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Plant Health (Wood Packaging Material Marking) (Forestry) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 2695 of 2006).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Forestry protection measures Timber Plant protection International trade Pests/diseases Certification Packaging/labelling International agreement-implementation
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order implements an International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures on Guidelines for regulating wood packaging material in international trade, prepared by the Secretariat of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) of FAO. The Order prohibits non-authorized use of marks and provides procedures for applications for certificates and renewal of certificates. It also grants powers to inspectors.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk