Mining Indaba 2010 Wood Packing Regulations

WOOD PACKAGING REGULATIONS

ALL Import / Expot Wood Packaging materials MUST carry an ISPM 15 mark. The mark below (or something similar to the mark) must be visible on your wood package:

Items that require this mark are:

Wooden cases
Wood crates
Dunnage
Wooden drums
Load boards
Wood packing blocks
Wood pallets
Wood pallet collars
Wood skids

Item that are made of plywood, particle board, orientated strand board, veneer and saw dust are EXCLUDED from this requirement.

Any shipments that contain wood items that require these marks but does not have them may result in fines, additional costs and the risk of not having the shipment available on time for the event.

For further information please visit:

USDA APHIS

South African Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

International Plant Protection Convention