Lacey · United States · Regulation
US Lacey Act
Makes it illegal to import plants or plant products harvested in breach of the laws of the country of origin. Many imports also need a declaration stating the species and country of harvest.
Who it affects
US importers of plants and plant products, and their suppliers.
What it requires
- Due care to make sure products were legally harvested
- Species and country of harvest for declarations
How POINT helps
POINT captures this evidence in the field and keeps it linked through every handoff, so it's ready to share when a buyer, auditor or authority asks.
- Species and country of harvest
- Harvest permits and concession records
- Chain of custody from forest to export
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