Lacey Act Compliance Training
Get clear, practical guidance on declarations, enforcement, and Phase VII updates through IWPA’s in-person sessions and flexible online learning paths.
IWPA’s education courses will help those covered by the declaration receive a thorough overview of the Lacey Act, including the newest Lacey Act Phase VII additions.
Classes will offer information on the history of the Lacey Act, enforcement actions, and guidelines for filling out a declaration.
There are two single-day, in-person training classes scheduled for August to be held in El Cajon, CA. Use the following links to register for a class:
These on-demand courses provide attendees with a self-paced online course, with a summary of the requirements of the Lacey Act and the Lacey Act declaration process.
The International Wood Products Association has long been a leader in compliance and due diligence training for the wood products industry. Recognizing the need for broader compliance training for Phase VII of the Lacey Act declaration, IWPA created additional training designed to address the broader scope.
What industries should take Lacey Act compliance training?
ANY company who imports plant products or products that contain plant products should take this lacey act compliance course. Phase VII includes a wide variety of materials and plant products, such as furniture, cork, and some essential oils that have not yet required a declaration.
Is there training available for Lacey Act compliance?
Yes. Lacey Act compliance training is available through IWPA University, offering the latest information on Lacey Act Phase VII, Lacey Act enforcement, guidelines for filing a Lacy Act declaration and more.
How does the online training for the Lacey Act work? How long does the training take?
On-demand courses will be offered online to help you and your company comply. Available 24/7, the online training allows you to learn at your own pace and convenience. The online training is split into individual learning modules, with a total number of modules of between two and five depending on the training path. Each module is designed to take between 30 to 60 minutes and has an assessment at the end. A learner must complete an assessment with a score of 80% or higher before he can proceed to the next module. You can stop and resume where you left off as much as you like.
Who should complete Lacey Act compliance training?
These new Lacey Act compliance training courses are designed for anyone involved in the purchasing or trade of any plant product covered under the Lacey Act declarations. The courses are encouraged for CEOs, CFOs, buyers, compliance staff, customs specialists, sales staff, and importers involved in trade of any plant product. Brokers and service providers who need to support their importer clients with creating entry of goods declarations have a course specifically designed for that need as well.
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IWPA also offers more in-depth, interactive multi-day in-person compliance and due diligence courses. Periodically check our Class Schedule on this page or reach out to Baron to inquire about upcoming courses.
