import packaging
Import Health Standard for Wood Packaging Material from
All Countries.
The Standard covers all forms of wood used as packaging and or
dunnage when used in relation to goods imported into New
Zealand.
The revised Standard will come into force on 1 May 2006 however
the enforcement of the revised Standard will be phased in over two
months. From 1 July 2006 the Standard will be fully enforced.
Details of the Standard can be found on the MAF website at
www.biosecurity.govt.nz
download the PDF here
In summary wood packaging is defined as wood or wood products
used in material supporting, protecting or carrying a commodity
(includes dunnage). This includes items such as dunnage, crates,
fillets, spacers, pallets, drums, reels, gluts etc. Thin wood being
6mm or less in thickness is exempt.
Wood packaging made wholly from manufactured board eg plywood,
fibreboard, particleboard, veneer and chip board is regulated under
the Import Health Standard Wooden Panels from All Countries.
WHAT IS REQUIRED?
ALL wood packaging MUST be treated according to ISPM15 standards
and marked with the following mark
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