{"product_id":"formaldehyd-mobler-emissionsintyg-batchsparr-2026","title":"Formaldehyde in Furniture 2026 – Emission Certificates, Supplier Testing \u0026 Batch Blocking | Word\/PDF\/Excel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you import or sell furniture, wardrobes, kitchen cabinets, flooring, or wood-based panels?\u003c\/strong\u003e From \u003cstrong\u003e6 August 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, a new EU restriction applies to the amount of formaldehyde a product can emit into indoor air. This specialist package helps Swedish furniture companies request a supplier’s emissions report, check the testing method and correct limit value, document exemptions, and block or release specific inventory batches with written decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegal limits under REACH Annex XVII, entry 77:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e0.062 mg\/m³\u003c\/strong\u003e for furniture and wood-based products and \u003cstrong\u003e0.080 mg\/m³\u003c\/strong\u003e for other covered products. The limits refer to formaldehyde \u003cem\u003eemitted into the air during relevant emissions testing\u003c\/em\u003e—not the material’s concentration by weight. Older products that were purchased or manufactured and do not meet the requirements may generally not be sold after 6 August 2026. Certain expressly specified exemptions, including those for second-hand products and certain outdoor products, must be assessed individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection aria-label=\"Package contents\" style=\"border:1px solid #ABC5D9;border-radius:10px;background:#EDF5FB;padding:18px;margin:20px 0\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePackage contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive practical Swedish work templates\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Swedish user guide, and a separate \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish User Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e. All seven documents are available in \u003cstrong\u003eeditable Word (DOCX)\u003c\/strong\u003e and corresponding \u003cstrong\u003esearchable and printable PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e formats. The package also includes a \u003cstrong\u003eSwedish Excel workbook with nine tabs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Total: \u003cstrong\u003e7 Word + 7 PDF + 1 Excel = 15 customer files\u003c\/strong\u003e in a digital ZIP.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection aria-label=\"What the files contain\" style=\"border:1px solid #ABC5D9;border-radius:10px;background:#FFFFFF;padding:18px;margin:20px 0\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the files contain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct classification and exemption assessment, supplier letter for formaldehyde report, check of emissions method and mg\/m³ value, inventory and batch block for old or unverified products, change control for adhesive\/panel material\/lacquer changes, two guides, and a nine-tab register with control flags, evidence references, and manual release decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe five work templates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eA01 – Classification of furniture and wood-based products:\u003c\/strong\u003e record SKU, model, intended use, category, correct limit value, any basis for exemption, and actual products\/batches to be released to the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eA02 – Supplier certificate and request for emissions report:\u003c\/strong\u003e request report ID, product type, manufacturer, material revision, test results in mg\/m³, laboratory details, sampling setup, and test method according to REACH Annex XIV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eA03 – Emissions check and product decision:\u003c\/strong\u003e compare 0.062 and 0.080 mg\/m³ with the relevant tested item. Document technical representativeness, method, and actual signature. A value at the limit is not an automatic release decision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eA04 – Inventory, import, and batch block:\u003c\/strong\u003e track product revision, batch, import, and unsold inventory; document retesting, supplier return, manual block, and decided release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eA05 – Change control and retesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e manage changes to particleboard, wood adhesive, surface treatment, manufacturer, or construction that may affect emissions and render previous test data insufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExcel register with nine tabs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview, Products, Emissions Test, Suppliers, Inventory Batches, Exemptions, Release, Actions, and Sources.\u003c\/strong\u003e The workbook contains \u003cstrong\u003e809 formulas\u003c\/strong\u003e. It flags products above the limit, missing test evidence, deviating method details, blocked older inventory, and release decisions lacking a signature or test data. The formulas also show the category and target value but do not perform emissions measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest example:\u003c\/strong\u003e A piece of furniture with documented 0.063 mg\/m³ is flagged \u003cem\u003eOVER LIMIT – BLOCKED\u003c\/em\u003e. A value of exactly 0.062 mg\/m³ is flagged for \u003cem\u003emanual review\u003c\/em\u003e. Another applicable product with 0.079 mg\/m³ still receives a status for manual review. An exemption claim without a legal basis and documentation is never automatically approved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is required for the correct testing method?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2023\/1464\/oj\/swe\"\u003eRegulation (EU) 2023\/1464\u003c\/a\u003e introduces REACH Annex XVII, entry 77, and \u003cstrong\u003eAnnex XIV\u003c\/strong\u003e. The reference conditions for emissions testing include, among other things, a chamber temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e23 ± 0.5 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, relative humidity of \u003cstrong\u003e45 ± 3%\u003c\/strong\u003e, standardized load factor and air exchange, and measurement of the equilibrium concentration, with a test period of no more than 28 days. An alternative method may be used under certain conditions if there is a \u003cstrong\u003escientifically valid correlation\u003c\/strong\u003e to the reference conditions. A certificate for a raw panel does not automatically prove the emissions from every assembled or modified piece of furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDo the rules also apply to old furniture in stock?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, if the products are actually covered and do not meet the requirements. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kemi.se\/lagar-och-regler\/lagstiftningar-inom-kemikalieomradet\/eu-gemensam-lagstiftning\/reach-forordningen\/begransningar-i-reach-forordningen---eu-regler-for-vissa-kemikalier\/kort-om-nagra-begransningar\"\u003eSwedish Chemicals Agency explains\u003c\/a\u003e that products exceeding the limit may not be sold or transferred after 6 August 2026, even if they were purchased earlier. The older Swedish specific limit for certain wood-based panels—\u003cstrong\u003e0.124 mg\/m³\u003c\/strong\u003e—is no longer in effect and should not be confused with the new EU limit. A separate transition applies to certain motor vehicles from August 2027, which is not the same rule as for furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich companies is the package suitable for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurniture importers, retailers, small furniture manufacturers, kitchen suppliers, interior design companies, and businesses that sell wood-based components. It is a specialist module for emissions evidence and actual batch release, not a duplicate of Mallbutiken's \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kemiska-risker-riskbedomning-kemikalieforteckning-2026-2027\"\u003egeneral chemical risk assessment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the limit 0.062 percent formaldehyde in the wood panel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The current limit is \u003cstrong\u003e0.062 mg of formaldehyde per m³ of air\u003c\/strong\u003e in a relevant emissions test for furniture and wood-based products. Material concentration, ppm, and emissions value are not the same measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan we use an old E1 certificate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot without review. The evidence must be assessed against the new REACH Annex XVII, prescribed testing conditions, and the product's current construction. An older certificate or a different method may require verified correlation or supplementary testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs an outdoor piece of furniture exempt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are exemptions for products intended exclusively for outdoor use under foreseeable conditions, but categorization and actual conditions of use must be documented. A label stating \"outdoor\" alone is not sufficient evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan we sell off a batch from 2025?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is no general exemption for older inventory that does not meet the new requirements. Document the product, emissions, and any expressly specified exemptions before sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Excel itself approve or issue an emissions certificate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Excel is an administrative register. It does not perform laboratory analyses, issue certificates, or make binding legal decisions. Release requires a technical and legal assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich languages and file formats are included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive Swedish work templates, a Swedish user guide, a separate English User Guide, and a Swedish Excel workbook. DOCX\/XLSX files are editable; PDF files are searchable and printable but are not interactive fillable forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLegal sources and delivery terms\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternal AI-assisted source check \u003cstrong\u003e10 November 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. Primary sources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2023\/1464\/oj\/swe\"\u003e(EU) 2023\/1464\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2006\/1907\/oj\/swe\"\u003eREACH (EC) 1907\/2006\u003c\/a\u003e Annex XVII, entry 77, and Annex XIV, as well as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kemi.se\/lagar-och-regler\/lagstiftningar-inom-kemikalieomradet\/eu-gemensam-lagstiftning\/reach-forordningen\/begransningar-i-reach-forordningen---eu-regler-for-vissa-kemikalier\/kort-om-nagra-begransningar\"\u003eSwedish Chemicals Agency guidance\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo external independent legal review, emissions testing, laboratory certification, or regulatory approval has been performed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an administrative documentation aid, not a guarantee that a piece of furniture can be sold. The digital ZIP file is manually linked to the download app first in a separate activation round.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Svenska Dokumentmallar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56563700564310,"sku":"REACH-FA-MOBLER-2026-V1","price":79.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/2373\/3846\/files\/reach-formaldehyd-mobler-emissionsintyg-2026-huvudbild.jpg?v=1794267293","url":"https:\/\/mallbutiken.se\/en\/products\/formaldehyd-mobler-emissionsintyg-batchsparr-2026","provider":"Mallbutiken","version":"1.0","type":"link"}