Green Star FAQs


FAQ F-00439
Can projects use EN 16516 to show that Engineered Wood Products meet formaldehyde emission limits?

Yes, project teams may use the EN 16516 (also known as DIN EN 16516) test protocol to determine formaldehyde emissions for Engineered Wood Products.

It must be demonstrated that formaldehyde emission does not exceed the 0.12mg/m3 limit.





Rating Tools

This FAQ is related to the following Rating Tools, Categories or Credits:

  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1.1 / Indoor Environment Quality
  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1.2 / Indoor Environment Quality
  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1.3 / Indoor Environment Quality
  • Green Star - Interiors v1.1 / Indoor Environment Quality / 12.2 Indoor Pollutants - Engineered wood products
  • Green Star - Interiors v1.2 / Indoor Environment Quality / 12.2 Indoor Pollutants - Engineered wood products
  • Green Star - Interiors v1.3 / Indoor Environment Quality / 12 Indoor Pollutants
  • Green Star - Railway Stations v1 / Indoor Environment Quality / 13.2 Indoor Pollutants - Engineered wood products
  • Green Star - Railway Stations v1.1 / Indoor Environment Quality / 17 Indoor Pollutants
  • Green Star Buildings v1 / Healthy / 13 Exposure to Toxins
  • Green Star Buildings v1.0 / Healthy / 13 Exposure to Toxins
  • Green Star Homes v1 / Healthy / 11 Material Toxicity


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