CARB is the California Air Resources Board. It is a department within the cabinet-level California Environmental Protection Agency.
The stated goals of CARB include attaining and maintaining healthy air quality; protecting the public from exposure to toxic air contaminants; and providing innovative approaches for complying with air pollution rules and regulations.
CARB sets requirements for manufacturers of composite wood panels and other construction products. The Regulation sets limits on formaldehyde emissions for polymer-containing materials:
- Wood particle board
- Laminated chipboard
- Laminated medium density fibreboard
- Medium density fibreboard
- Plywood
- Laminated flooring
- Wall panel
- Furniture
During the certification process, the inspector checks whether the production capacity for the manufacture of composite wood products is able to meet the ASTM formaldehyde emission standards (ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials)).
Plyterra Group passes inspections and tests, as well as regular quality checks at production sites to obtain a CARB certificate of ultra-low formaldehyde emissions.
