EPA Suspends Ecolabeling Sustainability Claims On Wood Products
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June 20, 2018
In December 2016, EPA suspended all recommendations of ecolabels or certifications for lumber and wood, pending review. On Tuesday, EPA announced that the lumber/wood category will be removed entirely from the recommendations of specifications, standards, and ecolabels for federal purchasing - the recommendations intended to help federal buyers identify and procure environmentally sustainable products and services.
EPA: Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing