Composite Wood Products

Products containing certain types of composite wood—hardwood plywood, medium-density fiberboard (including thin-MDF), or particleboard (together, “regulated composite wood”)—are subject regulation, including by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Examples of Permitted Listings

• Products containing regulated composite wood that comply with EPA formaldehyde emissions standards and labeling requirements.

Example of Prohibited Listings

• Products containing regulated composite wood that do not comply with EPA formaldehyde emissions standards.
• Products containing regulated composite wood that are not individually labeled in accordance with EPA regulation.

Related Amazon Help Pages

• California Regulations: California Air Resources Board

Additional Useful Information

• Toxic Substances Control Act: Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products (15 U.S.C. § 2697)
• Regulatory Text: Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products (40 C.F.R. Part 770)
• EPA: Formaldehyde
• Comparison of Key Requirements of CARB and U.S. EPA Regulations to Reduce Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products