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Voluntary Consensus Standards Update; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products
The United States issued an addendum on 30 October 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/USA/827. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 12 June 2013. The comment period closed on 13 March 2026.
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Formaldehyde emissions, composite wood materials; Quality; Air quality; Wood technology processes
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Voluntary Consensus Standards Update; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is publishing a final rule to update the incorporation by reference of several voluntary consensus standards in the Agency's formaldehyde standards for composite wood products regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) due to the standards having been updated or superseded by the issuing organizations. These new standards primarily update test methods and product standards concerning composite wood products that use formaldehyde. EPA is also conforming these updated standards in the scope and definitional sections in the final rule and incorporating by reference a new small scale quality control chamber test method, similar to current methods already incorporated by reference. EPA is also removing one standard that was previously incorporated by reference to avoid redundancy, given that another identical, internationally recognized version of the standard is already incorporated by reference in this rule. This final rule is effective on 27 November 2026. The incorporation by reference of certain material listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of 27 November 2026. The incorporation by reference of certain other material listed in the rule was approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of 10 February 2017, 7 February 2018, 21 August 2019, and 23 March 2023. 91 Federal Register (FR) 67771, 28 October 2026; Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 770: This final rule and…
Proposed rule - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to update the incorporation by reference of several voluntary consensus standards in the Agency's formaldehyde standards for composite wood products regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) due to the standards having been updated or superseded by the issuing organizations. These new standards primarily update test methods and product standards concerning composite wood products that use formaldehyde. EPA is also proposing to conform these updated standards in the scope and definitional sections in the final rule and to incorporate by reference a new small scale quality control chamber test method, similar to current methods already incorporated by reference.
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AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/827/Rev.5/Add.1
Voluntary Consensus Standards Update; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is publishing a final rule to update the incorporation by reference of several voluntary consensus standards in the Agency's formaldehyde standards for composite wood products regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) due to the standards having been updated or superseded by the issuing organizations. These new standards primarily update test methods and product standards concerning composite wood products that use formaldehyde. EPA is also conforming these updated standards in the scope and definitional sections in the final rule and incorporating by reference a new small scale quality control chamber test method, similar to current methods already incorporated by reference. EPA is also removing one standard that was previously incorporated by reference to avoid redundancy, given that another identical, internationally recognized version of the standard is already incorporated by reference in this rule. This final rule is effective on 27 November 2026. The incorporation by reference of certain material listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of 27 November 2026. The incorporation by reference of certain other material listed in the rule was approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of 10 February 2017, 7 February 2018, 21 August 2019, and 23 March 2023. 91 Federal Register (FR) 67771, 28 October 2026; Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 770: This final rule and…
RevisionG/TBT/N/USA/827/Rev.5
Comment deadline: Closed on 13 March 2026
Voluntary Consensus Standards Update; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products
Proposed rule - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to update the incorporation by reference of several voluntary consensus standards in the Agency's formaldehyde standards for composite wood products regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) due to the standards having been updated or superseded by the issuing organizations. These new standards primarily update test methods and product standards concerning composite wood products that use formaldehyde. EPA is also proposing to conform these updated standards in the scope and definitional sections in the final rule and to incorporate by reference a new small scale quality control chamber test method, similar to current methods already incorporated by reference.
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/827/Rev.4/Add.3
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal of an Existing ICR Collection and Request for Comment; Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on the following Information Collection Request (ICR) that EPA is planning to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): 'Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act,' identified by EPA ICR No. 2446.04 and OMB Control No. 2070-0185. This ICR represents a renewal of an existing ICR that is currently approved through 30 September 2024. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval under the PRA, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the information collection that is summarized in this document. The ICR and accompanying material are available in the docket for public review and comment. Comments must be received on or before 18 March 2024. This notice is identified by docket number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2019-0456. The docket folder is available on Regulations.gov at and provides access to primary and supporting documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov by searching the docket number. WTO Members and their stakeholders are asked to submit comments to the USA TBT Enquiry Point. Comments received by the USA TBT Enquiry Point from WTO Members and their stakeholders will be shared with EPA and will also be submitted to the Docket on Regulations.gov if received within the comment period.
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/827/Rev.4/Add.2
Voluntary Consensus Standards Update; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products
TITLE: Voluntary Consensus Standards Update; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is publishing a final rule to update the incorporation by reference of several voluntary consensus standards in the Agency's formaldehyde standards for composite wood products regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that have since been updated, superseded, or withdrawn by the issuing organizations. In addition, EPA is taking final action to reflect its interpretation that remote inspections by third-party certifiers (TPCs) are allowed in certain circumstances in the event of unsafe conditions such as the on-going COVID-19 pandemic or other unsafe conditions such as natural disasters, outbreaks, political unrest, and epidemics. Finally, EPA is making certain technical corrections and conforming changes including updating standards within the definitions section, clarifying language as it relates to production, and creating greater flexibilities for the third-party certification process. DATES: This final rule is effective on 23 March 2023. The incorporation by reference of certain material listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of 23 March 2023. The incorporation by reference of certain other material listed in the rule was approved by the Director of the Federal Register on 10 February 2017, and 7…
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/827/Rev.4/Add.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 20 October 2022
Voluntary Consensus Standards Update; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products
TITLE: Voluntary Consensus Standards Update; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking SUMMARY: On 29 March 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to update of the incorporation by reference of several voluntary consensus standards in the Agency's formaldehyde standards for composite wood products regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Two additional voluntary consensus standards that are incorporated by reference in the existing regulations were updated by the issuing standards organization after the public comment period for the 29 March 2022, proposed rule ended. EPA is now proposing to update the incorporation by reference of the two additional voluntary consensus standards in the formaldehyde standards for composite wood products regulations. EPA is specifically soliciting comment on the proposed inclusion of ANSI A208.1-2022 Particleboard and ANSI A208.2-2022 Medium Density Fiberboard to update the incorporation by reference (IBR) of these two voluntary consensus standards issued by the Composite Panel Association (CPA) in 40 CFR 770.99 to reflect the most recent editions. The supplemental proposed rule would require regulated entities to adhere to the updated editions of the voluntary consensus standards when complying with the requirements of 40 CFR part 770. DATES: Comments must be received on or before 20 October…
RevisionG/TBT/N/USA/827/Rev.4
Comment deadline: Closed on 28 April 2022
Voluntary Consensus Standards Update; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products
Proposed rule - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to update the incorporation by reference of several voluntary consensus standards in the Agency's formaldehyde standards for composite wood products regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that have since been updated, superseded, or withdrawn by the issuing organizations. In addition, EPA is proposing to address remote inspections for third-party certifiers (TPCs) required to conduct on-site inspections in the event of unsafe conditions such as the on-going COVID-19 pandemic or other unsafe conditions such as natural disasters, outbreaks, political unrest, and epidemics. Finally, EPA is proposing certain technical corrections and conforming changes including updating standards within the definitions section, clarifying language as it relates to production, and creating greater flexibilities for the third-party certification process.
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/827/Rev.3/Add.2
TITLE: Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products Act (Renewal) AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ACTION: Notice SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products Act (EPA ICR Number 2446.03 and OMB Control Number 2070-0185) to the Office of Management and Budget
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/827/Rev.3/Add.1
TITLE: Technical Issues; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: EPA is publishing this final rule to amend the formaldehyde standards for composite wood products regulation. EPA is publishing these amendments to address certain technical issues and to further align the final rule requirements with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Airborne Toxic Control Measures (ATCM) Phase II program. Address
RevisionG/TBT/N/USA/827/Rev.3
Comment deadline: Closed on 3 December 2018
Technical Issues--Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products
EPA is proposing to amend the regulations promulgated in a final rule that published in the Federal Register on 12 December 2016, concerning formaldehyde emission standards for composite wood products. EPA is publishing these proposed amendments to address certain technical issues and to further align the final rule requirements with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Airborne Toxic Control Measures (ATCM) Phase II program. Addressing these technical issues would add clarity for regulated entities. These revisions to the existing rule would also streamline compliance programs and help to ensure continued smooth transitions for supply chains to comply with the requirements associated with regulated composite wood products.
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/827/Rev.2/Add.5
TITLE: Advance Notice of Public Meeting; Technical Issues--Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ACTION: Notice SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's plan for a public meeting regarding technical issues in the Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products Final Rule published on 12 December 2016 (notified as G/TBT/N/USA/827/Add.5 issued 15 December 2018). The meeting will inform EPA's potential development of a prop
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/827/Rev.2/Add.4
TITLE: Court Order; Compliance Date; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ACTION: Announcement of court order and compliance date SUMMARY: On 13 March 2018, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California issued an order in the case of Sierra Club and A Community Voice-Louisiana vs. Scott Pruitt, which resulted in the compliance date for emission standards, recordkeeping, and labeling (i.e., the manufac
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/827/Rev.2/Add.3
TITLE: Voluntary Consensus Standards Update; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: EPA is publishing this final rule to revise the formaldehyde standards for composite wood products regulations. The revision updates the incorporation by reference of multiple voluntary consensus standards that have been updated, superseded, or withdrawn, and provides a technical correction to allow panel producers to c
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/827/Rev.2/Add.2
TITLE: Voluntary Consensus Standards Update; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ACTION: Direct final rule; withdrawal SUMMARY: In the Federal Register of 25 October 2017, EPA published both a direct final rule and proposed rule to update the voluntary consensus standards that originally published in the Toxics Substances Control Act (TSCA) Title VI formaldehyde emission standards for composite
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/827/Rev.2/Add.1
TITLE: Voluntary Consensus Standards Update; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ACTION: Direct final rule SUMMARY: EPA is taking direct final action on a revision to the formaldehyde standards for composite wood products final rule, published in the Federal Register on 12 December 2016. The revision will update multiple voluntary consensus standards that have been updated, superseded, or withdrawn since publication of the not
RevisionG/TBT/N/USA/827/Rev.2
Comment deadline: Closed on 9 November 2017
Voluntary Consensus Standards Update; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products
EPA is proposing to amend the formaldehyde emission standards for composite wood products final rule, published in the Federal Register on 12 December 2016 (81 FR 89674). The proposed amendment would update multiple voluntary consensus standards that have been updated, superseded, or withdrawn since publication of the notices of proposed rulemaking on 10 June 2013 (78 FR 34796 and 78 FR 34820) and would amend an existing regulatory provision regarding the correlation of quality control test methods.
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/827/Rev.1/Add.3
TITLE: Compliance Date Extension; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ACTION: Final rule; compliance date extension SUMMARY: EPA is extending the compliance dates for the formaldehyde emission standards for composite wood products final rule issued pursuant to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Title VI, and published in the Federal Register on 12 December 2016. EPA is extending the 12 December 2017, manufactured-by date
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/827/Rev.1/Add.2
TITLE: Compliance Date Extension; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ACTION: Direct final rule; withdrawal SUMMARY: In the Federal Register of 24 May 2017, EPA published both a direct final rule and proposed rule to extend the compliance dates and California Air Resource Board (CARB) Third Party Certifier (TPC) transitional period originally published in the Toxics Substances Control Act (TSCA) Title VI formaldehyde emission
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/827/Rev.1/Add.1
TITLE: Compliance Date Extension; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ACTION: Direct final rule SUMMARY: EPA is taking direct final action on a revision to the formaldehyde emission standards for composite wood products final rule, published in the Federal Register on 12 December 2016. EPA is publishing this direct final action to extend the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Title VI final rule compliance dates including: Ex
RevisionG/TBT/N/USA/827/Rev.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 8 June 2017
Compliance Date Extension; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products
EPA is proposing to amend a final rule that published in the Federal Register on 12 December 2016, concerning formaldehyde emission standards for composite wood products. EPA is publishing this proposed amendment to extend the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Title VI final rule compliance dates including: extending the 12 December 2017 date for emission standards, recordkeeping, and labeling provisions until 22 March 2018; extending the 12 December 2018 date for import certification provisions until 22 March 2019; and extending the 12 December 2023 date for provisions applicable to producers of laminated products until 22 March 2024. Additionally, this proposed amendment would extend the transitional period during which the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Third Party Certifiers (TPC) may certify composite wood products under TSCA Title VI without an accreditation issued by an EPA TSCA Title VI Accreditation Body so long as the TPC remains approved by CARB, is recognized by EPA, and complies with all aspects of the 12 December 2016 final rule. Extension of these compliance dates and the transitional period for CARB TPCs adds regulatory flexibility for regulated entities, reduces compliance burdens, and helps to prevent disruptions to supply chains. EPA believes that the proposed amendment is non-controversial and does not expect to receive any adverse comments. Therefore, in addition to this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, elsewhere in this issue of the Federal…
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/827/Add.7
TITLE: Further Delay of Effective Dates for Five Final Regulations Published by the Environmental Protection Agency Between 12 December 2016 and 17 January 2017 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ACTION: Final rule; further delay of effective dates SUMMARY: In accordance with the Presidential directive as expressed in the memorandum of 20 January 2017, from the Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, entitled 'Regulatory Freeze Pending Review', and the Federal Register document
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/827/Add.6
TITLE: Delay of Effective Date for 30 Final Regulations Published by the Environmental Protection Agency Between 28 October 2016 and 17 January 2017 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ACTION: Final rule; delay of effective dates SUMMARY: In accordance with the Presidential directive as expressed in the memorandum of 20 January 2017, from the Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, entitled 'Regulatory Freeze Pending Review,' this action temporarily delays until 21 March 2017, t
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/827/Add.5
TITLE: Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: EPA is issuing a final rule to implement the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act, which added Title VI to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The purpose of TSCA Title VI is to reduce formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products, which will reduce exposures to formaldehyde and result in benefits from avoided adverse health eff
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/827/Add.4
TITLE: Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period SUMMARY: On 10 June 2013, EPA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register entitled 'Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products.' On 8 April 2014, EPA published a notice in the Federal Register announcing a public meeting and reopening the comment period for 30 days for comments related to the tr
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/827/Add.3
TITLE: Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products; Notice of Public Meeting and Reopening of Comment Period AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ACTION: Proposed rule; notice of meeting and reopening of comment period SUMMARY: On 10 June 2013, EPA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register entitled 'Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products.' This document announces a public meeting for 28 April 2014, and reopens the com
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/827/Add.2
TITLE: Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products; Extension of Comment Period AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period SUMMARY: EPA issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register of 10 June 2013, concerning formaldehyde emissions standards for composite wood products. After receiving requests for an extension, EPA extended the comment period from 9 August 2013, to 9 September 2013. EPA received additional comments and bel
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/827/Add.1
TITLE: Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products; Extension of Comment Period AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period SUMMARY: EPA issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register of 10 June 2013, concerning formaldehyde emissions standards for composite wood products. This document extends the comment period from 9 August 2013, to 9 September 2013. After receiving requests for an extension, EPA believes it is appropriate
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/USA/827
Comment deadline: Closed on 8 August 2013
Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products (47 pages in English).
EPA is proposing new requirements under the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act, or Title VI of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). These proposed requirements are designed to implement the statutory formaldehyde emission standards for hardwood plywood, medium-density fiberboard, and particleboard sold, supplied, offered for sale, or manufactured (including imported) in the United States. As directed by the statute, this proposal includes provisions relating to, among other things, laminated products, products made with no-added formaldehyde resins or ultra low-emitting formaldehyde resins, testing requirements, product labeling, chain of custody documentation and other recordkeeping requirements, enforcement, and product inventory sell-through provisions, including a product stockpiling prohibition. The composite wood product formaldehyde emission standards contained in TSCA Title VI are identical to the emission standards currently in place in California. This regulatory proposal implements these emissions standards and is designed to ensure compliance with the TSCA Title VI formaldehyde emission standards while aligning, where practical, with the regulatory requirements in California.
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