Woodworking Network reports that the federal regulation that addresses formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products sold in the United States was published in the Federal Register on Dec. 12, 2016, by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The regulation establishes standards for formaldehyde emissions for both domestic and imported composite wood products. Covered products include hardwood plywood, particleboard and MDF. Hardboard is exempt as long as the emissions do not exceed 0.06 ppm. Laminated products, defined as composite wood panels with an attached wood or woody grass veneer (i.e.. bamboo) that are then used in the production of a component part or finished good, are now also included in the scope of covered products; it does not, however, include other veneer types, papers, or other surface finishes commonly used with composite wood.
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