Certification attests that the quality and performance of products or services have been validated by an independent and accredited body. The certification criteria are defined in a reference framework recognised and accepted by all parties concerned: companies, users, consumers, experts and administrations. Each certification results in a mark (NF, CTB, PEFC, FSC®…) identified by a logo on products or commercial documents;
The “Origine France Garantie” label is a way of highlighting the French production of products.
FCBA, certification body is accredited by the COFRAC (Certification of Products and Services n° 5-0011 and certification of Persons n° 4-0029, scopes available on www.cofrac.fr)
In the field of wood construction, primary processing and furniture, FCBA issues product certifications under the CTB and NF marks on behalf of AFNOR Certification as well as individual certifications under the CTB mark.
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Bois de France
The BOIS DE FRANCE label was created by wood professionals, for professionals. It enables the industry to be structured and promoted for all players (wood suppliers, processors and traders) as well as for specifiers, clients and the general public. |
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CARB & US EPA (Low formaldehyde certification)
FCBA is recognised as a TPC (Third-Party Certification) for the following applications: CARB Recognition, US EPA Title VI. |
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CEPA Certified EN
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CTB A+
Service certification issued to companies involved in the protection and treatment of wood, as well as in the protection of new buildings against termites (with reference to the second decree – termite law) and the maintenance of wood outdoors. |
CTB A+ website | |
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CTB Air+
This certification attests to the classification of the formaldehyde content HCHO (formaldehyde) for use in construction, furniture and packaging. |
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CTB B+
This certification attests to the suitability of wood for use in building and civil engineering works. |
https://ctbbplus.fr/ | |
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CTB Bois Acétylé Accoya
This Individual Certification applies to cuts of radiata pine (Monterey pine / Pinus radiata D. Don) modified by acetylation and intended for the production of, for example, decking, cladding, joinery elements or structural works. |
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CTB Composants & Systèmes Bois
This certification attests to the technical characteristics, performance and suitability for use of components and systems for timber structures: |
CTB Composants & Systèmes Bois website | |
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CTB Constructeur bois
The CTB Constructeur Bois certification, a voluntary approach, allows the certification of a company’s services with the commitment of an independent control body that verifies the quality. This third party organisation is itself controlled by the French Accreditation Committee (COFRAC). |
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CTB E+ Experts pathologies bois
The CTB-Expert certification issued by FCBA is the assurance of a serious expertise to: control risks, repair damages, search for responsibilities, resolve conflicts and secure transactions (except for the condition of the building relative to the presence of termites, decree n°2006-1114 of 05-09-2006) in the fields of private expertise, insurance expertise and legal expertise. |
CTB E+ website | |
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CTB Finition Bois
CTB-Finition Bois, a collective certification mark, attests not only to the performance of a finishing system adapted to different uses, but also to the quality of services provided by the manufacturer to its customers. |
CTB Finition Bois | |
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CTB LCA (finger-jointed glued laminates)
This certification attests to the manufacturing characteristics (quality of gluing, veneering and finger-jointing) of finger-jointed laminated timber intended for use in exterior joinery. |
