Do your products contain formaldehyde?
Trace amounts of formaldehyde can be found in our products as it is a naturally occurring substance, however, we do not add formaldehyde to our range.
As a precautionary measure, IKEA has phased out several chemicals that could potentially be harmful, often ahead of legislation.
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