WHAT IS ISPM 15?

ISPM 15 is the International Standards for Regulating Wood Packaging in International Trade. ISPM 15 was developed in an attempt to reduce the risk of the introduction and or spread of quarantine pests associated with timber packaging material.

All wood packaging material that is used for export must undergo either heat treatment or fumigation with methyl bromide. To verify that treatment has occurred and to provide traceability to the country of origin, an internationally recognised ISPM 15 certification is applied to the treated wood packaging. Only certified treatment providers and/or wood packaging manufacturers under AWPCS can apply the internationally recognised certification mark.

There are some products that due to their low risk are exempt for ISPM15; these include plywood, particle board, veneer peeler core, wine barrels, and sawdust.

WHAT IS AWPCS?

The AWPCS is a certification scheme developed by AQIS (Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service) to enable Australian treatment providers and/or wood packaging manufacturers to produce wood packaging material that meets the requirements of ISPM 15.

Under this scheme, certified wood packaging manufacturers and/or treatment providers who meet the requirements of ISPM 15 are authorised by AQIS to apply an internationally recognised mark to wood packaging material

UBEECO™ Packaging Solutions has been a member of the Australian Wood Packaging Certification Scheme since its inception and as such we are able to assist and meet all your ISPM15 requirements.

http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/timber/ispm-15-faq