I. The Philippine Furniture Industry

II. Directory of Members

III. Regulation on Formaldehyde

• Basic Facts on Formaldehyde
• Import Policy on Formaldehyde
• List of Third Party Certifiers
• Article on the ban on formaldehyde

IV. Lacey Act

The Lacey Act, first enacted in 1900 and significantly amended in 1981, is the United States oldest wildlife protection statute. Effective May 22, 2008, Lacey Act amendments make it unlawful to import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce any plant, with some limited exceptions, taken or traded in violation of the laws of a U.S. State or foreign country.

• US to impose new plant import declaration rules starting April 1

V. 2008 PHILEXPORT Sectoral Consultations: Matrix of Action Points