Working together to achieve clarity and consistency in standards
and regulations in the wood preservation
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Representation |
EWPM
represents manufacturers of wood preservatives in the European
Union. Members are based in or operate in all of the member
states of the E.U. and represent the leaders in the market.
The Group has representation on the European Biocidal Product Forum (EBPF) sector group of the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) responding to developing EU regulations and directives affecting the use of biocidal products. In addition EWPM meets directly with European Commission and member state representatives and their consultants. CEN/TC 38 is responsible for the development of European Standards in the field of wood preservation. CEN/TC 351 covers assessment of substances used in construction products. EWPM group has observer status on both committees and is active in their working groups. Technical guidelines for assessment of various aspects of the safety of wood preservatives are being developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) in cooperation with EWPM. EWPM acts as the focus for all technical and scientific aspects of wood preservation at the European level. |
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