Ispm 15 is an international phytosanitary measure developed by the international plant protection convention ippc that sets down standards for treatment and marking of wood packaging material wpm and affects all wpm pallets, crates, dunnage etc. This standard was first adopted by the fourth session of the interim commission on phytosanitary measures in march 2002 as. The regulations and regulations were summarized in the socalled ispm 15 and. A core value of these international standards is the harmonization of national regulations, which facilitates trade. Ispms are the standards, guidelines and recommendations recognised as the basis for phytosanitary measures applied by members of the world trade organization wto under the agreement on the.
The information on this web page is considered correct and current. Alsc was an advisor to aphis at meetings of the ippc where the. It is the international standard for regulating the movement of timber packaging and dunnage through international trade and aims to prevent the global spread of timber pests. Ispm 15 regulation global wood packaging restrictions. Ispm 15 is the international standards for phytosanitary measures. It is the international standard for regulating the. The animal plant health inspection service aphis under the department of agriculture is the nppo for the us. The organisms in wood can be parasitic, that can lead to diseases in plants and plant products. International standards help to ensure that import requirements have a scientific basis. Alternatives to wood packaging material timber creek. All wood packing material must be free of bark and will be inspected on arrival. Explanatory document for ispm 15 regulation of wood packaging. Ispm 154 international plant protection convention.
Definitions and abbreviations bark free wood wood from which all bark excluding the vascular cambium, ingrown bark around knots, and bark pockets between rings of annual growth has been removed ispm pub. Ispm 23 guidelines for inspection ispm 236 international plant protection convention 1. The ispm15 standard is designed to prevent the spread of insects and disease via overseas wood packaging materials such as crates, dunnage, and pallets. Mar 05, 2020 wood packaging materials usda has adopted the international standard for wood packaging material wpm that was approved by the international plant protection convention ippc on march 15, 2002. In april 2009, a revised standard ispm 15 regulation of wood packaging material in international trade was adopted by the cpm4. Regulation of wood packaging material in international trade ispm 15 international plant protection convention ispm 155 adoption this standard was first adopted by the fourth session of the interim. Dafm exports of wood packaging material ispm no 15. As the national plant protection organization of the united states, the united states department of agriculture, in coordination with the wood packaging material industry, has developed an export program to guarantee compliance with the import requirements of trading countries. According to ispm 15, all solid wood and wood packaging materials wpm over 6 mm in thickness used for export, such as wooden pallets, dunnage and crating, must be treated. If you are using this type of packaging to pack and. Prior to 2001 certification of wpm as being free of pests was. The international standard for solid wood packaging material. For all packaging materials consisting of deciduous and softwood, the following applies. Ippc ispm15 pallet and crate certified heat treatment provider.
Inspections are carried out by nppos or under their authority see also ispm phytosanitary certification system 7, ispm 20 guidelines for a. Ispm 15 is implemented by national plant protection organization nppo of each country. In germany, this has been done through the plant inspection ordinance. Explanatory document for ispm 15 regulation of wood. May 24, 2017 if country isnt listed, contact your export certification specialist for existing requirements of wood packaging material. Definitions and abbreviations barkfree wood wood from which all bark excluding the vascular cambium, ingrown bark around knots, and bark pockets between rings of. It was created by the international plant protection convention ippc, a part of the united nations food and agriculture organization. Regulation of wood packaging material in international trade ispm 15 international plant protection convention ispm 15 5 adoption this standard was first adopted by the fourth session of the interim commission on phytosanitary measures in march 2002 as guidelines for regulating wood packaging material in international trade. Ispm 116 international plant protection convention. Canadian food inspection service cfia chile june 1, 2005 chile notified the wto of their intent to implement and enforce ispm 15 regulations for wood packaging. In a final rule published in the federal register on september 16, 2004, the u.
Ispm 11 pest risk analysis for quarantine pests was adopted by the third session of the interim commission on phytosanitary measures in april 2001. Nonmanufactured wood packaging materials used in pallets, crates, dunnage, boxes and bracing must be heat treated to 56 degrees celsius for a minimum 30 minutes or fumigated with methyl bromide. Requirements for solid wood packaging used to import or export goods. Guidelines for the notification of noncompliance and emergency action ispm international plant protection convention ispm 7 4. What will happen when the wpm is properly marked but pests are found anyway.
Dec 01, 2009 between the two countries is currently exempt from the ispm 15 compliance requirements. The regulations require that all nonexempt wood packaging material, be it hardwood or softwood, must be heat treated to the core for 30 minutes at 56 degrees celsius or be. Frequently asked questions on wood packaging materials 15. Instances of noncompliance can be found on page 9 of ispm in section 4. Department of agriculture usda amended its regulations with the goal of decreasing the risk of. Ispm 15 is an international phytosanitary measure developed by the international. Untreated wood poses a significant risk of introducing plant pests, including pathogens. According to the ispm 15 standard, ispm 15 marked solid timber packaging includes dunnage may be used again, but if exported from australia, it is the exporters responsibility to ensure that it meets the. The standard addresses the need to have all wood packaging made of softwood or hardwood species treated. Ispm 15 regulation of wood packaging material in international trade. This material is distinct and separable from processed timber. Import regulations for wood packing material inka paletten. This standard was first adopted by the fourth session of the. With the use of the ispm15 regulations one tries to prevent the spread of non.
Ispm 15 requirements apply to all species of lumber. Ispm 15 4 international plant protection convention. Globalization and increased international trade flow have led to nonautochthonous animal and plant materials being distributed around the world. International standard for phytosanitary measures ispm n 15. Export packaging alert ippcispm 15 recent changes that. The enforcement of the wpm regulation is a separate. As of 5 july 2006, imports must comply with requirements of ispm no. The current book was produced by the ippc secretariat according to the decision made by. Primarily, the ispm15 standard gives guidelines for the treatment of coniferous and nonconiferous. Frequently asked questions on wood packaging materials. International standards for phytosanitary measures ispms were originally produced as separate booklets. Ispm 15 is a wood treatment standard that address the need to treat wood materials that are used to ship products between countries.
The international standard for phytosanitary measures no. Cooperation with the producers of wood packaging material also needs to be developed. Wood packaging material made of unprocessed raw wood is recognized as a pathway for the introduction and spread of pests. For the ispm 15 regulations, the shipper must indicate if the shipment contains wood packing and if yes, indicate the type of wooden packing. Nonmanufactured wood packaging materials used in pallets, crates, dunnage, boxes and bracing must be heat treated to 56 degrees celsius for a. Organization fao ispm 15 international standards for phytosanitary measures. Yes no bark including ispm 15 compliant packing bark is the external natural layer covering trees and branches. To limit the entry and spread of quarantine pest through international. In other words, the considerations for ispm 15 bark free, heat. Ispm 15 regulations the international standards for phytosanitary measures ispm regulation no. Frequently asked questions on wood packaging materials 11. In the heat treatment process, wpm must be heated until its internal temperature reaches 56 degrees celcius or more for 30 minutes. Ippc standard ispm 15regulation ippc international plant protection convention is an international agreement on plant.
The ippc standard calls for most wpm to be either heat treated or fumigated with methyl bromide in accordance with the guidelines and marked with an. Date of enforcement 1 june 2005, will accept a phytosanitary certificate in lieu of the ispm 15 mark. Is all the timber packing marked with ispm 15 compliant stamps. If you are using this type of packaging to pack and export your goods then you must ensure that the materials are debarked and correctly heat treated or fumigated with methyl bromide and then stamped with the ispm. Abbot abbot box corporation 18003770037 bulgaria an official notice of adoption and implementation of ispm 15 requirements by bulgaria was released by wto on 22206. Ippc ispm15 ht export crates heat treated export crates scholle type juice bins. Sep 02, 2018 ispm 15 is a wood treatment standard that address the need to treat wood materials that are used to ship products between countries. Ispm 15 wood packaging faq pacific lumber inspection bureau. Ippc ispm15 pallet and crate certified heat treatment. Ispm 11 pest risk analysis for quarantine pests was adopted by the third session of the. Ispms are the standards, guidelines and recommendations recognised as the basis for phytosanitary measures applied by members of the world trade organization wto under the agreement on the application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures. If country isnt listed, contact your export certification specialist for existing requirements of wood packaging material.
Packaging can either be barkfree, or have a plant passport if its made out of. Regulation eu 20162031 on protective measures against. The ispm 15 logo stamp certifies that a wooden pallet has been manufactured using debarked lumber and heat treated or fumigated, making it free of insects and safe for export use. Ispm15 requirements apply to all species of lumber. Ispm 15 sets out harmonized requirements for the application of treatments to render wood packaging material practically free of quarantine pests.
Solid wood packaging must meet the ispm15 international standards if you import it. Any goods containing packing that are found to have the. Ispm 15 states a set of criteria that must be met when using any wood as packaging, such as a box, crate, pallet, dunnage or drums when shipping products internationally. Wpm that is found to be infested is deemed not properly treated, and, therefore, not compliant, regardless if properly marked. Alsc list or accredited wpm agencies and ispm 15 stamp facsimile list pdf the following publications are available online free of charge courtesy of the softwood export council. The ippc member nations have worked to produce the international standards for phytosanitary measures 15 ispm 15, a set of regulations that have been in force since 2004. It states, wood packaging entering bulgaria must be treated and certified in accordance with the standards established in ippc ispm 15. Clicking here will take you to the sec publications site where you can access pdf. The international standard for solid wood packaging.
Dunnage is exempted until the end of 2007 if it is made of wood free from bark, pests. Customs and border protection document a general outline for the classification, type, and. The ispm 15 standard is for use between governments. Ispm 15 is the international standards for phytosanitary measures publication no. Trading partners are adopting the ispm15 in their import regulations. It was created by the international plant protection convention ippc, a part of the united nations food and agriculture. The ispm15 international standards for phytosanitary measures no. Clean your shower and tub in less than 6 minutes duration. Regulation of wood packaging material in international trade. The eu requirements for wood packaging material are based on the 2002 fao. International standards for phytosanitary measures no. Any goods containing packing that are found to have the presence of live quarantine pests or signs of active pest infestation will be quarantined and returned to the origin country under consignee. The wood must be free of bark and insect infestation.
Ispm 15 was updated to adopt the bark restriction regulations proposed by the european union in 2009. Samoa phytosanitary certificate is required unless wood packing material is ispm 15 compliant. Custom shipping crates ippc ispm15 ht export crates heat. Rules and regulations for ippc ispm 15 certification.
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