This standard is relevant to wood packaging material in packing cases, crates, drums, pallets, load boards, pallet collars and dunnage.

This standard is aimed at reducing the risk of introduction and/or spread of quarantine pests associated with wood packaging. The Forestry Commission aims to inspect approximately 2 percent of consignments/containers entering the UK. Material for inspection will be identified from Customs declarations, manifests and bills of lading. Where residual levels of fumigant in containers are found to be above prescribed safety levels, the importer will be required to have the container vented and certified free of gas before inspection can proceed. All costs associated with this, or any other work that is necessary to enable inspection to take place, will be at the importers expense.

ACTIONS AVAILABLE

The following actions are available to the Forestry Commission under European Community Legislation: Treatment to eliminate all pests of concern or Destruction. In serious cases where live infestation is detected and there is a high risk of accidental escape, re-export out of the EU may be ordered.

It is therefore obviously of benefit and importance for the cost effective and timely shipment of your goods, to ensure that this International standard is met and that all relevant material bears the ISPM15 stamp

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