The key factor that determines whether a living space is truly safe lies in something we cannot see with the naked eye: the level of emissions released from interior materials. Understanding the importance of indoor air quality, KES introduces its premium wood panels certified to CARB-P2/EPA USA standards – a safety shield recognized by the U.S. Government to help protect the health of your entire family.
In particular, many homeowners assume that the CARB-P2 label is the same as the common E2 standard. In fact, it's quite the opposite! This is one of the most trusted safety certifications in the United States, and here's why:
Among the world's highest safety standards: While European standards generally range from E2 
E1, CARB-P2/EPA USA represents one of the highest levels of safety for formaldehyde emissions.
The number "2" does not mean a lower grade: P2 stands for Phase 2. In the United States, this refers to the regulation that limits formaldehyde emissions from wood panels to an extremely low level (approximately 0.09–0.11 ppm). A panel carrying the P2 designation demonstrates that it is manufactured using safe production technology.
Strict quality assurance through third-party certification: CARB-P2/EPA compliance is independently verified by accredited U.S. third-party agencies through unannounced factory inspections and random product testing.
A trusted certification recognized by the U.S. Government: CARB and EPA are among the most respected environmental and air quality regulatory authorities in the United States. Wood panels certified to this standard have successfully passed rigorous testing to meet the requirements for the U.S. market.
Measures actual formaldehyde emissions: The CARB-P2/EPA standard requires testing using the ASTM E1333 large chamber method, which measures the actual amount of formaldehyde released into the air under real-world conditions, rather than only measuring the formaldehyde content inside the panel as many conventional standards do.
Choosing KES wood panels certified to CARB-P2/EPA USA means choosing to proactively protect your family's health with one of the strictest safety standards in the United States.
