Does the ATCM apply to molded pallet blocks?
Molded pallet blocks that are made in individual molds and made specifically as molded pallet components are exempt for the ATCM. If in a given manufacturing process no flat panels are made or used, and if the resulting molded pallet block products have a very specific purpose, then molded pallet block products would not be subject to the ATCM. 7. Would toilet seats be subject to the regulation? If the products (toilet seats) are compression molded, meaning that flat panel products (such as medium density fiberboard, particleboard, or hardwood plywood) are not used manufacturing these products, then the product is exempt from the regulation. Some toilet seats are made by a cut-out or routered method; these particular products derive from a flat composite wood product panel, which is subject to the regulation. If products are made by bending a flat panel, then the fabricated toilet seat would be subject to the regulation and would need to be made with compliant materials. (Please also s
