How will you know if my wood packaging is compliant?

Between 1 May and 30 June 2006 MAF Quarantine Service will be placing tags on any non-compliant wood packaging. The tags will help you identify which of your suppliers are not meeting the standard and allow you time to discuss with them before 1 July 2006.

After 1 July 2006 all wood packaging treated to ISPM 15 standard should be marked with the symbol below or accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate with the treatment detailed in the Treatment Section or a NPPO-endorsed treatment certificate.

XX = Two letter code for country in which wood packaging was produced

000 = Official certification number for facility that produced the wood packaging

YY = Treatment that the wood packaging has been given

If your wood packaging does not have either of these you must note it on your container log sheet and advise your supplier of the non-compliance.

We recommend that you destroy or treat any non-compliant wood packaging received.