CARB Phase 2 Compliance

Certification that a composite wood product meets the California Air Resources Board’s Phase 2 limit for formaldehyde emissions — commonly shortened to CARB2 — a standard later adopted federally under EPA TSCA Title VI. It covers plywood, MDF, and particleboard, keeping formaldehyde emissions low enough to make them the healthier choice for kitchen interiors. Reputable cabinet brands build with CARB-compliant materials across their lines.