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compwood -- Release of U.S. EPA Formaldehyde Regulation - Update for Interested Stakeholders

Posted: 10 Jan 2017 14:33:46
On December 12, 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(U.S. EPA) regulation to reduce formaldehyde emissions from
composite wood products was finalized and published in the
Federal Register of Rules and Regulations. Starting on February
10, 2017, accreditation bodies and third party certifiers can
apply to U.S. EPA for approval.  All regulatory provisions and
requirements take effect on
December 12, 2017, one year after the regulation was published. 
A link to the U.S. EPA regulation is attached below.  Note that
the Federal Register document starts on page 89674 with preamble
and background information; the regulation text starts on page
89724.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) Airborne Toxic Control
Measure to Reduce Formaldehyde Emissions From Composite Wood
Products (ATCM) remains fully in effect.  CARB staff plans to
provide guidance to the regulated community regarding how the
U.S. EPA and CARB rules interact.

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/12/2016-27987/formaldehyde-emission-standards-for-composite-wood-products

If you have questions regarding the ATCM, please contact Mr. Lynn
Baker at lynn.baker@arb.ca.gov or (916) 324-6997.   

Background:
The ATCM was adopted into the California Code of Regulations in
2008.  The ATCM established formaldehyde emission standards for
composite wood products, including hardwood plywood with veneer
core, hardwood plywood with composite core, particleboard, medium
density fiberboard (MDF), and thin MDF.  The ATCM also applies to
finished goods (e.g., flooring, cabinets, and furniture) that are
made with composite wood products.  The ATCM applies to panels
and finished goods that are sold, supplied, offered for sale,
used, or manufactured for sale in California.  Businesses
required to comply with the ATCM are:  manufacturers,
distributors, importers, fabricators, and retailers of composite
wood products and finished goods that contain these products. 
Implementation of the ATCM is helping to reduce the public’s
exposure to formaldehyde, which was identified as a toxic air
contaminant.  For additional information, please refer to the
Composite Wood Products ATCM website at:
http://www.arb.ca.gov/toxics/compwood/compwood.htm.




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