Japan Agriculture Standard enacted legislation in 2003 to reduce formaldehyde emissions in composite wood products. This formaldehyde regulation for wood panels is widely considered the most stringent in the world.
JAS |
Average |
Maximum |
F4S |
0.3mg/L |
0.4mg/L |
F3S |
0.5mg/L |
0.7mg/L |
F2S |
1.5mg/L |
2.1mg/L |
F1S |
5.0mg/L |
7.0mg/L |