Wood Industry Groups Announce Compliance Training for Trade Professionals

Alexandria, Va. -- The International Wood Products Association (IWPA) is partnering with the North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) and the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) to host IWPA’s Wood Trade Compliance Week Feb. 24-27, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. The week-long event will provide wood industry executives and compliance professionals with a comprehensive analysis of the requirements of the Lacey Act and other laws relevant to trade in wood products.

“IWPA developed the due diligence training and resources for wood trade professionals to empower the wood products industry and provide them with the tools they need to successfully fulfill their role in sourcing decisions,” said Cindy Squires, IWPA executive director. “There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to sourcing and compliance. These due diligence tools reflect the legal requirements and the industry’s need for flexibility to adjust their corporate standards and procedures based on the particular specifications of their product, the country of origin and the complexity of their supply chain.”