CARB P2 is the California rule; TSCA Title VI is the federal rule that largely mirrors it. Both require a test report naming the board grade and method, plus a chain of custody from panel to finished cabinet. The claim usually fails on paperwork, not on the board.
CARB P2 is the California rule; TSCA Title VI is federal.
A valid report names grade, method, result, lab and date.
Chain of custody links panel to cabinet.
Hold a report plus a per-shipment declaration.
Keep records at least three years.
1. The two rules
CARB P2 comes from California and sets limits for composite wood. TSCA Title VI is the federal rule and largely mirrors it. For a supplier, meeting CARB P2 usually satisfies TSCA Title VI in substance; for a buyer, the difference is in the paperwork and the scope.
2. CARB P2 vs TSCA Title VI
| Parámetro | CARBOHIDRATO P2 | Título VI de la TSCA |
|---|---|---|
| Nivel | California | Federal |
| <b></b><b></b> | Madera compuesta | Madera compuesta |
| Limit basis | Fase 2 | Mirrors phase 2 |
| Trámites | Report and declaration | Report and declaration |
| Cumplimiento | Estado | Federal |
The numeric limits are revised from time to time. Check the current version for the project, and do not rely on a number remembered from an old report.
3. Alcance
Scope covers panels, doors and carcasses, including MDF, particleboard and plywood. Solid wood is generally out of scope, but a composite core with a veneer face is in scope. A cabinet can be partly in and partly out, which is why the report has to name each board.
4. A valid report
A valid report names the board grade, the method, the result, the laboratory and the date. It should also link to the batch or the supplier invoice. A report that names only the factory is a claim about the factory, not the board.
5. Chain of custody
Chain of custody is the trail from the panel supplier to the finished cabinet. Without it, a report proves a panel was compliant, not that the cabinet uses that panel. Ask for the panel invoice and the production record that links it to the order.
6. Declarations per shipment
Most buyers hold the underlying report on file and take a declaration per shipment that ties the goods to the report. The declaration should name the order, the board grade and the report reference. The compliance documents guide shows where it sits in the pack.
7. Verifying a supplier claim
Verify at three points: the quote, the pre-shipment inspection and the arrival documents. At each point, check the report reference against the order. A claim that cannot be traced to a report is a risk, not a compliance position.
8. Errores comunes
Three mistakes recur: accepting a factory certificate as a board report, missing the chain of custody, and relying on an old report after a board change. Each is avoidable by asking for the report reference and the panel invoice at the same time.
9. Una lista de verificación antes de comprometerse.
Antes de firmar, confirme seis puntos: la calidad de la placa, el modelo de hardware, el sistema de acabado, el estándar de embalaje, el alcance de la inspección y el calendario de pagos. Todos deben constar por escrito, no por teléfono. La lista de verificación del presupuesto resume estos seis puntos en una comparación de una página.
10. Errores comunes
El error más común es comparar el precio de fábrica con el costo de entrega. El segundo es no incluir la inspección en el presupuesto. El tercero es pagar el saldo antes de que se apruebe la inspección. Todos estos errores se pueden evitar con un alcance del proyecto por escrito y una inspección previa al envío.
11. Cómo medir la habitación
Mida cada pared en tres puntos: superior, medio e inferior, y utilice la medida más pequeña. Las paredes rara vez son perfectamente cuadradas, y una curvatura de 10 mm en tres metros modifica el relleno. Mida el techo en cada esquina y anote la ubicación de enchufes, radiadores y tuberías de desagüe antes de dibujar. Un levantamiento a escala ahorra más tiempo que un dibujo rápido, y la guía de medición incluye una hoja imprimible.
Preguntas frecuentes
What is CARB P2?
CARB P2 is the California Air Resources Board phase 2 limit for composite wood products. It applies to panels used in cabinets sold in California and is widely adopted across the US market.
Does TSCA Title VI replace CARB P2?
No. TSCA Title VI is the federal rule and largely mirrors CARB P2. In practice a product that meets CARB P2 usually meets TSCA Title VI, but the paperwork must show both.
What does a valid test report include?
The board grade, the test method, the result, the laboratory and the date. It should also link to the batch or the supplier invoice.
¿Qué es la cadena de custodia?
The trail from the panel supplier to the finished cabinet. Without it, a test report proves a panel was compliant, not that the cabinet uses it.
Do I need a certificate per shipment?
Usually a report plus a declaration per shipment, with the underlying report on file. The declaration ties the shipment to the report.
¿Cuánto tiempo deben conservarse los registros?
At least three years. US rules and buyers can ask after clearance, and an insurer may ask after a claim.
