Finally, HONEXT® has earned its own CE Mark.
Importantly, this achievement is not only a big step for us as a company — it’s a leap forward for the circular built environment.
For the first time, this European certification has been granted to a material like ours.
Specifically, it is made from cellulose waste and completely free of toxic additives, in full accordance with the European regulatory framework.
However, obtaining this recognition was not a straightforward process.
Since HONEXT® is a novel material category, it was not covered by any existing harmonised European standard (hEN).
Therefore, we had to start from scratch.
This meant developing a new European Assessment Document (EAD) under the Construction Products Regulation (EU) No 305/2011.
Over six years, and in close collaboration with the Institut de Tecnologia de la Construcció de Catalunya (ITeC), member of EOTA, we defined the product’s essential characteristics.
Additionally, we established its intended uses, along with bespoke testing methods and assessment criteria.
As a result, a new EAD was approved and officially published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU).
Ultimately, this sets a precedent for future circular materials to follow.
Based on this EAD, HONEXT® has achieved two European Technical Assessments (ETAs):
ETA for HONEXT® FR-C — under AVCP System 4, covering mechanical performance, durability, and fire behaviour.
ETA for HONEXT® FR-B — under AVCP System 3, including annual audits of the production system by ITeC.
Each evaluation process took around a year, confirming the technical performance, safety, and reliability of our products.
With these certifications, HONEXT® can now issue Declarations of Performance (DoP) and apply the CE mark to both systems — paving the way for their use in construction and interior design projects across Europe.
This milestone not only validates the quality and durability of HONEXT® but also positions us as pioneers in the European regulatory framework for non-toxic, circular construction materials.
A new path is now open — for us, and for every innovator seeking to build a truly sustainable future.