Compliance with import certification requirements

FI. Ensuring Compliance with Import Certification Requirements... 

If there are imports, then the seller s compliance with import certification requirements should be evaluated. 

If there are imports, then the business compliance with import certification requirements should be evaluated. Monetary penalties for systematic noncomphance can be significant, and the parties can contractually allocate liability for pre-Closing violations. 

The importer itself, or its authorized agent, must fulfill the TSCA certification requirement by filing either a positive certification if the chemical shipment is subject to TSCA and is in compliance with applicable TSCA requirements or a negative certification if the chemical shipment is not subject to TSCA. The Customs Regulations specify the exact language that must be used to make the applicable certification ... 

As described earlier, ISO 14000 is a voluntary standard for environmental management systems. It does NOT require compliance with the regulations of the country in which the company is located. In some countries, it is possible that regulations may be more stringent than the standard. It seems likely, however, that in some countries achieving certification of adherence to the standard would improve the quality of environmental practices in that country. If, as expected, many countries adopt laws that require imported products to have been produced by companies certified to be adhering to ISO 14000, then environmental practices will almost certainly be improved worldwide. 

The Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule requires renovators to create certifications and keep records that demonstrate compliance with the each detail of the renovation rules for three years, or longer if required by another law7 In practice it is important to retain compliance documents for longer, and the exact length of time depends on the state in which the renovator operates. In most jurisdictions the statute of limitations for a tort action brought by a person who was a child at the time of an injury can be extended beyond the time that would have been allowed for an adult to bring a tort action.In any event records should be maintained for the five years of the TSCA statute of limitations. ... 

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