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TSCA Title VI requires that composite wood products be tested and certified, ensuring only compliant products enter the product supply chain. Composite wood products must be certified by an EPA-recognized third-party certifier (TPC), also called an EPA TSCA Title VI TPC.

What is formaldehyde and how is it used in composite wood products?
Formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable, strong-smelling chemical that is used in resins (i.e., glues) used in the manufacture of composite wood products (i.e., hardwood plywood, particleboard and medium-density fiberboard).

FSC
forest management certification confirms that the forest is being
managed in a way that preserves biological diversity and benefits the
lives of local people and workers, while ensuring it sustains
economic viability.

The U.S. Green Building Council is committed to a sustainable, prosperous future through green buildings and communities worldwide.

The ISO 14001 is the international standard for environmental management systems (EMS) and the most widely used EMS in the world.