Heat treatment
Heat treatment is one of the approved approaches associated with ISPM 15. Discuss the applicable treatment, marking, and documentation for your shipment.
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to export packaging.
ISPM 15 addresses the risk of moving plant pests through raw wood packaging in international trade. Treatment, marking, and destination requirements should be considered when planning an export shipment.
Understanding the requirementRaw wood packaging.
Raw wood packaging.
International journeys.
The standard covers raw wood packaging, including pallets, crates, and dunnage. Some processed wood materials, such as plywood, fall outside its scope. The complete package and destination still need to be considered.
Read the official IPPC standardBefore an export enquiry
- Destination
- Country, shipment route, and buyer requirements.
- Packaging
- The materials used throughout the complete package.
- Treatment
- Applicable approved treatment and marking arrangements.
- Timing
- Allow for packing, treatment, and shipment preparation.
Fumigation
Fumigation requirements depend on the approved treatment and destination. Include the shipping country and goods in the discussion.
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