Wednesday , January 25 , 2012
CBSA & CFIA will be implementing full enforcement of ISPM

Will your business be ready for January 2013? That is when Canada and the U.S. will begin full enforcement of the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM 15) for non-manufactured wood packaging material (WPM) moving between Canada and the U.S. Until now, non-manufactured WPM originating from Canada or the U.S. and used exclusively in trade between the two countries has been exempt from the ISPM 15 requirements. However, a growing number of harmful pests have become a concern for the environment in both countries, spurring the removal of this exemption. 
    In the coming months, the CBSA and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will be providing more information on the new ISPM 15 requirements. They encourage you to start sourcing supplies of ISPM 15-compliant WPM to ensure shipments are compliant once full implementation and enforcement activities commence.  Read more