THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) AIRBORNE TOXIC CONTROL MEASURE (ATCM) REGULATION 93120

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved an Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) in April 2007 to reduce formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products including hardwood plywood (HWPW), medium density fiberboard (MDF), and particleboard (PB) (Title 17, Division 3, Chapter 1, Subchapter 7.5, California Code of Regulations §93120-93120.12). The ATCM applies to manufacturers, distributors, importers, fabricators, retailers, and third-party certifiers of composite wood products, and finished goods that contain composite wood products, which are destined for the California market.

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• CARB Certification Letter Conducting Business (PDF)