UK wood packaging material marking programme

Council members of the UK's Wood Packaging Material Marking Programme (UKWPMMP) met on 19th May to discuss the implementation of revised version of ISPM15. To view the meeting minutes. To view the results of the UKWPMMP Customer Survey which were discussed under agenda item 6 of the Advisory Council meeting minutes. (Updated 13 July 2009)

Important announcement for participants of the UK Wood Packaging Material Marking Programme. To view announcement . (Updated 13 April 2007)

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Plant Health Leaflet No 12 - The UK Wood Packaging Material Marking Programme (Revised October 2006)

Information notes

Heat Treatment Facilities - Verification of Heat Treatment Facilities and Authorisation of the use of the HT and DB-HT marks to comply with the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures ISPM 15.

Heat Treatment Purchased - Verification of Heat Treated Timber obtained from UK of sources abroad and Authorisation for the use of the HT and DB-HT marks to comply with the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures ISPM 15.

Methyl Bromide Fumigation - Verification of Methyl Bromide Fumigation in treating wood packaging material to comply with the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures ISPM 15. (Updated 5 July 2006).

UKWPMMP BPCA Stamp Guidance Use of UKWPMMP Stamps issued to Fumigators but applied by Third Parties.

Assessment Notes

Issue 1 - Questions and Answers, primarily for those carrying out assessments of members of the UK wood packaging material marking programme: published 24 July 2003

Issue 2 - Wood Marking Quality & Standards within the UKWPMMP