ISPM 15 regulations are in effect for international shipping.
Is the packaging you use compliant?
Nefab’s packaging materials ensure you are.
The importance of the new phytosanitary regulations
Due to the growth of global trade, there has been an increasing concern about the possible introduction of damaging plant pests and pathogens to agriculture and forest resources. Untreated wood packaging material (WPM) is typically the means used by these unwelcome pests to move between continents. To limit these risks, a new international phytosanitary standard (ISPM 15) has been established. ISPM 15 requires that solid wood packing material (SWPM) such as pallets, crates, boxes and dunnage are treated prior to international shipping.
Nefab’s global presence and packaging expertise ensures compliant packaging materials
Nefab North America is among the first packaging manufacturers to receive official certification, as outlined by the World Trade Organization’s International Plant Protection Agency (IPPC). This certification recognizes our compliance to these wood packaging regulations.
With over 40 years experience in the manufacturing of industrial packaging, and with a strong presence in over 35 countries, Nefab is prepared to offer its expertise wherever required. Nefab presents its customers with valuable advice on import regulations, including whether shipments require treated WPM. We prepare the packaging required and stamp it with an internationally accepted, IPPC-approved, mark that serves as proof of compliance for your packaging solutions. This stamp is critical to the acceptance of your shipment, as unmarked WPM is considered non-compliant and is immediately re-exported or fumigated at the expense of the importer.
When necessary, the Nefab stamp appears on two opposite sides of each pallet or runner and includes:
The IPPC trademarked graphic symbol and code indicating
Where the packaging was manufactured (i.e.: CA = Canada )
Unique number assigned to Nefab by the government authority
An abbreviation disclosing the type of treatment used (i.e.: HT = Heat Treated)
Nefab’s high phytosanitary standards are your passport to compliant international shipping
Nefab’s entire plywood/OSB-based packaging is fully compliant with the new phytosanitary regulations and earns approval for international trade. Our products originate from certified factories and have been debarked and heated to a temperature of 56oC for 30 minutes to ensure the elimination of potentially harmful organisms.
Nefab is dedicated to enforcing the highest phytosanitary standards and has a proven track record for superior product protection.
ISMP 15-ready packaging is just another reason why Nefab is clearly your Global Partner for Complete Packaging Solutions.
For more information on phytosanitary regulations, please visit www.ippc.int