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  • What is formaldehyde?
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  • How to protect your family
  • Concerns with formaldehyde and laminate flooring

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  • Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products
  • Read 40 CFR 770 - Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products
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  • Guidance for Petitions to Exempt Additional Laminated Products

Other Government Resources

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - “Formaldehyde and Your Health”
  • National Institute of Occupational Safety Hazards (NIOSH) - Formaldehyde Resources
  • Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) - Formaldehyde Update
  • National Cancer Institute - Fact Sheet on Formaldehyde and Cancer Risk
  • California Air Resources Board (CARB) - Formaldehyde
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March 31, 2022 – For Laminated Products Producers: EPA posted guidance on what to include when submitting a petition for an exemption from applicable formaldehyde emission standards set to take effect in 2024. Learn more.

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Last updated on February 24, 2023
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