CARB批准证书

Whereas, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has adopted the "Airborne Toxic Control Measure to Reduce Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products" (ATCM; title 17, California Code of Regulations, sections 93120-93120.12), which establishes formaldehyde emission standards for composite wood products;

Whereas, section 93120.3(b) of the ATCM requires that manufacturers of composite wood products must verify compliance with formaldehyde emission standards by using a third-party certifier (TPC) approved by CARB;

Whereas, the ATCM requires TPCs to:

1. Verify the accuracy of the emission test procedures and facilities used by composite wood product manufacturers to conduct formaldehyde emission tests;
2. Monitor manufacturer quality assurance programs; and
3. Provide independent audits and inspections;

Whereas, section 93120.4 of the ATCM sets forth the process for CARB's Executive Officer to approve TPCs;

Whereas, section 93120.4(b)(1) of the ATCM requires that applications to become a CARB-approved TPC must be submitted to the Executive Officer in writing and must contain:

1. Evidence of actual field experience in the verification of laboratories and wood products, to demonstrate how applicants will be able to competently perform the requirements for TPCs of composite wood products listed in section 93120.12, Appendix 3, of the ATCM;
2. Evidence of the ability to properly train and supervise inspectors;
3. Evidence of a current product certification agency accreditation; and
4. A list of the composite wood products that the applicant is applying to verify and evidence that the applicant is qualified to verify these products;

Whereas, Evertrust International Certification Company, Limited (Evertrust) submitted an original application dated July 5, 2021, which was deemed complete on July 20, 2021;

Whereas, section 93120.4(b)(4) of the ATCM provides that the Executive Officer shall approve the application and issue an Executive Order if the evidence submitted by the applicant is sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant can competently perform the tasks specified in section 93120.12, Appendix 3, of the ATCM; and

Whereas, the Executive Officer finds that the application demonstrated the ability of the applicant to comply with section 93120.4(b)(1).

Now, therefore, it is ordered that Evertrust is hereby approved as a TPC and is issued the following number designating them as a CARB-approved TPC: TPC-48.

Be it further ordered that Evertrust is a CARB-approved TPC for the following composite wood products: hardwood plywood, particleboard, and medium density fiberboard.

Be it further ordered that this approval is subject to the following conditions:

• Evertrust must provide their CARB-approved TPC number to each manufacturer it has subcontracted with for services, as specified in section 93120.12, Appendix 3, of the ATCM.
• Evertrust's subcontract laboratories listed in Attachment A must participate in an inter-laboratory comparison study of their primary and/or secondary chamber facilities.
• If Evertrust wishes to use a subcontract laboratory other than is listed in Attachment A, Evertrust must submit a request to the Executive Officer in writing and must provide evidence for which it demonstrate that the subcontractor can competently perform the tasks to which it is employed. Evertrust shall not use the subcontractor unless the Executive Officer approves the request in writing.
• Evertrust shall immediately notify the Executive Officer if any accreditation or certification provided in support of their initial application is renewed, allowed to expire, or revoked within the duration of this Executive Order.

Be it further ordered that this Executive Order shall have a duration of two years from the date it is executed; within 120 days prior to the expiration of this Executive Order, Evertrust may apply for re-approval by submitting an updated application to the Executive Officer as provided in section 93120.4 of the ATCM.

Be it further ordered that the Executive Officer may review and, for good cause, modify or revoke this Executive Order as provided in section 93120.4(d) of the ATCM. The Executive Officer shall not modify or revoke this Executive Order without affording Evertrust with the opportunity for a hearing in accordance with the procedures specified in title 17, California Code of Regulations, section 60055.1 et seq.

Be it further ordered that Evertrust must maintain records in electronic or hard copy form for two years, for review by CARB upon request, as specified in section 93120.12, Appendix 3, of the ATCM.

Be it further ordered that on or before March 1 of each year, Evertrust must provide an annual report to CARB for the previous calendar year, as specified in section 93120.12, Appendix 3, of the ATCM.