Some background on the CA law: http://greensource.construction.com/news/080107CARB.asp http://greensource.construction.com/news/080107CARB.asp "The new CARB ru

Some background on the CA law: http://greensource.construction.com/news/080107CARB.asp http://greensource.construction.com/news/080107CARB.asp "The new CARB rule sets thresholds for emissions of formaldehyde from various panel products that take effect in two phases between 2009 and 2012 (see chart). It is difficult to compare these limits with their counterparts in Europe and Japan due to the differences in testing protocols. The phase-one targets are designed to establish a reasonable baseline based on today’s common practice, while curtailing low-cost, high-emitting, imported products. Phase two, on the other hand, is intended to force manufacturers to shift to advanced and emerging technologies. CARB officials tout the fact that, once fully implemented, its formaldehyde emission limits will be the tightest in the world. Products sold for use in manufactured homes are exempted from these new requirements because state law cannot supersede federal rules in this area."