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CARB Executive Order W-25-002 re-approves Benchmark Holdings, LLC as a CARB Third-Party Certifier (TPC-2) under §93120.4
California CCR Title 17 §93120–§93120.12 — Formaldehyde ATCM for Composite Wood ProductsCalifornia Air Resources BoardUS, California
Announced
Jul 15, 2025
Description
CARB issued Executive Order W-25-002 re-approving Benchmark Holdings, LLC as a CARB-approved Third-Party Certifier (TPC-2) under 17 CCR §93120.4 for the Composite Wood Products Formaldehyde ATCM (17 CCR §93120–§93120.12). This action affects which certifiers manufacturers can use to demonstrate compliance with formaldehyde emission standards for covered composite wood products (hardwood plywood, particleboard, MDF). The EO supersedes the prior EO W-23-002 and includes administrative conditions (e.g., ongoing accreditation/notification obligations and other program requirements) during the approval term.
Sources
- OfficialState of California