Product Compliance

We work to ensure our food-contact packaging materials comply with the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regulations.

REACH, or Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals, is a chemical regulation adopted by the European Union in December 2006. Weyerhaeuser is affected by this regulation, as it applies to the products that we export directly into the European Union or where we sell products to non-EU customers who then use our products in their sales to the EU. Cellulose fiber (CAS #65996-61-4) is exempt from REACH per Annex IV of the regulation.

We are not aware of any fines for noncompliance with laws or regulations concerning the provision and use of our products and services.

Lacey Act Compliance

In 2008, the United States amended its Lacey Act, a major initiative to combat global trafficking in “illegally taken” wildlife, fish and plants, including illegally sourced wood and products derived from wood. As amended, the Lacey Act makes it unlawful to import, export, sell, receive, acquire, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce any plant, with some limited exceptions, taken (cut or harvested) in violation of U.S., state or foreign laws that protect plants. In addition, on May 1, 2009, the U.S. will start phasing-in the requirement of an electronic import declaration for shipments of most plants and plant products being brought into the United States.

It is Weyerhaeuser's longstanding policy to ensure we and our sources comply with all laws and do not cause or encourage destruction of forest areas at risk of loss from unsustainable practices. Weyerhaeuser will not knowingly purchase or use wood, wood fiber or products for distribution that originate from illegal logging. To implement the Lacey Act amendments, Weyerhaeuser Company and its subsidiaries have implemented changes to their wood and wood-product purchasing agreements requiring certification of country of origin for products sourced outside of and imported into the United States.