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Wood Packing Restrictions

NIGERIA


Effective September 30, 2004, Nigeria has adopted ISPM 15 with no changes

Additionally, we recommend stating the following on your commercial invoice and bill of lading: All packaging is ISPM15 compliant and is free of bark & dirt.

APPROVED / ISPM15 COMPLIANT PACKAGING:
- cardboard, plastic pallets, plastic containers, plastic crates
- manufactured wood products that have been created using glue, heat and pressure or a combination thereof (examples: plywood, particle board, press-wood, etc.)
- any wood crate, pallet or skid that has the appropriate ISPM15 stamp.

NOT APPROVED:
- all wood packaging that has not been heat treated or fumigated (not ISPM15 compliant).
- all wood packaging that does not have the ISPM15 stamp.



Official announcement
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