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Canada, the United States and
Mexico will begin the final phase of implementing the
International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures, No. 15.
Starting on July 5th
2006 all wood
packaging including ship borne dunnage, pallets, crating, load
boards, etc. must be treated by one of the following methods:
1.
Heat
Treated to a core temperature of 56°C for a period of at least 30
minutes; or
2.
Fumigated
with methyl bromide at specific rates listed in ISPM No. 15
In addition, all wood packaging
must bear the internationally recognized mark.
Consignments not properly treated
or not bearing the mark may be refused entry to the country.
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