This means that following the respective decisions of the US Congress, the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act which was passed on July 7, 2010 with the signature of President Obama has been implemented.
Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act implemented
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a proposal for a two-part regulation governing formaldehyde emissions from particleboard, MDF/HDF and hardwood plywood which is to apply in future across the whole of the US.
