SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 13, 2002

THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

2030 Dow Center, Midland, Michigan 48674
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(989) 636-1000

Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure

On August 13, 2002, The Dow Chemical Company submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission the Statements under Oath of the Principal Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s June 27, 2002 Order requiring the filing of sworn statements pursuant to Section 21(a)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, File No. 4-460.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report:

Exhibit No.

99.1  Statement Under Oath of Principal Executive Officer Regarding Facts and Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act Filings

99.2  Statement Under Oath of Principal Financial Officer Regarding Facts and Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act Filings

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: August 13, 2002                     THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY