Forestry certification Lacey Act

[jim king]

http://www.wri.org/stories/2009/12/fact-sheet-are-you-ready-lacey-act

The most powerful law in the US Government does not recognize certification ?¿


Does certification mean that a forest product is exempt or already in compliance with the amended Lacey Act?
Third-party sustainable forestry certification and legality verification systems are very good approaches for demonstrating “due care.” They help demonstrate to both governments and customers that you have taken proactive steps to eliminate illegal wood or plant material from your supply chain.

However, certifi cation and verifi cation are not required by the Lacey Act, do not serve as “get-out-of-jail free” cards, and do not relieve importers of the requirement to submit appropriate import declaration

information to APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of USDA) or U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.