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Mexico Standards



Mexico , in conjunction with the North American Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO), has notified the WTO of their intent to adopt measures in line with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM15), Guidelines For Regulating Wood Packaging Material In International Trade. The proposed implementation date was September 16, 2005 .

The NAPPO strategy for enhanced enforcement shall be conducted in three phases for the enforcement of ISPM15 between September 16, 2005 , and July 05, 2006 :

  • Phase 1: 16 SEP05 to 31JAN06 – cargo with noncompliant WPM will receive warning letters
  • Phase 2: 01 FEB06 to 04JUL06 - crates and pallets will be fully regulated
  • Phase 3: 05 JUL06 - all wood packaging material will be regulated (dunnage, spools, etc.)