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P.O. Box 919 ~ 1641 Sigman Road ~ Conyers, GA 30012 ~ 770/922-8000 ~ FAX: 770/922-1290
105 S.E. 124th Avenue ~ Vancouver, WA 98684 ~ 360/449-3138 ~ 360/449-3953
 

 

April 2012 Issue

 

Our Mission Statement:
 
TP provides superior quality assurance programs and services to the forest products industry. This is accomplished by providing timely, cost effective services, thorough and accurate inspections, and exemplary customer service.
 
 
 
 
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Rumors 

 

 

 

 

    Handling Rumors

 

 

 

 

 

We get calls every week regarding a variety of rumors related to WPM and the ISPM 15 program. Almost all have no basis in fact and can be discounted quickly. However there are some that may have some level of credibility to them. TP is here to discuss whatever issue may be causing you confusion or worry. We can clear things up quickly when there are issues regarding the regulations related to ISPM 15. There may also be questions related to special requirements in other IPPC participating countries.  When these questions develop, your Export Certification Specialist (ECS) is your best friend. The ECS is part of the USDA's APHIS group, and they will be able to tell you the specific regulations related to wood packaging material going into the country in question. To locate the ECS specific to your area, click on "Export Certification Specialist" in our Quick Links area on the left.

 

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     HT Chamber Verification


 

 

 

 A heat chamber can be a great addition to a WPM facility. Knowing what is required to conform to ISPM 15 requirements is important. A verification study is required by ALSC in certain circumstances and involves locating the coldest spots in your unit and making sure all facets of the heat chamber are operating accurately. According to ALSC a verification study must be done for:

    • Any units that are not built by an approved manufacturer.
    • Any heat chamber running at less than 140° using probes. (For units operating at less than 140°, the probes must also be calibrated annually to ensure they are working properly.)
    • Any heat chamber using a schedule and operating under 160°. (Under 140° if using a wet bulb.)

TP will be happy to address any questions or needs you have to make certain your heat chamber meets ALSC regulations.
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Add On Requirements 

 
 
 
For facilities that add additional pieces of wood to WPM (i.e. pallets, skids, etc.) that has already been stamped by another facility for ISPM 15 conformance, ASLC states "The added pieces of wood used to secure the product can be labeled using ISPM 15 markings by the companies adding pieces to previously labeled ISPM 15 WPM product. Labeling in this fashion makes these companies responsible for the added pieces of wood and the original WPM manufacturer responsible for the original ISPM 15 marked WPM."

Upcoming Events 2012

 

Expo Richmond 2012 May 18 -19

NWPCA Board and Committee Meetings May 17 -18

Richmond, VA

 
NHLA Convention September 12-15

Chicago, IL

 

Recycling and Packaging Conference & Exposition

October 2012 (Exact date to be advised)

Dallas, TX

For more information, Contact:
EST, CST:  Matt McGowan  (770) 922-8000 ext. 156  mmcgowan@tpinspection.com
PST, MST:  Casey Dean      (360) 449-3138 ext. 12    cdean@tpinspection.com