Rule lifecycle · RIN:1218-AD64
Formaldehyde
Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration — observed across 3 documents over 386 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
OSHA is proposing stricter workplace limits on formaldehyde exposure because the chemical causes serious breathing problems and cancer risk with long-term contact. If your business uses formaldehyde in any process, review the new requirements and decide whether to submit comments about how they might affect your operations before the August 21 deadline.
First seen
Jul 1, 2025
Last seen
Jul 22, 2026
Latest stage
Proposed Rule
PRORULE → RULE
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Comments close
Friday, August 21, 2026
Stage timeline
Proposed·Jul 1, 2025
Formaldehyde
#2025-11639
Proposed·Aug 20, 2025
Formaldehyde
#2025-15907
Proposed·Jul 22, 2026·91 FR 46029
Formaldehyde
comments close Aug 21, 2026#2026-14849