EPA Will Update Formaldehyde Regulations

On February 21, the EPA opened comments on their proposed rule on formaldehyde emissions standards for composite wood products, including updates to voluntary consensus standards like DHA's American National Standard for Hardwood and Decorative Plywood (ANSI/HPVA HP-1-2020). The EPA rule will address remote inspections for third-party certifiers and recommends technical corrections and conforming changes, including updating standards within the definitions section, clarifying language about production, and creating greater flexibility in the third-party certification process. DHA will review and comment on the proposed rule.

 

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Federal Register: Voluntary Consensus Standards Update; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products