EPA Releases Long-Sought Waiver Guide For TSCA Formaldehyde Rule

March 31, 2022
Following years of pressure from industry, EPA has released guidance for makers of laminate wood products to win exemptions from the 2016 TSCA rule governing formaldehyde emissions from composite wood, including a warning to submit petitions “as soon as possible” to allow for a full review before the 2024 compliance deadline. The March 31 guidance outlines for the first time what materials laminate manufacturers should include in their petitions for exemption from the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and when...


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