What is EPA doing to assess the safety of CCA-treated wood?
EPA is currently reviewing the use of CCA-treated wood in light of the latest science and safety standards under the Agency’s reregistration program. Throughout this transition process (see Manufacturers to Use New Wood Preservatives site), we have continued working on our risk assessment and the Agency is continuing to proceed with a risk assessment. Through our risk assessment process to date, we have received extensive recommendations from the Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP), a group of scientific experts, on the best approach to evaluating potential risks to children from exposure to decks and play-structures. Visit the SAP Report for more information. We have also received many comments from the public, stakeholders, industry, and public interest groups and we will review these comments as we determine the next steps.
