What countries require ISPM 15?
What countries require ISPM 15?
Countries participating in ISPM 15
- Austria.
- Belgium.
- Bulgaria.
- Croatia.
- Cyprus.
- Czech Republic.
- Denmark.
- Estonia.
Is ISPM 15 mandatory?
ISPM-15 and the United States and Canada Both Canada and the United States are members of the IPPC and have adopted ISPM-15 regulations to maintain international obligations. Therefore, international shipments or any other transportation of WPM to other countries must be treated and marked with the IPPC mark.
Are CHEP pallets ISPM 15 compliant?
CHEP can provide you with a quality assured ISPM 15 compliant pallet that meets these new standards and will ensure your export products arrive safely to their final destination.
How do I become ISP 15 certified?
Generally, an organization wishing to become ISPM 15 compliant will submit an application with the certifying body; after receipt of the application an inspector will visit the facility.
Is plywood exempt from ISPM 15?
Products like cardboard, plywood, and plastic are exempt from ISPM-15.
What is IPPC stamp?
The IPPC was created by the Food and Agriculture Organization, to protect against infestation, especially when shipping food products. These markings have been developed, per the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15.
Does plywood meet ISPM15?
It applies to the treatment of wood materials greater than 6mm, and it states a set of criteria that must be met when using any wood as packaging such as a crate, pallet, or dunnage. Products like cardboard, plywood, and plastic are exempt from ISPM-15.
What do you need to know about ISPM 15?
ALSC also implemented a quality control program for the official labeling of heat treated WPM with the ISPM 15 official mark to signify compliance with the ISPM 15 standard. The programs require WPM producers to enroll with an inspection agency accredited by the ALSC.
What kind of material is exempt from ispm-15?
ISPM-15 standard rules affect both wood and wooden packaging materials such as dunnage, crates, reels, collars and pallets, but alternative materials such as plastic, paper, metal and even wood panel products (engineered wood) such as plywood, hardboard, OSB are exempt from maintaining ISPM-15 standard.
Where can I find ISPM 15 compliant Wood?
For sources of compliant WPM or to become an ISPM 15 compliant manufacturer, please contact: The American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) in coordination with APHIS and the wood packaging industry developed and administers fumigation and heat treatment programs for wood packing materials.
Can you use ISPM 15 marked packaging in Australia?
ISPM 15 marked packaging may be reused, but if exported from Australia it is the exporter’s responsibility to ensure that it meets the requirements of the importing country. For information relating to ISPM 15 for exports and the Australian Wood Packaging Certification Scheme, see Exporting from Australia and ISPM 15 for Exports.