EXPORT-CERTIFIED WOOD PACKAGING
Ship your products anywhere in the world with HT-stamped wood and ISPM 15-certified products for export.
STANDARDS FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS
When shipping products internationally, it is mandatory to comply with the standards and regulations in force, both in exporting and importing countries.
CERTIFIED WOODEN CRATES AND PALLETS FOR INTERNATIONAL EXPORT
What is an export-certified packaging product?
Products that are exported must meet specific requirements and regulations, including safety, health and environmental issues.
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Requirements vary according to product type, industrial sector, country of origin and country of destination. In addition, depending on which part of the world you're exporting to, requirements may include phytosanitary, environmental, labeling and customs compliance standards.
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An export-certified crate or pallet is therefore an industrial packaging that has been manufactured by a certified, inspected and approved company.
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This ensures that the wooden packaging has been designed to meet the specific requirements and applicable international export laws, namely:
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manufactured with wood that comes from a certified source and is heat-treated (HT) to be free from pests;
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manufactured and stored in a controlled environment;
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bears the manufacturer's ISPM-15 certification seal;
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traceable in all circumstances, from the forest to the sawmill, through the manufacturing chain to final delivery.
Contact us at 1.888.687.6111 for more information or to request a quote. From heat-treated pallets and shipping crates to locking hardware, we have everything you need to meet export requirements!
EXPORTING GOODS AND PHYTOSANITARY STANDARDS
When exporting goods, you must ensure that your wood packaging materials comply with phytosanitary standards. If your packaging materials are not compliant, they can be refused at the border, or even sent back to their point of origin, which can lead to delays, additional costs, fines and sometimes even prosecution. It is therefore essential to work with an accredited wood packaging manufacturer who uses ISPM 15 approved wood packaging materials for export.
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The ISPM 15 standard (International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15) requires that packaging made of wood or containing wood parts be:
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heat-treated to eliminate pests;
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produced by a certified manufacturer;
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stamped to prove conformity;
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traceable from the forest to the final place of delivery.
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Since requirements vary from country to country, it is best to rely on an expert in export packaging.
Do you need ISPM 15 certified crates or pallets for export?
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD FOR PHYTOSANITARY MEASURES NIMP-15
The International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) n°15 is a global phytosanitary standard that establishes requirements for heat treatment in international trade to prevent the spread of organisms harmful to plants and ecosystems.
According to this standard, wooden packaging must be heat treated according to a specific process and rules to eliminate harmful organisms before export.
Since it is mandatory to comply with the phytosanitary requirements of the country of destination, it is recommended to work with specialized packaging professionals to ensure that all shipping products are manufactured and packaged in accordance with applicable requirements and laws.
Do you need wooden transport crates or pallets manufactured in compliance with the ISPM 15 phytosanitary standard?
CERTIFIED WOODEN CRATES AND PALLETS FOR EXPORT
Wooden packaging is the most common export product, offering the best value for money as well as being highly resistant.
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However, the wood must be certified to be exported. Certified wooden crates and pallets are therefore identified by a specific marking, i.e. a seal that includes, in a box, the logo with the sheaf of wheat, the 2-letter country code (e.g. CA for Canada) and the manufacturer's 5-digit code.
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In addition, wood packaging intended for export often includes blocking pieces which are added to protect the goods during transport by sea, air or road. Consequently, any wood for dunnage added to the packaging must also bear the ISPM-15 certification seal.
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INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AND PACKAGING STANDARDS
Packaging requirements for export
Preparing for export shipment is a crucial step in ensuring the hassle-free delivery of your products abroad.
Obviously, packaging requirements for international export vary according to the country of origin and destination, as well as the type of product being shipped.
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Here are the key elements we take into account when packaging goods for export:
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Current international packaging standards.
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Weather-resistant and strong enough for maximum protection during transport, storage and handling.
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Clear, precise labeling in compliance with regulations.
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Continuous traceability through to final delivery.
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Compliance with customs requirements.
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Full documentation for all exports, including hazardous materials declaration if required.
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Compliance with current environmental standards.
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Protection against shock, vibration, humidity, dust and extreme temperatures.
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​The CPCQ team has all the experience needed to guarantee you a hassle-free air, land or sea delivery.
Wood traceability requirements for for crates and pallets used for export
It is important to ensure that products to be exported are free from insect pests, and that appropriate measures are taken to prevent infestation during transport and storage.
By tracing the wood from its source in the forest to delivery of the final product, it becomes possible to intercept any cargo that might spread undesirable insects and plant diseases across the planet.
In other words, wood tracing is a process that tracks the origin of a batch of wood or wood-based product to ensure that it has been harvested and processed in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Wood tracing has become a major concern for many companies and government agencies seeking to ensure that the wood used in their products comes from sustainable sources, to reduce environmental impact and guarantee the ethics of their supply chain.
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The International Plant Protection Convention oversees the use of heat treatment or methyl bromide fumigation to ensure that wooden materials, including wooden pallets, crates, cargo panels and even particleboard , meet the ISPM 15 standard.
HEAT-TREATED WOOD
The ISPM-15 standard
for export
Insect pests and larvae can hide in wood packaging used for international freight transport, which can lead to their introduction and spread into new environments.
To prevent this, many countries have introduced international phytosanitary regulations and standards to prevent the spread of insect pests and other harmful organisms.
ISPM no. 15 (International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures) therefore regulates and imposes strict requirements for wood packaging treatment and documentation to ensure that products are free from insect pests.
Exporters should therefore ensure that their wood packaging materials have been heat treated to ISPM 15 standard before using them for export. In addition, these must be marked with the HT logo as well as the International Phytosanitary Treatment Symbol (IPPC) to indicate that the treatment has been carried out and that the materials comply with the standard.
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Failure to comply with the standard can lead to compliance issues, delays and additional costs related to product inspection, quarantine and fumigation.
In Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is responsible for implementing this regulation called the “Canadian Wood Packaging Materials Certification Program” (CHTWPCP).
The CHTWPCP is a voluntary certification program to which CPCQ subscribes. As a participant in the program, we are required to follow the certification protocol to maintain our registration mark and certificate of registration. The registration mark is affixed to all our wood packaging materials to indicate our compliance with the CWPCP requirements.
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