The United States sets the most stringent wood product standards

 

Recently, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed two proposed regulations to ensure that its domestically produced and imported composite wood products meet the formaldehyde emission standards set by Congress. This is another major wooden product regulation that will be released after the European Union's wood products began to implement forest (FSC) certification for wood and wood products in March last year.

 

 

China has become the world's largest producer and seller of wood products. In recent years, wood products have gradually become an important engine for foreign trade exports. Furniture, wood-based panels, laminate flooring and other wood products rank first in the world, and the proportion of exports to the United States Climbing year by year.

 

Despite the steady increase in export value, the survival situation of internal and external problems such as RMB appreciation and anti-dumping still arouses industry concerns. Especially at present, countries around the world are raising the environmental barriers for wood products. A series of policies to suppress exports will affect every step Industry chain.

 

The United States sets the strictest standards

 

In July 2011, the "Formaldehyde Standards Act for Composite Wood Products" passed by the United States Congress was formally implemented, formulating standards for formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products, and requiring the EPA to propose provisions to implement the Act. The bill can be called the most stringent formaldehyde emission requirement of composite wood products in the world, which is 1000 times higher than the national standard.

 

To ensure the implementation of the "Formaldehyde Standards Act for Composite Wood Products", the US Environmental Protection Agency has proposed two proposed regulations. The first item specifies the hardwood plywood, medium density fiberboard, particle board and finished products produced, imported, sold and supplied in the United States. The detailed terms of formaldehyde emission also include testing requirements, laminated product regulations, product labeling requirements, record keeping, storage prohibition regulations and enforcement regulations. In addition, the regulations also set an exemption period, which stipulates that products made from formaldehyde-free resins or hardwood plywood, medium density fiberboard, and particle board have reached the formaldehyde emissions required by the regulations. You can apply for a two-year test certification from the relevant third-party certification body And record exemption period.

 

The second law rule establishes a third-party certification framework, and wood product manufacturers must apply for product certification from the third-party certification bodies listed in the Toxic Substances Management Law. Applicants for certification must submit the following information: the name, address, telephone number and other contact information of the board manufacturer; a copy of the manufacturer's quality control manual; the name and contact information of the manufacturer's quality control manager; the product identification and resin for the certification application Chemical formula; at least one test according to regulations and regular quality control tests conducted within 3 months according to regulations.

 

Wood products trade is getting worse

 

The impact of the FSC “identity card” implemented by the European Union has not dissipated before. Most companies are busy applying for FSC chain of custody certification to cope with this problem. The United States will raise the threshold of wood product imports again will undoubtedly cause a second shock wave, making wood products Trade is getting worse.

 

From a long-term perspective, exports will be mainly limited by the following major bottlenecks: First, the cost of furniture sheets, paints, glues and other materials will increase. The superposition of production costs and certification costs will lead to increased export costs and sharply reduce export profits. Second, strict third-party certification requirements have forced enterprises to strive for this import "license", which will lead to a significant extension of product certification cycle and import customs clearance time. Third, the stringent formaldehyde limit standards have led to an increase in the probability of being notified or even returned and recalled abroad, greatly reducing the profitability of the enterprise and the opportunity to obtain export orders.

 

Transformation and upgrading are imminent

 

Although exports face many uncertainties and instability factors, the stringent regulations will force companies to speed up their transformation. The inspection and quarantine department reminds enterprises to face the severe challenges of laws and regulations, scientifically and rationally examine the double-sided effects of export barriers, convert potential risks into export advantages, seize the development opportunities, and meet the difficulties.

 

One is to take the road of reforming the traditional production process. Introduce advanced foreign technology, strive to improve the quality management system and the self-inspection and self-control system for the export of wood products of toxic and hazardous substances. Carry out third-party certification of products as soon as possible, obtain qualified testing certificates from qualified testing institutions, and urge the export of wood products to a higher level.

 

The second is to check the limit from the source. Pay attention to the inspection and testing of raw and auxiliary materials, strictly implement the qualified supplier evaluation procedures, select "green suppliers", and improve the traceability management system; pay special attention to the mandatory requirements of quality and safety projects such as formaldehyde, heavy metals, flame retardancy, etc. National regulations require the procurement of raw materials such as wood and wood products to enhance the competitiveness of the international market.

 

The third is to increase the export share of environmentally friendly low-carbon products as an important means to adjust the export structure of wood products. The future will be the time for wood products and environmentally friendly materials to become popular, research and development of safer and environmentally friendly adhesives, exploration and development of new products made of bamboo and wood, and the creation of new non-toxic and non-polluting raw materials will greatly help to develop product sales and enhance exports stamina.

 

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