Can noncompliant composite wood panels and/or finished goods be donated after the expiration of an applicable sell-through period?
No. Business entities may not opt for donating their noncompliant inventories. In the ATCM (California Code of Regulations, title 17, Section 93120 (b)), the purpose is stated as “…..the purpose of this airborne toxic control measure is to reduce formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products, that are sold, offered for sale, supplied, used, or manufactured for sale in California. By making donations, a business would be “supplying” noncompliant products and potentially exposing the California public to high-emitting and unhealthy products. 74. Are travel goods, including backpacks, luggage, leather goods, business and travel accessories, handbags, business and computer cases etc., that contain small amount of composite wood products would be subject to the ATCM? Why do I have to use compliant materials if linings and other durable materials fully encapsulates the composite wood products? Under the ATCM, some items such as backpacks, luggage, leather goods, business, and travel ac
