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Argentina |
| Argentina implemented ISPM15
on 1 January 2006. To view notification (in Spanish)
(updated 21November 2005). |
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Australia |
Australia adopts ISPM15 bark tolerance for imports of wood
packaging material wef 1 July 2010.
Following the adoption of the revised
version of the International Standards for
Phytosanitary Measures Publication No. 15:
Regulation of Wood Packaging Material in
International Trade (ISPM 15) in April 2009,
Biosecurity Services Group (BSG) undertook to
review Australias requirement for bark freedom
on solid wood packaging material. >From 1
July 2010 Australia will accept solid wood
packaging material that is treated and marked as
ISPM 15 compliant and meets the bark tolerance
requirements defined in the revised ISPM 15
standard. This requires that solid wood
packaging material be debarked, but allows a
tolerance for small pieces of bark that have not
been completely removed during
milling.
This tolerance for bark will
also apply to solid wood packaging treated with
other AQIS approved treatments. The bark free
declaration is still required but the ISPM 15
tolerance limits apply. Any wood packaging and
dunnage exceeding the ISPM 15 bark tolerance
limit will be subject to treatment, export or
destruction at the importers
expense.
Australia -
UK exporters are advised that the Australian
Quarantine requirements prohibit the entry of
wood products infected with non indigenous
bluestain. It should be noted that treatment in
accordance with ISPM 15 specifications is not
lethal to bluestain fungi, and in fact heat
treatment in the absence of moisture reduction
is likely to increase susceptibility to
infection.
Our advice, therefore, is to
use only wood packaging material which, in
addition to having been either heat treated or
fumigated to ISPM 15 specifications, has
additionally been kiln-dried to below 20%
moisture content. This may be indicated by the
mark 'KD' or 'kiln-dried' on the wood packaging
unit (including dunnage), but it must not be
included within the border of the ISPM 15 mark.
As any timber, including kiln dried material,
has a tendency absorb condensation during long
voyages in a freight container, kiln drying does
not guarantee that bluestain infection will not
develop.
Australia -
has published Notice 30 Introduction of
mandatory treatment requirements for all solid
wood packaging and dunnage, effective 1 January
2006. From that date Australia has begun to
phase in mandatory treatment requirements for
all solid wood packaging and dunnage.Australia
implemented ISPM15 in September 2004, but not in
respect of WPM used in air cargo. From 1 January
2006, Australia will require all WPM and dunnage
to be ISPM15 compliant and marked (to view WTO notification). In
addition, all WPM and dunnage must be bark-free
and, if fumigated, the exposure time must be
24hours, not 16 hours as in ISPM15 (under
review). The UKWPMMP already requires that
fumigation is carried out over 24 hours.
(Updated 21 September 2005).
During the
phase in period, until 1 May 2006, there will be
no changes to the quarantine clearance
arrangements for containerised sea-freight
packaging timber. The FCL/FCX and LCL Broker
Accreditation Schemes will continue as normal.
During this phase, however, AQIS will
monitor compliance with the new treatment
requirements for wood packaging associated with
imported break-bulk and air cargo. Break bulk
and air cargo consignments will be subject to
surveillance by AQIS and stickers alerting
importers to the new treatment requirements will
be placed on cargo that does not bear ISPM15
treatment stamps. (Updated 22 February 2006).
(AQIS) formally implemented ISPM15
alongside their existing regulations with effect
from 1 September 2004. This action gives
exporters a choice of treatment options to
choose and is mainly for the benefit of
countries that do not have ISPM15 compliant wood
marking programmes in place yet. Details of the
new rules are set out in AQIS Notice to Industry No 19 . (Last updated:17 August 2004). To view
examples of AQIS supplier/packer declarations,
(full container loads) (less than full container
loads). (Last update 23 August 2004).
The declarations can be completed by the
Exporter as AQIS have confirmed that their
reference to 'Suppliers' also eant 'Exporters'.
Suppliers (i.e. the exporters) do not need to
put UKWPMMP/ISPM 15 unique registration numbers
on the packing declarations. the only number
that is required is a numerical to link between
the declaration and the container/shipment. The
intention is for the supplier to fill out the
declaration as they are the ones that AQIS will
be targeting for increased
surveillance/profiling if surveillance shows a
problem.
We have been advised that AQIS
has no quarantine concerns with packing made
solely of reconstituted wood products.
Reconstituted wood products are those that no
longer contain solid wood as a result of the
manufacturing process and include particleboard,
chipboard, masonite, oriented strand board,
medium and high density fibreboard. AQIS have
published the following Public Quarantine Alerts
which wood packaging manufacturers and exporters
using packaging materials made from processed
wood products should familiarise themselves with
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PQA0389 - Importation of peeler cores
as packaging or dunnage
PQA0390 -
Amended import conditions for panel products
PQA0404 - Changed import requirements
for packing made solely from reconstituted wood
products (includes particleboard, chipboard,
masonite, oriented strand board (OSB), medium
and high density fibreboard).
All of
these PQA's can be viewed on AQIS's site.
Documentation requirements for
clearance of imported cargo
Please find the Industry Notice 61/2009 from
the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
(AQIS) relating to documentation requirements
for the clearance of imported cargo. Note that
Australia no longer requires a “Newly
Manufactured Plywood Declaration” for
plywood/veneer packaging material. This is with
immediate effect. (Updated 13 November
2009).
In case of
queries, contact:
Timber and
Timber Products National Co-ordination Centre
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
(AQIS)
email: timber.imports@aqis.gov.au
Import conditions for bulk imports of
plywood are provided in the AQIS Import Conditions database
ICON.
Full details of the above
guidance can be viewed in AQIS's Cargo Containers -
Quarantine aspects and procedures manual which is updated on a regular basis.
Examples of treatment certificates and
packaging declarations required by AQIS can be
found on their website at -
http://www.daffa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/138542/eg_acceptable.pdf |
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Bolivia |
| Bolivia implemented ISPM15
on 24 July 2005. To view the WTO notification (in
Spanish) |
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Brazil |
| Brazil has confirmed
that it will accept wood packaging material with
the IPPC mark as the phytosanitary
certification. To see correspondence from the Embassy
of Brazil. |
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Bulgaria |
| Bulgaria will require wood
packaging material and dunnage import, which
includes all EU member States, to comply with
ISPM15 from 1 June 2006 but as of 1 January 2007
when Bulgaria becomes a member of the European
Community, WPM from other member States need not
comply, as it will then be regarded as
intra-Community movement. |
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Canada |
| Canada - Starting September
16th 2005 Canada, the United States
and Mexico will increase the enforcement of the
ISPM 15 Standard on all Wood Packaging material
entering their borders. In the past,
non-compliant shipments were allowed in Canada,
and notification letters from CFIA were sent to
the NPPO officials (through Post) to advise them
of the violations. This initial voluntary period
will expire on Sept 15th, and Canada will begin
stepping up its enforcement in three phases.
Phase 1 September 16: Canada will refuse
entry on shipments found to have infested wood
packaging (during this preliminary period, only
signs of infestation would prevent entry of
shipments) with the exception of ship's
dunnage. Ship's dunnage will be treated or
disposed if non-compliant (i.e. with signs
of living pests, or no ISPM15 mark, or no
Phytosanitary Certificate).
Phase 2 February 1, 2006: Canada will
refuse entry for any wood packaging found to be
non-compliant (i.e. with signs of living pests,
or no ISPM15 mark, or no Phytosanitary
Certificate) with the exception of ship's
dunnage. Ship's dunnage will be treated or
disposed if non-compliant.
Phase 3 July 1, 2006: Canada will refuse
entry on all wood packaging materials including
ship's dunnage found to be
non-compliant.
The Canadian Food
Inspection Agency (CFIA) Directive D-98-08 (5th
Revision) will be updated soon. To view
the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Q & A
Canada announces new timber import
requirements
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Chile |
| Chile implemented ISPM
15 on 1 June 2005. To view their notification.Note:
further details of the Chilean requirements will
be posted later. |
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China |
China - officially
implemented ISPM15 on 1st of January 2006 Notice
11 (see
Clarification Note) and Notice
32. China continues to encourage exporters
to use the 'Declaration
of use of non wood packaging material'.
See details here in the Phyto
News.
The Forestry Commission has
decided to cease issuing phytosanitary
Certificates for ISPM15 Wood material, from
immediate effect. Please read information
above. |
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Colombia |
| Colombia - has implemented
ISPM15 via Resolution No. 01074. (Updated 24
September 2008) |
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Costa Rica |
| Costa Rica - implemented
ISPM15 on 19 March 2006. To view notification (in
Spanish). |
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Cuba |
| Cuba - has announced its
intention to implement ISPM15 on 1st October
2008. To view notification. |
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Dominican
Republic |
| Dominican Republic -
implemented ISPM15 on 1 July 2006. To view notification (in
Spanish). |
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Ecuador |
| Ecuador - has implemented of
ISPM15 with effect from 1
July 2006. See details of Resolution (in
Spanish). |
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Egypt |
| Egypt - implemented ISPM15
on 1 October 2005. To view WTO
notification. |
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EU |
(Click here - Emergency measures
to prevent the spread of Pine Wood Nematode from
Portugal) (Click here to
see the EU member States)
EU - From 1 March 2005 new
landing requirements apply for wood, wood
products and wooden packaging material arriving
in the European Community from all countries,
except Switzerland. The landing requirement does
not apply to wood, wood products and wooden
packaging material which is simply moving from
one EU member State to another. Additionally
there is no phytosanitary certificate
requirement for wooden packaging material
arriving in the EC , which is ISPM15 compliant
as the certification is provided via the ISPM15
wood mark.
The new rules, which are set
out in Council Directive 2004/102/EC, will be
incorporated into our national legislation as
quickly as possible, once the final implementing
details are agreed in Brussels.
For most
wood products, the existing requirements will
continue to apply. New treatment options, such
as heat treatment for all conifer wood,
regardless of country of origin, have been
agreed AND THESE WILL BE ACCEPTED in Great
Britain from 1 March.
More detailed
information regarding the new treatment options
as provided in the ‘Wood Package’ summary note
(issued December 2003) can be viewed by clicking here
Wood
packaging material (WPM) will also be
affected following EU implementation of ISPM 15
on 1 March. From that date, all WPM, such as
boxes, crates, pallets, which are made using any
unmanufactured wood products, MUST meet the new
requirements and be either heat treated or
fumigated with Methyl bromide under an
officially approved programme and carry the
internationally agreed mark. WPM comprised
entirely of manufactured wood products such as
plywood, particle board, oriented strand board
or similar is EXEMPT, and need not be treated or
marked.
Note: the requirement in
Directive 2004/102/EC that all WPM must be made
from debarked wood has been suspended for one
year ie until 1st March 2006 and WILL NOT
therefore be enforced. Directive 2005/15/EC
dated 28th February 2004 provides details of
this amendment.
Emergency measures: In the meantime the emergency measures
covering WPM from Canada, China, Japan and the
USA will remain in place, pending review. This
means coniferous WPM from these countries must
be heat treated, chemically pressure impregnated
or Methyl bromide fumigated and marked (and from
China, only, be accompanied by a phytosanitary
certificate). In addition, non-coniferous WPM
from China must be EITHER bark-free and free of
insect bore holes > 3 mm across OR
kiln-dried.
For all WPM manufactured
after 28 February 2005, the mark must also
include the IPPC1 logo –
1 IPPC –
International Plant Protection Convention, FAO
Rome
For WPM manufactured before that
date, and until 31 December 2007, the mark need
only contain the country code, the producer code
and the treatment code. After 1 January 2008,
all WPM will need to have the full ISPM 15 mark,
including the IPPC logo
Dunnage
From 1 March
2005, and until 31 December 2007, all dunnage
must either be bark-free, free of pests and
signs of live pests OR be heat treated or
fumigated with Methyl bromide and carry the ISPM
15 mark incorporating the country code, the
producer code and the treatment code. For
treated and marked dunnage there is no
requirement for the wood to be debarked until 1
March 2006. After 1 January 2008, all dunnage
will need to have the full ISPM 15 mark,
including the IPPC logo
This information
is correct at the time of publication and will
be updated as required. (Updated 3rd March
2005). |
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EU (Portugal) |
PORTUGAL LATEST INFORMATION
(26th June 2009):
EU Standing Committee
on Plant Health advise of a temporary derogation
(1st January 2010) from the emergency measures
(outlined below) against pine wood
nemotode. Click here:
Emergency measures to prevent the
spread of Pine Wood Nematode from
Portugal
Controls apply to
the export from Portugal of conifer wood
products, including logs, sawn wood, chips, bark
and wood packaging material such as boxes,
crates pallets and the like which originated
there. These are set out in Commission Decision
2006/133/EC and its various amendments (link http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2006:052:0034:0038:EN:PDF ). Wood Packaging Material (WPM) manufactured in
Portugal from conifer wood has had to meet the
requirements of ISPM 15, the international
phytosanitary standard covering WPM which
demands that it be treated (or fumigated with
Methyl bromide) and stamped with the ISPM 15
mark which shows the country of production, a
unique producer code and the code for the
treatment used i.e. "HT" or "MB".
Despite these measures, many Member
States have reported detecting PWN in WPM
arriving from Portugal, sometimes on unmarked
WPM so it has not been possible to tell where it
was made, and in order to avoid the possibility
that untreated Portuguese WPM 'slips thorough
the net' the rules have been further amended.
From 16 June 2009 all WPM made from
conifer wood exported from Portugal will need to
meet ISPM 15 requirements. This includes WPM
made from conifer wood imported into Portugal
from the other Member States and then re-used
for subsequent exports.
Although
there is no legal obligation to use ISPM15
compliant WPM for goods shipped into Portugal
from any other Member State, we strongly advise
exporters in the UK to consider using treated
and ISPM 15 marked WPM, regardless of wood type,
wherever possible so as to ensure that there are
no delays in delivering goods. This will be
particularly important where the consignor
expects to have the WPM returned, either empty
or used to carry other goods. Many importers in
Portugal are expected to demand the use of ISPM
15 WPM by their suppliers, so as to avoid the
need to otherwise dispose of and replace WPM for
subsequent use. The Portuguese authorities have
confirmed that they do not have sufficient heat
treatment capacity to deal with untreated
imported WPM, and destruction appears to be the
only alternative. Our advice covers all WPM
regardless of wood type because of the
difficulty in determining wood species,
especially where more than one species is used
in the manufacture of WPM. In cases of doubt, we
can expect at least a delay in shipping while
checks are carried out. This may well lead to
increased costs.
Under the new
procedures, all Member States will now be
required to carry out routine checks on wood and
wood packaging material imported into their
country from Portugal. These checks can be
carried out at any place where the material may
be present and not necessarily confined to the
point of entry (port or airport). The Forestry
Commission plans to continue with spot checks on
some goods as they arrive, where practicable,
and will also be visiting importers to check on
WPM used to ship goods from Portugal. We already
carry out spot checks on wood shipped from
Portugal. We do not, however, plan to place
unnecessary burdens on business and will not,
for example, be imposing inspection fees as we
do for imports from non-EU countries. In the
event that non-compliant wood or WPM is found,
the occupier of the premises or the person in
charge of the material will, however, be
responsible for any remedial action deemed
necessary. Those placing orders with Portuguese
suppliers are strongly advised to make it a
contractual requirement that only ISPM 15
compliant WPM is used and binding suppliers to
meet any costs arising out of a failure to do
so. The European Commission has also indicated
that it plans to propose extending the use of
ISPM15 to regulate WPM used in all
intra-Community trade. This is subject to
negotiations with the wood packaging industry
which currently does not have sufficient
treatment capacity across the EU to meet such a
demand.
See also: Press Release issued
24 April 2009 by the EU Directorate General
Communication (Click here) |
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Guatemala |
| Guatemala - implemented
ISPM15 on 25 January 2005. To view WTO notification.
Note Details of the Guatemalan
requirements will be provided as soon as they
are published. |
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Guyana |
| Guyana - The relevant
authority has advised that it has implemented
ISPM15. Unfortunately we are unable to publish
any official document as the notification was
made by email to the Forestry
Commission. |
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Honduras |
| Honduras - implemented
ISPM15 on 25 February. To view WTO
notification. |
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Hong Kong |
Hong Kong - plant health
authorities at http://www.afcd.gov.hk/quarantine/animals_e.htm
Phytosanitary Certificate not
required |
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India |
| India - implemented ISPM15
on 1st November 2004 and has published details
of its landing requirements. Material with a
plant origin used for packaging must either be
heat treated or fumigated. Click here to see details as
published by Ministry of Agriculture in India. Click here to see subsequent
amendment (Updated 31 May 2004). Click here for Ministry of
Agriculture, Plant Quarantine Organisation of
India.
India has published details of its
implementation of ISPM15 and landing
requirements for wood packaging material w.e.f.
1st November 2004 (see attached Web
page)
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Indonesia |
| Indonesia -
implemented ISPM No 15 in September 2009. To
view details of the original notification dated 29
May 2006 and addendum of April 2009
confirming the date of implementation and other
details (including contact details for queries).
To view updated notification dated 5
March 2010. |
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Israel |
The new Israeli Import Regulation
incorporate the equirement for ISPM 15. The
regulation will come into force on 25.6.09 but
the implementation of the requirement of ISPM
was postponed to 1/10/09.
Another
response from Israel, this time from the Deputy
Director of PPIS (http://www.ppiseng.moag.gov.il/PPISENG/Files/Contacts/f/miriamf.htm) |
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Japan |
Japan - has announced that
it will implement ISPM15 on 1 April 2007. To
view the WTO notification.
To view details in MAFF Notification No.
1352. Further information can be
viewed on Japan's website. |
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Jordan |
| Jordan - has announced that
it implemented ISPM15 on 17 November
2005. To view the WTO notification.(Updated 19
January 2006). |
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Lebanon |
| Lebanon - The Head of
Agriculture Import,Export Department Lebanese
Ministry of Agriculture has advised that the
Lebanese Ministerial Decree No. 19/1 dated
9/1/06 requires all wood packaging material
entering the Lebanon to be ISPM15 compliant wef
9th March 2006. |
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Malaysia |
| Malaysia - will implement
ISPM15 on 1 January 2010. To view details.
(Updated 20 October 2009) |
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Mexico |
| Mexico - implemented ISPM15
on 16 September 2005. The new requirements (in Spanish)
come into force on 16 September 2005 in line
with the USA and Canada. |
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New Zealand |
New Zealand - implemented
ISPM15 on 16 April 2006. It has however
recently consulted on changes to the Import Health Standard Wood
Packaging Materials from All
Countries. We have been advised that
the new standard will come into
effect on 1 May 2006.
Following
consultation, New Zealand has amended its import
requirements for wood packaging material from 1
May 2006. These are set out in their revised Import Health Standard. All
WPM produced under the UK's Wood Packaging
Material is bark-free and that treated by
fumigation is treated to the 24 hour treatment
specification recently adopted by the Commission
for Phytosanitary Measures and thus meets New
Zealand's requirements. (last updated 17 May
2006) |
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Nicaragua |
| Nicaragua - notice
of intent to implement ISPM15 (in Spanish) -
actual date to be determined. |
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Nigeria |
Nigeria - (Update 8th
October 2004)- we have received an up date to
Mrs Oraka’s, Nigeria Plant Quarantine Service,
letter dated 16 August, which now states that
Nigeria does NOT require a phytosanitary
certificate if the mark on the body of the
packaging materials indicates that it has been
treated as stated in ISPM15; to view update. We apologise for the
quality of this letter.
We have also
received email correspondence dated from the
Nigeria Plant Quarantine Service stating -
'All wood packaging and dunnage must be
marked with IPPC logo and be accompanied with
certificate of treatment. In the absence of IPPC
logo and certificate of treatment it must then
be accompanied with phytosanitary certificate
issued by Plant Protection Organisation of
exporting country’.
We have requested
details of the information to be included in the
treatment certificate ie will a fumigation
certificate or Certificate of Conformity suffice
and as soon as we receive a response from the
Nigeria Plant Quarantine Service we will publish
it on our website.
Please therefore
continue to monitor this website.
Even
though Nigeria have not submitted a WTO
Notification advising of their intent to
implement ISPM15 we would recommend that
exporters comply with the requirements of the
attached announced to ensure that their goods
are not delayed or intercepted by the Nigerian
Authorities. We have advised the EC of the
details of this announcement and requested that
Nigeria submit a WTO Notification immediately
and we will report on the outcome of this
action. Please continue to monitor this website
for updates. |
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Norway |
| Norway - will implement
ISPM15 on 1 January 2009. |
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Oman |
| Oman - has
announced its intention to implement ISPM15
in December 2006. To view WTO
notification. |
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Paraguay |
| Paraguay - has announced
that it implemented ISPM15 on 28 June
2005. To view WTO notification (in Spanish).
(Last updated 24 November
2005). |
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Peru |
| Peru - has announced that it
will implement ISPM15 with effect from 1
September 2005. To view WTO notification ( in
English). To view the text of the regulation (in Spanish). (Last
update 14 April 2005). |
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Philippines |
| Phillipines - announced in
June that they had implemented ISPM15 but a
further announcement (20 July 2004) notifies
that they will now partially implement ISPM15 on
1 January 2005 (treated but without the need for
marking) with full implementation on 1 June
2005. After that date they will require
all wood packaging material entering their
territory should be treated and marked in
accordance with ISPM15. Further details
and information may be obtained through (epad.polreser@eudoramail.com)
Last update: (17 August 2004). |
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Republic of Korea (South Korea) |
| Republic of Korea -
implemented ISPM15 on 1 June 2005. Republic of Korea has notified throught
the WTO that it will only accept WPM from
certain countries if it has been fumigated for
24 hours. This has no direct impact on
exports from the UK using packaging manufactured
here. Apart from not having Pine Wood Nematode
present, fumigations under the UK Wood Packaging
Material Marking Programme must be over a 24
hour period. (last updated 11 May
2005). |
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Russia |
| Russia - at a recent meeting
(November 2009) the Russian authorities have
advised us that the new
rules that went into effect on July 15, 2009
have been withdrawn and that we are attempting
to get the situation clarified. Our advice to
exporters of all goods to Russia is that to
avoid any complications they ensure that all
wood packaging material used is treated and
marked in accordance with ISPM No. 15. (Updated
30 November 2009). |
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Seychelles |
| Seychelles - Implements
ISPM15 on 1st March 2006 - see details. |
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South Africa |
| South Africa - has confirmed
that it will implement ISPM15 on 1 January 2005.
(Updated 22 December 2004). Non ISPM15 compliant
material will be accepted until 1 March 2005
provided that such material is bark free and
does not present a plant health
risk. |
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Sri Lanka |
| Sri Lanka - has announced
that it will implement ISPM15 on 8 March 2010.
To view WTO
notification. To view the text of the draft
regulations. (Updated 20 October
2009). |
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Switzerland |
| Switzerland - An ‘agreement
of equivalence’ has been reached between the EU
and the Swiss. Wood packaging emanating from
this market can be regarded in the same way as
that from any EU member state. |
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Syria |
| Syria - The relevant
authority has advised that it has implemented
ISPM15. Unfortunately we are unable to publish
any official document as the notification was
made by email to the Forestry
Commission. |
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Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu |
| Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and
Matsu - notification has confirmed
that it will implement ISPM15 on 1st November
2005. |
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Turkey |
| Turkey - has announced via
the publication of Official Gazette:
30.12.2004-25686 that is has deferred its
implementation of ISPM 15 until 1 January
2006 To view the amendment on
Turkey's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural
Affairs website by selecting the 'Regulations on
Marking Wood Packaging Material for
Phytosanitary Measures' option and by scrolling
down to the foot of the page. (Updated 31
October 2006) |
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Ukraine |
| Ukraine - has implemented
ISPM15 as an import requirement, with the
addition of debarking and confirm that all WPM
produced under the UKWPMMP meets their
requirements; to see notification. |
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USA and North
America |
USA - (Update 16 September
2005 ie the beginning of the USA's informed
ISPM15 compliance period)
The USA's
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced on
15th September 2005 that it had conducted a
special operation during the month of July 2005
to determine the baseline level of wood
packaging material (WPM) compliance with ISPM15.
Based on examination results, CBP will perform
phased-in compliance enforcement of the USDA WPM
regulation. Details of the phased-in compliance
can be viewed in the CBP's Operating Procedures for Trade
Community Regarding Implementation of the Wood
Packaging Materials (WPM) Regulation
More information will be made available
from the USDA during the months of
September and October or via the CBPs website
APHIS in
cooperation with CBP will begin enforcing phase
two of the wood packaging material (WPM )
regulation beginning Feb. 1. During the phase,
APHIS and CBP will require that all commodity
imports entering or transiting the United States
with WPM consisting of pallets and crates be
either heat treated or fumigated with methyl
bromide. The shipments must also be marked with
an approved international logo, certifying that
the WPM has been appropriately treated. WPM that
does not meet these requirements will not be
allowed to enter into the United States and will
be re-exported.
Shipments containing WPM
that violate the rule may be allowed entry only
if the CBP port director determines that it is
possible to separate the approved material from
the noncompliant portion of the shipment.
Arrangements to have the noncompliant WPM
exported from the United States would be
required before the approved cargo can be
released to the consignee. All costs associated
with this process are the responsibility of the
importer.
This phase of enforcement will
continue through July 4. Full enforcement of the
WPM regulation will begin July 5. At that time,
all WPM must meet the import requirements and be
free of timber pests before entering or
transiting through the United
States. |
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