SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification
company, presents a complimentary webinar ‘Composite
Wood Products & Formaldehyde – An expert guide to North American standards’
on December 9. This event will introduce updated emission standards implemented
by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources
Board (CARB) and Canada’s new regulations.
Used in a huge variety of composite wood products
including hardwood plywood (HWPW), medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and
particleboard (PB), formaldehyde is a well-known toxic substance. As a
carcinogen, its use in composite wood panels included in cabinets, countertops,
furniture, mobile homes, toys, travel trailers and campers as well as window
frames, is subject to differing safety regulations across North America.
In particular, the US EPA has introduced a final rule
to implement its Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act (Toxic
Substance Control Act Title VI, TSCA Title VI). This will be examined, and
similarities and differences between these US-wide requirements, those of California
in relation to the California Air Resources Board and Canada’s new emissions
regulations will be discussed. SGS expert Dr Hing Wo Tsang will also offer solutions
for third-party certification.
The webinar will be a key resource for quality and
compliance professionals, selling stand-alone composite wood panel products and
finished goods to North American markets – particularly with regard to
record-keeping, reporting and labeling responsibilities.
About SGS
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are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We
are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000
employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together
to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.