ISPM 15 Wood Packing Material · 6135 NE 80th Ave, Ste A-5 Portland, OR 97218 503-326-2814...

ISPM 15Wood Packing Material

What is it and what does it mean for international transportation of goods and

materials?

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

6135 NE 80th Ave, Ste A-5Portland, OR 97218

[email protected]@aphis.usda.gov

Melissa Morrison&

Jennifer HartSafeguarding Specialists

USDA-APHIS-Plant Protection & Quarantine



What is ISPM15?

The International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade (ISPM15) is one of several International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures adopted by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). The IPPC is an international treaty to secure action to prevent the introduction and spread of pests of plants and plant products, and to promote appropriate measures for their control. ISPM15 is a standard on which many countries Wood Packing Material (WPM or SWPM) regulations are based upon.


Main Components of ISPM 15

Debarked wood used in the manufacture of WPM-Bark residue <3cm regardless of length, or-Bark residue >3cm, total size of any piece of bark <50cm²

Effective treatment--Heat Treatment (HT)

-56° C for 30 minutes

-Methyl Bromide Fumigation-Time/Temperature requirement-General use 3-4 pounds MB per 1000ft³ for 24 hours

Marking--Standardized stamp, traceable to source


Why ISPM 15?

-Reduce the movement of invasive plant pests spread through WPM-Pre ISPM 15, little awareness of pest issue associated with WPM-Reduce incidences of bark on WPM, which is a major pest carrier-Standardized treatment and marking requirements

-Promote international commerce by reducing Customs entry delays when properly treated and marked WPM is used-Insects in WPM are difficult to detect, expensive to treat at destination-Treating WPM at earliest stage reduces costs-Unmarked WPM automatically rejected-Marked WPM more quickly inspected and released

-Promote transparency among member countries-Reduce trade barriers by standardizing treatment and marking among

member countries-Create framework for countries to communicate with each other when problems with WPM arise


Wood boring beetle larva

Wood wasp adult

Wood boring beetle larva

Invasive species found in WPM


Emerald Ash Borer

Established exotic species associated with WPM

Pine Shoot Beetle


What is wood packaging material?

Wood packaging material (WPM), also called Non-Manufactured Wood Packing (NMWP) or Solid Wood Packing Material (SWPM) defined as "hardwood and softwood packaging other than that comprised wholly of wood-based products such as plywood, particle board, oriented strand board, etc., which has been created using glue, heat, and pressure or a combination thereof used in supporting, protecting or carrying a commodity (includes dunnage)."


What is the IPPC treatment mark?

For both heat treatment (HT) and methyl bromide (MB) fumigation programs , the quality/treatment Mark consists of:

-Agency trademark which is the identifying symbol, logo or name of the accredited agency

-Facility Identification which is the WPM product manufacturer name, brand or assigned facility number

-HT or MB mark

-Country code which is the two letter ISO country abbreviation

-IPPC approved international symbol for compliant wood packaging material and

-DUN when indication is used for dunnage


General questions about ISPM 15

How long are the IPPC marks good for?-IPPC WPM stamps are good for the life of the treated/marked article

What if I remanufacture or rebuild WPM to repair damage or reconfigure the article?

-The standard states that if greater than 1/3 of the article is replaced, the article must be retreated


What countries require ISPM 15 compliant WPM?-Since the list of countries adopting ISPM 15 standards changes and grows over time, it would be most beneficial to know how to look up a specific country’s requirements at the time of export.

USDA-APHIS has a web page devoted to the changing list of countries which can be found at:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov. Follow the link for Imports & Exports. Plants Exporting from the US. Scroll to “Export Assistance Programs,” then click on Wood Packaging Material

An example of some of the US’s largest trading partners requiring ISPM 15 compliant WPM include-China, the European Union, Japan, Korea & Mexico.


One more question we get about ISPM 15

Can I make my own ISPM15 mark?

NO! You have to be registered with one of the accredited inspection agencies.


How the ISPM 15 program works in the USA

Heat Treatment Program

The American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) is recognized by USDA-APHIS to administer the United States’ WPM Heat Treat program

The ALSC currently has 19 third party agencies accredited to monitor the heat treatment of WPM used in trade. There are over 5,000 WPM producers registered with the 19 agencies to produce compliant WPM

Each accredited agency must abide by the program requirements to heat treat WPM according to the ISPM 15 standard

Accredited agencies design their own IPPC logs and issue stamps and monitor their use on WPM. They also are responsible for auditing member producers.


http://www.alsc.org/greenbook%20collection/WPM_Facsimile.pdf

For more information on the heat treatment program, contact the ALSC through their web site at:

http://www.alsc.org/WPM_summary_mod.htm

A list of the 19 accredited agencies and examples of their individual logos can be found at:


Methyl Bromide Fumigation

Similar to the ALSC for heat treatment, the National Wooden Pallets & Container Association (NWPCA) administers the WPM Methyl Bromide fumigation program for the USDA-APHIS

The NWPCA has 5 accredited agencies to monitor licensed fumigators to perform methyl bromide fumigation treatments under their program for ISPM 15 compliant WPM.

The agencies are responsible for auditing members to ensure IPPC fumigation treatments are done according to the ISPM 15 standard and stamped properly with the MB treatment mark

More information on NWPCA’s fumigation program can be found at:

http://www.palletcentral.com/technical/export-treatment-93143


In conclusion-

The world is a connected place.

Goods and merchandise are moved all around the world very quickly.

The faster the goods and merchandise move, the faster hidden pests can move with them, including in WPM used to pack, crate, support, stabilize or make loading and unloading cargo easier.

ISPM 15 for WPM is an efficient way to help speed cargo around the world, while minimizing the risk of unintentional pest movement.

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