Representation
EWPM represents manufacturers of wood preservatives in Europe. Members are based in or operate in all of the member states of the EU and the UK and represent the leaders in the market.
Regulation
EWPM is a member, appointed by the Director General of DG Environment, of the Industrial Emissions Directive Article 13 Forum operating as an expert group for the IED processes. EWPM is a member of the IED Technical Working Group developing the IED Best Available Techniques Reference document (BREF) for wood preservation with chemicals. EWPM is an Accredited Stakeholder Organisation (ASO) working with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) on aspects of regulation of biocidal products. In addition EWPM meets directly with European Commission and member state representatives and their consultants.
Technical guidelines for assessment of various aspects of the safety of wood preservatives are developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) in cooperation with EWPM.
Standards
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. CEN/TC 112 covers wood-based panels, CEN/TC 124 is Timber Structures and CEN/TC 175 is Round and Sawn Timber. EWPM group has observer status on all these committees and is active in their working groups.
Information
EWPM acts as the focus for all technical and scientific aspects of wood preservation at the European level.