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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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