This European Standard specifies performance requirements for alternative core laminates intended for interior use, the core layer compositions of which are not covered by EN 438-3 [1], EN 438-4 [2], EN 438-5 [3], EN 438-5 [4] and EN 438-8 [5]. The core layer types (coloured core layer and metal reinforced core layer) are defined in this part of EN 438. EN 438-2 specifies the test methods relevant to this European Standard.