Where should ISPM 15 marks be located on timber packaging?
To aid in validation inspections, ISPM 15 compliant marks should be clearly visible and AQIS recommends that they appear on at least two opposite sides of the article being certified. To be ISPM 15 compliant only one mark is required. Where ISPM 15 stamped timber is used as dunnage and is cut to final length at the time of lading, marks should be in frequent, multiple applications along the entire length of the wood intended for use as dunnage. The wood may be then cut to a size where at least a single mark (preferably two marks) may remain present on the cut portion. Pieces should not be used if they are cut to a size such that the piece does not retain a single entire visible mark. The marks must be permanent and not transferable. Hence metal plates and stickers are not acceptable. In addition, ink and paint stamps have proven to be non-permanent as many stamps entering Australia have become illegible during transport. AQIS therefore recommends the use of heat branding.
