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EU restricts formaldehyde in articles under REACH Annex XVII Entry 77
EU REACH ANNEX XVII Entry 77European CommissionEU
Announced
Jul 14, 2023
Effective
Aug 6, 2026
Implementation
Aug 6, 2026
Description
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1464 adds Entry 77 to REACH Annex XVII restricting formaldehyde (CAS No 50-00-0, EC No 200-001-8) and formaldehyde-releasing substances in articles. From August 6, 2026, articles cannot be placed on the market if formaldehyde release exceeds 0.062 mg/m³ for furniture and wood-based articles or 0.080 mg/m³ for other articles. Vehicle interior emission limits (0.062 mg/m³) apply from August 6, 2027. Exemptions apply to articles with naturally occurring formaldehyde, outdoor-exclusive articles, biocidal products, medical devices, and PPE.
Sources
- OfficialRegulation - 2023/1464 - EN
Key Findings
EU restricts formaldehyde in articles under REACH Annex XVII Entry 77
(1)the following entry is added: ‘77.Formaldehyde CAS No 50-00-0 EC No 200-001-8 and formaldehyde-releasing substances 1.Shall not be placed on the market in articles, after 6 August 2026, if, under the test conditions specified in Appendix 14, the concentration of formaldehyde released from those articles exceeds: (a)0,062 mg/m 3 for furniture and wood-based articles; (b)0,080 mg/m 3 for articles other than furnitur