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SPPH in the news: Dr. Karen Bartlett, a professor at the University of British Columbias School of Population and Public Health, told CBC News that the studies associating miscarriage with formaldehyde exposure relate to occupational exposure, which are at higher levels than the level detected in the Lees bedroom. Dr. Karen Bartlett says consumers should be informed about the emission factors of furnishings before bringing them into their homes. (CBC) Dr. Bartlett told CBC News that high-end furniture should not be off-gassing formaldehyde. She said that in North America there is no requirement that manufacturers label furniture with its formaldehyde content, but in Europe information about the emission rates of formaldehyde in wood products is readily available. “In Europe for example, if youre going to the equivalent to your Home Depot, you would be able to choose your materials based on the emission factor. We cant do that in North America,” Bartlett said. Dr. Bartlett said Canadian consumers should be given that information. “I would absolutely recommend that we be given the option of having that information so that we could choose low-emitting materials.” cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/formaldehyde-in-furniture-caused-ill-effects-allege-b-c-newlyweds-1.2667683
Posted on: Mon, 09 Jun 2014 17:29:39 +0000

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