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synchronised grain effects that closely mimic natural timber. The other three standards, namely Technical Specifications
Despite the growing popularity of melamine plywood, for Life Cycle Assessment of Wood-Based Panels and Their
veneer plywood continues to play an important role in the Products, Insect-Resistant Plywood and Wood Fibreboard for
furniture industry: Wooden Doors are revised Standards.
The release and implementation of the Standards such as
Luxury Furniture Antibacterial Wood-Based Panels, Medical Wood-Based Panels,

Natural wood veneer provides depth, character and authenticity Continuous Layered Decorative Panels (CPL) Impregnated
that many premium customers appreciate. with Thermosetting Resin, Edge Banding, Insect-Resistant
Plywood, Wood Fibreboard for Wooden Doors and General
Hospitality Projects Technical Requirements for Elderly-Friendly Wood-Based Panels
Luxury hotels and executive spaces often favour genuine Products can effectively regulate the production, sales and
wood surfaces to create a more sophisticated and upscale inspection of these products.
atmosphere. Implementation will play an important role in market
promotion of new wood-based panel products, leading
Architectural Interiors product technological innovation and promoting development

Architects and designers frequently specify veneer plywood of the industry.
when craftsmanship, natural materials and unique wood grain The revised and released Technical Specification for Life
patterns are central to the design concept. In these applications Cycle Assessment of Wood-based Panels and Their Products
veneered plywood remains difficult to replace. further standardise the terms and definitions, assessment
Melamine plywood helps furniture manufacturers reduce methods, assessment procedures and assessment reports for
costs, speed up production and maintain consistent quality. life cycle assessment of wood-based panels and their products.
While veneer plywood remains the preferred choice for premium The release and implementation of this Standard provide a

projects, melamine plywood continues to gain popularity in technical basis for wood-based panel and product enterprises
commercial and large-scale furniture manufacturing. to carry out environmental management, product environmental
performance assessment and green manufacturing to help
CHINA promote green development.
Eight wood-based panel Standards come into effect
According to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration,
eight industry standards related to wood-based panel, which are Dura Supreme
under the jurisdiction of the National Standardisation Technical
Committee for wood-based panel, have been approved and

will come into effect on 1 September 2026.
Among the eight, five standards: Antibacterial Wood-
Based Panels, Medical Wood-Based Panels, Continuous
Layered Decorative Panels (CPL), Panels impregnated with
Thermosetting Resin, Edge Banding and General Technical
Requirements for Elderly-Friendly Wood-Based Panel Products
are new standards.