Regulations Amending the Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products Regulations [Proposed]

The Regulations were published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, on July 7, 2021, and came into force on January 7, 2023. They aim to reduce potential risks to the health of Canadians from indoor formaldehyde exposure by establishing limits on allowable formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products. Formaldehyde in indoor air can cause irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, and evidence indicates it may worsen asthma symptoms, especially in children.

Related topics

• Pollution and waste management

Related institutions

• Environment and Climate Change Canada

Related acts

• Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

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The Regulations were published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, on July 7, 2021, and came into force on January 7, 2023. They aim to reduce potential risks to the health of Canadians from indoor formaldehyde exposure by establishing limits on allowable formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products. Formaldehyde in indoor air can cause irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, and evidence indicates it may worsen asthma symptoms, especially in children.

To read the information about these proposed regulations, please refer to Part I of the Canada Gazette in the “Legislative change” tab.

The Regulations were published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, on July 7, 2021, and came into force on January 7, 2023. They aim to reduce potential risks to the health of Canadians from indoor formaldehyde exposure by establishing limits on allowable formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products. Formaldehyde in indoor air can cause irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, and evidence indicates it may worsen asthma symptoms, especially in children.