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CE marking · EN 13986 · System 2+
CE certified plywood from Vietnam: our FPC certificate 0407-CPR-2146
Yes. PK Ply structural plywood carries CE marking under EN 13986 on the basis of our factory production control certificate 0407-CPR-2146, issued by Istituto Giordano, notified body 0407, under AVCP System 2+. It covers plywood for structural use in dry, humid and external conditions, 3.6–30 mm thick, with MUF or phenolic glue.
- FPC 0407-CPR-2146
- Notified body 0407
- EN 13986:2004+A1:2015
- AVCP System 2+
- 3.6–30 mm
- MUF or phenolic glue
- Dry, humid, external use
Film
CE marking on our plywood, explained on film
Short answer
Is our plywood CE certified?
Yes. Our structural plywood is CE marked under EN 13986:2004+A1:2015, the harmonised European standard for wood-based panels used in construction. The basis is our factory production control (FPC) certificate 0407-CPR-2146, issued by Istituto Giordano S.p.A., notified body 0407, under Regulation (EU) 305/2011.
Plywood has no single 'CE certificate'. Under AVCP System 2+, the notified body certifies our factory production control, and we, as the manufacturer, declare the performance of each product in a declaration of performance (DoP) and affix the CE mark. The FPC certificate is the third-party part; the DoP and the CE label are ours.
The certificate covers plywood for structural use in dry, humid and external conditions, 3.6–30 mm thick, with MUF or phenolic glue. Formwork is temporary works, so a film-faced formwork panel does not need a CE mark by law; buyers still ask for our FPC certificate as proof of how the mill controls production.
The certificate
The FPC certificate 0407-CPR-2146 we hold
Our FPC certificate was first issued on 31 December 2024 by Istituto Giordano, an Italian testing and certification institute notified to the European Commission as body 0407. Revision 1 of 25 March 2025 updated the scope to the uses, thicknesses and glues listed on this page.
The certificate has no expiry date. It stays valid while EN 13986 and the production conditions at our mill are unchanged and the notified body keeps it in force through its surveillance visits. The full PDF goes out by email with the quotation.
Certificate number
0407-CPR-2146; the notified body's internal reference is IG-202-2024.
What it certifies
That our factory production control meets EN 13986 for the listed plywood, after an initial inspection of the mill and continuing surveillance.
Test evidence
What independent tests measured on our structural panels
SGS Vietnam tested a 21 mm dark-brown film-faced specimen with an Acacia core and phenolic glue from our mill. These are results for that specimen, with method and date; the declared values for each product are on its DoP.
| Property | Method | Result | Limit or class | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonding quality | EN 314-1 / EN 314-2: 24 h soak, boil-dry-boil, 72 h boil | Pass | Class 3 (exterior) | 23 December 2025 |
| Formaldehyde emission | EN 717-1 chamber | Not detected at 0.04 mg/m³ | E1: 0.124 mg/m³ | 23 December 2025 |
| Density | BS EN 323 | 642 kg/m³ | Declared per product | 23 December 2025 |
Bond class and formaldehyde class are two separate properties: Class 3 describes the glue line after exterior pretreatments, E1 the formaldehyde released by the panel.
Not detected means below the 0.04 mg/m³ reporting limit of the laboratory.
The rules
What EN 13986 and the CPR ask of structural plywood
Regulation (EU) 305/2011, the Construction Products Regulation, requires a CE mark and a DoP on construction products covered by a harmonised standard; for plywood that standard is EN 13986. Checked 12 November 2026.
| Topic | What the rule says | Who does it |
|---|---|---|
| Products covered | Products placed on the market to be incorporated permanently in construction works (CPR Article 2) | The manufacturer decides the intended use |
| Structural plywood | Panels that carry loads in the works: roof and floor decking, wall sheathing, load-bearing platforms | The manufacturer declares the use on the DoP |
| Service conditions | Dry, humid or external use; EN 13986 refers plywood to EN 636-1, -2 and -3 | The manufacturer declares the class |
| AVCP System 2+ | Manufacturer: product type and factory production control. Notified body: initial inspection, continuing surveillance and the FPC certificate | Mill and notified body 0407 |
| Declaration of performance | One DoP per product type, drawn up before the CE mark is affixed (CPR Articles 4 and 6) | The manufacturer |
| CE label | CE mark, notified body number, DoP reference, standard, intended use and declared performance (CPR Article 9) | The manufacturer, on the pack or panel |
Other papers
How CE sits next to the other papers an importer files
A CE mark answers one question: does the structural panel perform as declared. EU importers file other papers next to it, and buyers outside the EU ask for different proof.
| Market or rule | What the buyer needs | What we supply |
|---|---|---|
| EU, structural use | CE mark and DoP under EN 13986 | FPC 0407-CPR-2146, DoP and CE label for panels 3.6–30 mm |
| EU, timber origin (EUDR) | Due-diligence statement filed by the importer, from 30 December 2026 for large and medium operators | The EUDR geolocation dossier: origin records and GeoJSON plot files |
| EU, formaldehyde (REACH entry 77) | Wood-based articles at or below 0.062 mg/m³ from 6 August 2026 | SGS EN 717-1 chamber result: not detected at 0.04 mg/m³ on a 21 mm specimen |
| EU, FSC orders | FSC claim on the invoice | FSC® chain of custody SGSHK-COC-370674 |
| Australia, formwork | AS 6669 formwork plywood | Product certification to AS 6669:2016 by CMI Certification |
| Other markets | Proof of factory control and quality system | FPC certificate and ISO 9001 copies with the quotation |
Scope
Which of our panels fall inside the 3.6–30 mm CE scope
Our mills press 9–40 mm panels; the certificate covers 3.6–30 mm with MUF or phenolic glue. Every panel from 9 mm to 30 mm in either glue is inside the scope, and the 35 mm and 40 mm panels are outside it and ship without a CE mark.
| Panel | Thickness | Glue | Inside the CE scope? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film-faced plywood | 12, 15, 18, 21 mm | MUF or phenolic | Yes |
| Film-faced plywood | 9 mm and up to 30 mm | MUF or phenolic | Yes |
| Anti-slip plywood | 9–30 mm | MUF or phenolic | Yes |
| Any panel | 35 mm or 40 mm | MUF or phenolic | No: outside 3.6–30 mm |
A panel ordered for formwork only can still be made inside the scope; the DoP and CE label are issued when it is ordered for structural use.
Panels in scope
CE marked film faced plywood and anti-slip plywood in scope
CE marked film faced plywood is made for structural uses that need a smooth face, such as permanent soffits and deck panels; our film-faced panels from 9 mm to 30 mm with MUF or phenolic glue sit inside the FPC scope.
Anti-slip plywood for trailer floors, platforms and stage decks carries loads, so it is a structural use when it goes into construction works. Our anti-slip panels from 9 mm to 30 mm with MUF or phenolic glue are made under the same FPC certificate as our film-faced panels.
Documents
Which CE documents you receive, and when
The CE papers arrive before the order is confirmed, so your compliance team can check them before the deposit.
With the quotation
FPC certificate 0407-CPR-2146 as a PDF, and the technical sheet showing thickness, glue and intended use.
Before the order is confirmed
The DoP for the product type you order, with its declared performance.
Before production
The CE label layout for packs and panels, with the notified body number 0407 and the DoP reference.
With the shipment
Packing list and invoice that name the CE-marked product, plus the FSC claim and EUDR dossier when ordered.
Kept by you
The DoP and FPC certificate for your technical file; the DoP stays available for at least ten years under the CPR.
Test reports
SGS reports on our specimens, or a new SGS test to your method on request.
Check it yourself
How to verify our CE certificate today
You can check every point of our CE claim against public sources and the documents we send.
Look up the notified body
Search number 0407 in the European Commission's NANDO database: it is Istituto Giordano S.p.A., notified under Regulation (EU) 305/2011.
Ask the body to confirm the certificate
Send certificate number 0407-CPR-2146 to Istituto Giordano and ask whether it is in force.
Match the scope to your panel
Check that your thickness is within 3.6–30 mm, the glue is MUF or phenolic and the use is dry, humid or external structural.
Read the DoP
Check that the DoP names EN 13986, System 2+, notified body 0407 and the intended use you need.
Check the label on arrival
The CE label on the pack must carry the same DoP reference and notified body number as the documents.
Watch for weak claims
A supplier who sends only a test report, a certificate in another company's name or a scope that stops below your thickness has not shown CE marking for your panel.
Red flags
Five CE mistakes we see in plywood offers
Most CE problems in plywood imports come from paperwork that looks right but does not match the panel. Check an offer for these five before you pay a deposit.
Someone else's certificate
An FPC certificate covers one manufacturer's production. A certificate in another company's name does not cover the panels a trader buys elsewhere.
A scope that stops short
Check the thickness range and glue on the certificate. A 35 mm panel under a 3.6–30 mm certificate is outside the scope.
The wrong service class
A panel declared for dry use only is not for a humid or external structure. The DoP must name the class your project needs.
No DoP before the order
The DoP exists before the CE mark goes on the panel. Ask for it with the quotation, not after the container sails.
Checklist
Checklist before ordering CE-marked plywood
Send these points with your enquiry and we quote a panel that matches the CE scope from the start.
Intended use
Structural floor, roof, wall or platform, or formwork only.
Service condition
Dry, humid or external.
Thickness and size
Thickness within 3.6–30 mm; 1220 × 2440 mm, 1250 × 2500 mm or a cutting list.
Glue and face
MUF or phenolic; film-faced or anti-slip face.
Labels and marking
CE label on packs, panels or both, and your own marks.
Quantity and port
Containers per order and port of discharge; the minimum is one 40HC, production 15–45 days after the deposit, FOB Hai Phong, CFR or CIF.
Buyer questions
Questions about CE certified plywood from Vietnam
What is CE 2+ plywood?
Plywood CE marked under AVCP System 2+: the manufacturer declares the performance, and a notified body certifies the factory production control. Ours is certified by notified body 0407 under certificate 0407-CPR-2146.
What does factory production control certificate 0407-CPR-2146 cover?
Plywood for structural use in dry, humid and external conditions, 3.6–30 mm thick, with MUF or phenolic glue, under EN 13986:2004+A1:2015 and AVCP System 2+.
Which of your thicknesses fall inside the 3.6–30 mm CE scope?
All our panels from 9 mm to 30 mm, including the everyday 12, 15, 18 and 21 mm, in MUF or phenolic glue.
Can a 35 mm or 40 mm panel carry the CE mark?
No. Our certificate stops at 30 mm, so 35 mm and 40 mm panels ship without a CE mark.
What is considered structural plywood under EN 13986?
Plywood that carries loads in construction works, such as floor and roof decking, wall sheathing and load-bearing platforms, declared for dry, humid or external use.
Which CE documents arrive before an EU order is confirmed?
The FPC certificate 0407-CPR-2146 with the quotation, and the declaration of performance for the ordered product before you confirm the order.
Does film-faced formwork plywood need a CE mark?
No. CE marking under Regulation (EU) 305/2011 applies to products incorporated permanently in construction works, and formwork is temporary. Our formwork panels are made under the same FPC all the same.
Who issued your CE certificate?
Istituto Giordano S.p.A. in Italy, notified body number 0407, first in December 2024 and revised in March 2025.
Is there a CE certificate for plywood?
Not as one paper. CE marking rests on the notified body's FPC certificate plus the manufacturer's DoP and CE label; we supply all three.
Is your CE plywood also E1?
Our 21 mm phenolic specimen passed E1 in the SGS EN 717-1 chamber test: formaldehyde not detected at 0.04 mg/m³ against the 0.124 mg/m³ limit.
Request CE documents
Get the CE documents with your quotation
Send the use, thickness, glue, size and quantity. We reply within hours with the FPC certificate, the technical sheet and an FOB Hai Phong, CFR or CIF price.
Request CE documents
Lisa, export sales, sends the FPC certificate and a DoP for your panel: [email protected]