SINGAPORE — The National Environment Agency (NEA) is actively studying the issue of formaldehyde emitted from composite wood products and adhesives following a reported rise in cases of the harmful chemical in homes.
SINGAPORE — The National Environment Agency is actively studying the issue of formaldehyde emitted from composite wood products and adhesives following a reported rise in cases of the harmful chemical in homes.SINGAPORE — The National Environment Agency is actively studying the issue of formaldehyde emitted from composite wood products and adhesives following a reported rise in cases of the harmful chemical in homes.
Short-term exposure to formaldehyde can cause irritation to the skin and eyes, or breathing difficulties. In the long term, someone exposed to the chemical could contract cancer.MP Edward Chia asked if the authorities would consider implementing stricter import regulations or mandatory testing on imported wooden furniture.
"The furniture industry has made an effort to lower formaldehyde emissions," said Mr Baey, who added that the Alliance for Action on Sustainable Spaces — jointly formed by the Singapore Business Federation, Singapore Furniture Industries Council and Singapore Green Building Council — developed and launched a set of industry guidelines and recommendations to improve indoor air quality last year.
Companies found importing, manufacturing or possessing for the purpose of selling or offering for sale in Singapore interior paints with formaldehyde levels equal to or exceeding 0.01 per cent of the weight of the paint may be fined up to S$50,000 or jailed for up to two years, or both. Wood products bearing the Singapore Green Label will have formaldehyde levels certified to be low or non-detectable, while interior paints certified with the label will have no formaldehyde.
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