Formaldehyde rules continue in California

Upholstery Journal | August 2008

Dates for compliance with new formaldehyde emissions standards won’t be changed, according to officials with the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Furniture makers and industry groups are concerned that too few labs are available to test and certify composite panel makers in time for CARB’s deadlines, and pushed to delay enforcement deadlines.

Retailers in California will have until June 30, 2010, to clear out composite panel goods that don’t comply with standards. After this date, fines range from $1,000 to $10,000 per day, per violation. Retailers and importers should obtain statements from their suppliers stating compliance with the new standard. Furniture makers who retail their products in California will be required to label their furniture, indicating its compliance.

The first round of compliance dates for composite panel manufacturers begins Jan. 1, 2009, when they are required to keep records and test data for products. When fully adopted, the rules will limit formaldehyde emissions in products using composite panels.

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