Formaldehyde regulation by European Union
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The EU has issued legislation to regulate formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing substances in articles. The new law will be implemented in phases, starting August 6, 2026.
Because of this, on July 17, 2023, the European Union (EU) issued the regulation to regulate formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing substances in articles.
By using Moldefeat, formaldehyde emissions from plywood can be reduced to the limits set by the REACH regulation. Also, by applying Moldefeat indoors, the amount of formaldehyde in the indoor space can be reduced to the REACH limit.
Regulation (EU) 2023/1464 of July 14, 2023
Amending Annex XVII of REACH as regards formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers, Official Journal of the EU, July 17, 2023
Regulation (EU) 2023/1464
The new restriction imposes limits expressed as an emission limit. A general article limit of 0.08 mg/m³ as measured in conditions equivalent primarily to EN 717-1. A limit is set to 0.062 mg/m³ for wood-based articles and furniture. Some exceptions apply, for example for articles to be used exclusively outdoors.
| Scope | Requirement | Method | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furniture and wood-based articles | ≤ 0.062 mg/m3 | Chamber method as described in Appendix 14, paragraph 1 | After August 6, 2026 |
| Articles other than furniture and wood-based articles | ≤ 0.080 mg/m3 | ||
| Interior of road vehicles, including trucks and buses | ≤ 0.062 mg/m3 | Ambient mode according to ISO 12219-1 or ISO 12219-10 (see Appendix 14, paragraph 2) | After August 6, 2027 |
What is the REACH regulation?
The REACH regulation is a European Union (EU) regulation that came into force on 1st June 2007. The aim of the REACH regulation is to ensure the safe use of chemicals within the EU, whilst promoting the competitiveness of the EU chemicals industry. The REACH regulation places obligations on manufacturers, importers, and downstream users of chemicals, with the aim of improving the safety of chemicals throughout their lifecycle for both humans and the environment.
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