ISPM #15 And Fumigation In Indonesia

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What is ISPM 15:

ISPM 15 is an acronym for International Standards for Phytosanitary Measure no. 15 issued by the International Committee of the IPPC plants or entities in the organization at the FAO.

In short, it is the international rule that requires wooden packaging to fullfil several conditions before being used for export purpose.

- Wood packaging should be of hard material of wood.
- No knots and bark.
- Dry and smooth in four sides of the wood.
- The wood should be fumigated.

The purpose of this rule is to prevent the spread of insects, pests, termites and fungi as well as from one country to the importer or exporter from one region to another. Also to prevent unilateral regulation of trade between countries.

This regulation provides that the two types of treatment for wooden Pallet. Of course, this rule is only reguired for export purposes and using the following standard methods:

- Fumigation with Methyl Bromide chemical (Code 'MB')
- Heated in certain period of time and temperature (code "HT")

Basic methods of Fumigation using different chemical types:

Barantan Fumigation (standard fumigation)
The fumigation process is supervised by government’s department of quarantine in the appointed depot, with two approved methods based on the chemical types used.
Methyl Bromide
This treatment is using Methyl Bromide and it normally takes 27 hours until the whole process complete (Fumigation 24 hours + 3 hours of aeration).
Aluminium phosphide
Using this type of chemical will take approximately 5 x 24 hours of fumigation process and 6 hours of aeration.

Note:
- After finishing the stuffing, it is advised not to seal the container with carrier’s seal because the seal will be cut before fumigation. Using a fumigation seal or padlock to temporarily lock the container is suggested. The bendable nut and bolt can also be used.
- Transportation from shipper’s warehouse is only up to fumigation spot (e.q depot). Most fumigation services will handle the transportation to the port after fumigation (cost covered in fumigation price).
- Country like Malaysia requires the fumigation to complete with double doses and times.

Sulfuryl Fluoride Fumigation
Fumigation using Sulfuryl has been approved for its’ environmentally friendly in many European countries as well as in Australia.
However this chemical is not familiar in Indonesia and only acceptable by the government’s quarantine in certain cities if we want to obtain the phytosanitary certificate.

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1 comment :

  1. China Freight10 May 2019 at 23:53

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