United States · Furniture

US TSCA Title VI Formaldehyde Compliance

A practical guide to US TSCA Title VI Formaldehyde Compliance for furniture sold in the United States: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Composite wood products such as MDF, particleboard, and hardwood plywood; Finished furniture and goods containing regulated composite wood

Authority

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Legal basis

TSCA Title VI, 40 CFR Part 770; California CARB ATCM 93120

Local representative

The importer of record is the responsible party; no separate representative regime

Timeline

Compliance must be in place before import; records are ongoing

Cost

Panel certification and testing costs are carried by the supplier

If you do not comply

Import refusal, stop-sale orders, and civil penalties

Who needs this

Composite wood products such as MDF, particleboard, and hardwood plywood
Finished furniture and goods containing regulated composite wood

Documents you need

Panel certification or mill certificate
Chain-of-custody and supplier records
Product label showing compliance
Records retained for the required period

Compliance checklist

Tick each item as you collect it. Saved in this browser only.

Panel certification or mill certificate
Chain-of-custody and supplier records
Product label showing compliance
Records retained for the required period

How to comply

Source panels from a certified mill or fabricator
Keep lot-level traceability records
Label finished goods as required
Retain records for at least three years

Brief for your lab or agent

Copy this into an email, then edit the product and channel.

Request: US TSCA Title VI Formaldehyde Compliance — United States
Product category: Furniture
Authority: US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Legal basis: TSCA Title VI, 40 CFR Part 770; California CARB ATCM 93120

Documents we already have:
  1. Panel certification or mill certificate
  2. Chain-of-custody and supplier records
  3. Product label showing compliance
  4. Records retained for the required period

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under US TSCA Title VI Formaldehyde Compliance in the United States?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Compliance must be in place before import; records are ongoing.

Panel certification and testing costs are carried by the supplier.

Common rejection reasons

Uncertified panels used in the finished product
Missing label on the finished good
Records cannot be traced to the production lot

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.