 15625-89-5) in requirement O20.

    The new version is called 6.13.

    6.11 ⇛ 6.12: Adjustment of requirement and prolongation of the validity of the criteria

    On 22 August 2023, Nordic Ecolabelling decided to split the criteria into two separate criteria for panels for indoor and outdoor use respectively. The name of these criteria has been changed to 010 panels and mouldings for interior use. Panels and cladding for exterior use are now covered by new product group 114.

    The new version is called 6.12 and is valid until December 31, 2024.

    6.10 ⇛ 6.11: Adjustment of requirement and prolongation of the validity of the criteria

    An adjustment has been made in requirement O21 (ban on the use of substances on the EU's candidate list) where melamine CAS No. 108-78-1 now is exempted. Furthermore the validity of the critieria has been prolonged with 6 months. The new version is called 6.11 and is valid until December 31, 2024.

    6.9 ⇛ 6.10: Adjustment of criteria

    An adjustment has been made in requirement O19, where resins with melamine are exempted from the classification prohibitions H351 and H361. The new version is called 6.10 and is valid until June 30, 2024.

    6.8 ⇛ 6.9: Prolongation of validity of criteria

    The validity of the criteria has been prolonged with 12 months. The new version is called 6.9  and is valid until 30 June 2024.

    6.7 ⇛ 6.8: Adjustment of criteria

    It has been decided to include untreated solid wood and mouldings in similar materials that are included in the product group for indoor use. The new version 6.8 is valid until June 30, 2023.

    6.6 ⇛ 6.7: Adjustment of criteria

    Requirement O10 on prohibited wood species has been adjusted as have requirements O24 and O25 with regard to the exemption for UV-hardener acrylates. Furthermore, requirement O24 has been adjusted with regard to the exemption for phenol. The new version 6.7 is valid until June 30, 2023.

    6.5 ⇛ 6.6: Prolongation of validity of criteria

    The validity of the criteria have been prolonged with 15 months. The new version is called 6.6 is valid until 30 June 2023.

    6.4 ⇛ 6.5: Prolongation of validity of criteria

    The validity of the criteria have been prolonged with 24 months. At the same time requirement O42 Return system was removed. The new version is called 6.5 is valid until 31 March 2022.

    6.3 ⇛ 6.4: Adjustment of criteria

    An adjustment in O33 regarding TVOC and formaldehyde was made. The new version is called 6.4 is valid until March 31st 2020.

    6.2 ⇛ 6.3: Adjustment of criteria

    An alternative version to requirements O6 and O7 included in Appendix 10 was introduced. The new version is called 6.3 and is valid until March 31st 2020.

    6.1 ⇛ 6.2: Adjustment of criteria

    An adjustment in requirement O34 has been introduced. The new version 6.2 is valid until March 31st 2020.

    6.0 ⇛ 6.1: Adjustment of criteria

    An exemption for bronopol up to 0.05 per cent by weight in requirement O21 has been introduced. The new version 6.1 is valid until March 31st 2020.

    6.0: New criteria generation

    Version 6 of the criteria has been published. The criteria are valid until March 31st 2020.

  • In the background document below you will find reasoning and facts behind the specific requirements in the criteria document.

    Here you can also read the comments, requirement for requirement, from the public hearing.

    If the documents are in a Nordic language, you can get help in understanding the sections you need by contacting the product specialist in your chosen country below.