Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by Malta
Published 23 Apr 2026
SR/01056/26
Styropan insulation material withdrawn from the market over fire risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Styropan insulation material) after it was found to pose a fire risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation boards assembled in 7 XPS insulation board units dimensions . 1250mm x 600mm x 20mm
- Brand
- Styropan
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Greece
- Category
- Construction products
Why it's dangerous
Fire
The product is easily flammable and contributes to the spread of fire to a greater extent than what would be expected for a class E reaction to fire rating.
The product does not comply with the Construction Products Regulation nor with the European standard EN13501-1.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Malta
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01056/26
View official notice ↗
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