Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products Regulations (SOR/2021-148)
About the regulations
The Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products Regulations (the Regulations) prohibit the import, sale or offer for sale of composite wood products that emit formaldehyde above established limits.
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- Directive concerning testing for formaldehyde emissions
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Risk Management Bureau, Safe Environments DirectorateHealth Canada
269 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa ON K1A 0K9
Email: hc.formaldehyde-formaldehyde.sc@canada.ca
Read the regulations
The Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products Regulations (the Regulations) prohibit the import, sale or offer for sale of composite wood products that emit formaldehyde above established limits.
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The Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products Regulations (the Regulations) prohibit the import, sale or offer for sale of composite wood products that emit formaldehyde above established limits.
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Canada Gazette Part II
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: Vol.155, No.14, PDF (6.8 MB, go to page 131)
Canada Gazette Part I
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: Vol.153, No.26, PDF (1.7 MB, go to page 102)
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