Is any marking required for manufactured wood packaging such as plywood, particle board or veneer peeler cores?
A12 – There is no marking requirement for exempted wood packaging comprised entirely of wood based products such as plywood, particle board, oriented strand board, veneer or material such as veneer peeler cores. However, if veneer peeler cores are altered such as by sawing or shaping so that they lose their visual identity, they will need to be regarded in the same way as non-manufactured wood and marked to show that they have been subject to an approved measure in accordance with ISPM 15. Q13 How long could the packing wood material be protected against insect and fungi infestation once it is Heat Treated/ or kiln dried, or fumigated? (This is because in several countries the Agricultural product exporters are storing the wood packing material for six to 12 months before use!) A13 Both of the approved measures (heat treatment and fumigation with methyl bromide) are recognized in ISPM 15 as being sufficient to permit the ongoing use of the treated and certified wood packaging indefinit
