Countries with implementation changes since last update (March 3, 2005):
Based on their World Trade Organization (WTO) notifications, the following countries are now or soon will be enforcing ISPM 15:
 

South Korea
  Korea has revised its requirements for softwood packaging. Formerly they would only accept HT for softwood' they will now accept Methyl Bromide fumigation provided they are treated using a 24-hour schedule.
  Tanzania
  Tanzania's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has published its regulation for import and export wood packaging materials. There was no mention about the implementation date.
Summary information for countries that have begun implementation or announced plans to implement ISPM 15:
Country Enforcement Date Remarks
  Argentina June 1, 2005
  Australia September 1, 2004 Bark-free & packing declaration for ISPM15- compliant WPM, 21-day rule does not apply
  Brazil September 16, 2005 September 15 is Brazil's announced date, however it is considering harmonizing implementation with Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay for June1, 2005
  Canada September 16, 2005 Phase-in implementation since January 1, 2004 Exemption granted to US.
  Chile June 1, 2005
  China January 1, 2006 MB fumigation of softwood packaging must be at least 24 hours depending on wood temperature.
  Colombia September 16, 2005
  Costa Rica January 1, 2005
  Ecuador April 26, 2004
  European Union (EU) March 1, 2005 See special conditions below.
  Guatemala September 16, 2005
  India November 1, 2004 Phytosanitary certificate required only for WPM that are not ISPM 15 compliant
  Mexico September 16, 2005 Phase-in implementation since January 1, 2004.
  New Zealand April 16, 2003
  Nigeria September 30, 2004
  Panama February 17, 2005
  Peru March 1, 2005
  Philippines June 1, 2005 Partial enforcement starting January 1, 2005, WPM must be treated but marking not required.
  South Africa January 1, 2005
  South Korea June 1, 2005 MB fumigation for softwood packaging now allowed, but must use the 24-hour treatment schedule.
  Switzerland March 1, 2005
  United States September 16, 2005 Phase-in implementation since January 1, 2004
  Tanzania No Date Scheduled
  Turkey January 1, 2006
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