Asia Pacific-based NVOCC and freight services provider Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) is warning shippers to be aware of new Chinese wood packaging materials (WPM) rules or face delays to the delivery of goods.
Similar to Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service (AQIS) requirements, the new Chinese rules, which took effect on January 1 2006, require that all WPM used for consignments to China are treated with measures approved by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China (AQSIQ). The WPM must be labelled with an approved manufacturer’s IPPC Mark and be certified by the relevant quarantine authorities of exporting countries or regions....
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