Forestry Commission updates wood-packaging guidance for import and export
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The Forestry Commission’s updated guidance says businesses using, producing or supplying solid wood packaging for trade must meet ISPM 15 requirements; the April update clarifies the definition of associated controlled dunnage. Pallet News should link readers to the official guidance for current requirements.
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- Source organisation
- Forestry Commission
- Original date
- 22 Apr 2026
- Published by us
- 17 Sept 2026
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