Regulation on heat treatment and marking of wood packaging materials.

This Regulation lays down the principles necessary to prevent the transfer and spread of harmful organisms through wood packaging materials used in exports. It sets out provisions regarding the application of heat treatment to wooden packaging materials such as pallets, crates, cases, boxes, stacking boards, cable reels and bobbin reels to be used in exports, the QR code, ISPM 15 marking and traceability marking, the issuance of permits, the inspection and responsibilities of businesses with permits, businesses without permits, suppliers, users and businesses with marking apparatus sales permits, and the inspection of wooden packaging materials.