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Factsheet -- EPA’s Rule to Implement the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act

This factsheet explains EPA's final rule to implement the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act and reduce exposure to formaldehyde emissions from certain wood products produced domestically or imported into the United States.

Material on this page has been updated to reflect changes to the formaldehyde rule requirements following the March 13, 2018 court order and joint stipulation. Learn more about this action and other rule amendments.

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EPA's Rule to Implement the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act (PDF)(2 pp, 128 K)