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IPPC International Standard

International Standards. (IPPC) International Plant Protection ConventionA multilateral international treaty dealing with preventing the spread and introduction of plant pests113 Signatory governmentsFood and Agriculture Organization (FA0) of the United Nations(NPP0) National Plant Protection O

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IPPC International Standard

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    1. IPPC International Standard Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packing Material (WPM) in the Transport of Commodities

    2. International Standards (IPPC) International Plant Protection Convention A multilateral international treaty dealing with preventing the spread and introduction of plant pests 113 Signatory governments Food and Agriculture Organization (FA0) of the United Nations (NPP0) National Plant Protection Organization In the United States it is the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) APHIS Program Director for IPPC International Standards is Narcy Klag

    3. International Standards International Standards help to ensure that import requirements have a scientific basis and are not used as unjustified trade barriers. International Standards provide guidance to countries developing import requirements. Less likely to be challenged under WTO if standards are followed.

    4. Why APHIS WPM Regulations?

    5. Increased Global Trade

    6. Increased Interceptions Total interceptions increased from 265 in 1996 to 427 in 2001 (61% increase) China interceptions increased 308% from 1996 to 1998 but decreased 90% following China Rule in December 1998 Rest of World interceptions increased 143% from 1999 to 2001

    7. Increased Interceptions

    8. Specific Components of the Wood Packing Material Standard Products affected by International Standard include unprocessed raw wood (hardwood/softwood) packaging including dunnage. Wood Packing Material made entirely of processed manufactured wood (plywood, particle board, OSB, veneer) is exempt from the standard. Raw Wood less than 6mm in thickness is also exempt.

    9. Specific Components of the Wood Packing Material Standard Treatment/Processing Options: ANNEX I Approved Measures Associated with Wood Packaging Materials: Heat Treatment (HT) and Fumigation with Methyl Bromide (MB) are the approved measures Accepted by all signatory countries, for all types of wood (hardwood/softwood) Allows for the free movement of wood packing material

    10. Specific Components of the Wood Packing Material Standard cont’d Treatment/Processing Options: ANNEX I Approved Measures Associated with Wood Packaging Materials: Official mark on the wood – No paper certification required. No requirement for debarking except Dunnage is required to be treated under approved measures or otherwise be bark free.

    11. Specific Components of the Wood Packing Material Standard cont’d ANNEX I continued: HEAT TREATMENT: Wood Packaging Material heated to a minimum wood core temperature of 56°c for minimum of 30 minutes. Required by the standard to be an official program with official marks and official oversight by the NPPO Note: Effective Oct 1, 2001 there is already an official Heat Treatment program in place for the export of coniferous non manufactured wood products destined to the EU and is presently unchanged. This official program was requested of the EU and was based upon the now approved international standard.Note: Effective Oct 1, 2001 there is already an official Heat Treatment program in place for the export of coniferous non manufactured wood products destined to the EU and is presently unchanged. This official program was requested of the EU and was based upon the now approved international standard.

    12. Specific Components of the Wood Packing Material Standard Methyl Bromide (MB) standard requires official program with official marks and oversight by the NPPO The details of official oversight of the fumigation program for the international standard are still being worked out. (the EU presently does not required an official program for coniferous wood packing to the EU). In the short term there will be a program based on official APHIS oversight (NWPCA) with accreditation of facilities a possible long term option. The regions have made a strong case for APHIS involvement. The regions do not want to see another program based on the ALSC HT program which did not take into account small operators. The APHIS program would likely involve registration of fumigators and or manufacturers under compliance agreement. Among other questions the regions are concerned with the scope of the program. The National hardwood Association has indicated that fumigation will not be a major part of the program for hardwoods. This is significant because hardwoods make up almost 70% of wood packaging shipped.The details of official oversight of the fumigation program for the international standard are still being worked out. (the EU presently does not required an official program for coniferous wood packing to the EU). In the short term there will be a program based on official APHIS oversight (NWPCA) with accreditation of facilities a possible long term option. The regions have made a strong case for APHIS involvement. The regions do not want to see another program based on the ALSC HT program which did not take into account small operators. The APHIS program would likely involve registration of fumigators and or manufacturers under compliance agreement. Among other questions the regions are concerned with the scope of the program. The National hardwood Association has indicated that fumigation will not be a major part of the program for hardwoods. This is significant because hardwoods make up almost 70% of wood packaging shipped.

    13. Specific Components of the Wood Packing Material Standard Mark should contain ISO two letter Country code with unique number assigned by NPPO and IPPC abbreviation (HT or MB) NOTE: Where debarking is required, the letters DB should be added to the abbreviation of the approved measure. No bug mark has been removed due to a trademark issue over the use of the symbol. The EU Commission has requested of its member states that they accept the mark without the no bug symbol as being compliant with the EU measure. No bug mark has been removed due to a trademark issue over the use of the symbol. The EU Commission has requested of its member states that they accept the mark without the no bug symbol as being compliant with the EU measure.

    14. Specific Components of the Wood Packing Material Standard ANNEX III Other measures being considered for approval under this Standard Treatments being considered and which may be approved when appropriate data become available ex: Chemical pressure impregnation (CPI) other than through HT, phospine, sulfuryl flouride (vikane), chemical dips, irradiation If efficacy data is presented to APHIS, as the NPPO APHIS can bring this data forward to the signatories of the IPPC for possible incorporation into the standard Note: The IPPC will review these other possible measures in a year and every three years thereafter.Note: The IPPC will review these other possible measures in a year and every three years thereafter.

    15. Existing Summary of Requirements for WPM Destined to Select Trading Partners

    16. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/swp/ This site includes present certification requirements of solid wood packing to Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Peoples Republic of China, and the European Union. It also includes up to date information pertaining to the status of the implementation of the international standard. Additionally Export Services has established a separate category in EXCERPT pertaining to the present certification requirement of solid wood packing materials destined to various points of the world.This site includes present certification requirements of solid wood packing to Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Peoples Republic of China, and the European Union. It also includes up to date information pertaining to the status of the implementation of the international standard. Additionally Export Services has established a separate category in EXCERPT pertaining to the present certification requirement of solid wood packing materials destined to various points of the world.

    17. International Standard Timeline The standard, ISPM 15 ‘Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade’ was suspended in July 2002 by the Food and Agriculture Organization over difficulties protecting the no bug mark. The IPPC has requested implementation be suspended while the search for a new mark is established. Process of searching for a replacement symbol is estimated to take about 5 months. As of November 2002 there has been no further movement on the replacement of the mark. Note: The EU is expected to finalize their rule in ------? The U.S., and Canada are expected to have their final rules completed by June 2003? Australia, China, New Zealand have all indicated they will adopt the minimal international standard.The standard, ISPM 15 ‘Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade’ was suspended in July 2002 by the Food and Agriculture Organization over difficulties protecting the no bug mark. The IPPC has requested implementation be suspended while the search for a new mark is established. Process of searching for a replacement symbol is estimated to take about 5 months. As of November 2002 there has been no further movement on the replacement of the mark. Note: The EU is expected to finalize their rule in ------? The U.S., and Canada are expected to have their final rules completed by June 2003? Australia, China, New Zealand have all indicated they will adopt the minimal international standard.

    18. Chronological Timeline For Importing SWPM Into U.S.

    19. Planned Implementation Dates of Select Trading Partners

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