The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVW) in Wageningen, as the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO), is responsible for monitoring compliance with the requirements of this EU regulation, ISPM 15, in the Netherlands.
ISPM 15 defines measures to ensure that quarantine organisms do not spread through wooden packaging.
ISPM 15 describes the treatment of wooden packaging to ensure that any living pests present are killed. Wood used for the manufacture of wooden packaging and dunnage must be treated and marked in accordance with ISPM 15. ISPM 15 guarantees problem-free worldwide transport for buyers and users of wooden packaging.
The treatment of wooden packaging and dunnage must be carried out exclusively using Heat Treatment (HT) or Dielectric Heating (DH).
Methyl bromide (MB) fumigation as an alternative treatment method was prohibited in Europe as of March 18, 2010, due to a ban on the use of methyl bromide.
The national requirements are incorporated in the SMHV Handbook.
The treated packaging must also be provided with the unique mark of the producer/handler, as prescribed by the FAO (examples of this mark can be found in the SMHV Manual or in the Mark menu).
Wooden packaging bearing the mark guarantees that it meets the requirements of ISPM 15.
Therefore, a separate treatment or other certificate is not required by the manufacturer/repairer/treatment provider/trader.
Furthermore, the invoice must specifically state that the company is registered with the SMHV register for the supply of treated products that meet the requirements of ISPM 15, with reference to the registration number.
This guarantees that the supplier is actually affiliated with SMHV. Simply stating that the wooden packaging has undergone heat treatment is not sufficient.
Suppliers who meet the requirements of ISPM 15 receive a unique 3-digit registration number, which must be clearly visible in the IPPC mark on the wood. This mark is internationally recognized.
All SMHV registered companies are listed on our website, both in the Dutch and English sections.
A list of companies that build drying chambers that allow you to treat your wood (packaging) in accordance with the requirements of the Dutch Wooden Packaging Marking Program. They are familiar with the (technical) requirements of the Dutch Wooden Packaging Marking Program.