DHA Opposes EPA's Proposed Formaldehyde Limit
Posted On
May 22, 2024
DHA officially opposed the proposed occupational formaldehyde exposure limit in EPA's Formaldehyde Draft Risk Evaluation in comments, as the proposed limit of 11 parts per billion is essentially a background level of formaldehyde. The Hardwood Federation and National Wood Flooring Association joined DHA in support of this position.
DHA agreed with EPA's conclusion that composite wood products, including hardwood plywood and engineered wood floors used in residential applications, do NOT contribute to unreasonable risk.
Read more: DHA NWFA HF Formaldehyde Draft Risk Evaluation comments →