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    SCS No Added Urea Fortmaledehyde

    SCS Global Services

    Certified wood with no added harmful chemicals.

    For Buildings
    Health
    Environmental
    Industry

    Key Strengths

    • Recognized pathway to demonstrate NAUF compliance for green building standards like LEED
    • Backed by SCS Global Services, a well-established third-party certification body
    • Supports healthier indoor air quality by eliminating urea-formaldehyde from adhesives and resins
    • Helps manufacturers meet or exceed California CARB Phase 2 formaldehyde emission standards
    • Provides market differentiation for wood product manufacturers in health-conscious segments
    • Enables use of certified claims on product labeling and marketing materials

    Ideal For

    This certification is best suited for manufacturers of wood-based building products such as plywood, particleboard, MDF, and engineered wood who want to demonstrate their commitment to healthier indoor air quality. It is particularly valuable for companies supplying materials to green building projects, LEED-certified buildings, or health-conscious commercial and residential construction markets. Manufacturers seeking to differentiate their products in markets with strict formaldehyde regulations (e.g., California CARB Phase 2) will find this certification especially relevant.

    Target Audiences

    Product Manufacturers

    Industries

    Manufacturing
    Construction
    Real Estate

    Alignment & Recognition

    Accrediting Body

    ANSI National Accreditation Board

    Building Scope

    Performance
    Values/Processes

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Quick Facts

    Type

    Certification

    Regions
    Global
    North America
    Languages

    English

    How to Display This Recognition

    Public Seal/Badge
    Marketing Toolkit
    Online Registry

    Sources & Citations

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    SCS Global Services

    Last verified Mar 10, 2026