VOC emissions from melamine films and finish foils. The paper presents results of investigations on VOC emissions from melamine films and finish foils, i.e. materials used to refine surface of wood-based materials. Compound adsorption was carried out on the Tenax TA solid sorbent. Volatile organic compounds were analysed with the assistance of gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry and thermal desorption (GC/MS/TD). It was concluded, on the basis of the obtained research results, that the tested finishing materials were characterised by relatively low levels of noxious emissions.