EPA TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA) TITLE VI - FORMALDEHYDE STANDARDS FOR COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS ACT

The EPA published in the Federal Register a final rule to add Title VI to the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce exposure to formaldehyde emissions from certain composite wood products and component parts or finished goods containing these products, including hardwood plywood, medium-density fiberboard and particleboard, that are sold, supplied, offered for sale or manufactured (including imported) in the United States.  TSCA Title VI is applicable, but not limited to, manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers, panel producers, fabricators, third party certifiers, and accreditation bodies.

You can review the regulation by clicking on the hyperlink or by pasting https://www.epa.gov/formaldehyde/formaldehyde-emission-standards-composite-wood-products into your web browser.

• EPA Certification Letter Conducting Business (PDF)