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- Exporting from Canada to the European Union |
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(September 21, 2001)... Further
to recent notices pertaining to the above, we are pleased
to provide the following updated information.
As of October 1, 2001 the European Union
(EU) is implementing new Phytosanitary regulations for packaging
material made of coniferous wood, except that of Thuja spp.
(Cedar).
Wood packaging material made of non-manufactured
coniferous wood, except that of Thuja spp.,
exported to all EU countries from Canada must comply with
one of the following treatments:
- Heat-treated or kiln-dried
to a minimum core temperature of 56C for at least 30 minutes
in a certified facility
- Pressure-treated (impregnated)
with an approved chemical in a certified facility
- Fumigated with an
approved chemical by a certified facility
With each of the above applications, the
treated wood must display an approved marking enabling identification
of where and by whom the treatment has been carried out.
Packaging material made entirely of manufactured
wood (e.g. plywood), hardwood species (e.g. maple), Thuja spp.,
or non-wood material (e.g. plastic) are not regulated and
do not require certification.
Using Canadian wood packaging, destined
to the EU, that does not comply with the new requirements
may result in the shipments being refused entry, destroyed,
treated at the port of entry, or detained for periods under
quarantine.
Further information can be found on the
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website at www.cfia-acia.agr.ca.
If you should have any questions please do not hesitate
to contact me.
David Lychek
Manager - Ocean Services
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