The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently proposed two new federal rules to regulate formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products. Materials affected include both domestic and imported particleboard, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), hardwood plywood, and also any finished product made from these materials. This move by the EPA is one of the first major restrictions on toxic chemicals that has been introduced in the last few years. The proposal is meant to protect consumers from exposure to formaldehyde as well as standardize regulations across the United States, which will help domestic and foreign manufacturers to remain in compliance.
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