The first International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) was adopted in 1993. As of August 2025, there are 46 adopted ISPMs (ISPM 30 being revoked), 36 Diagnostic Protocols (DPs), 43 …

Its main purpose is to prevent the international transport and spread of disease and insects that could negatively affect plants or ecosystems.

Dec 27, 2025 · Regulated wood packaging material (WPM) used to support, protect, or carry cargo into the United States must be treated and certified per International Standards for Phytosanitary …

Relevant information on non-compliance and emergency action is provided in ISPM 20 (Guidelines for a phytosanitary import regulatory system) and in ISPM 13 (Guidelines for the notification of non …

ISPM 15 describes phytosanitary measures that reduce the risk of introduction and spread of quarantine pests associated with the movement in international trade of wood packaging material (WPM) made …

The International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures is a set of international guidelines that regulate the wood packaging materials that are transferred during international trade. This is a global …

May 12, 2025 · The ISPM 15 is an international standard adopted by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), under the FAO, whose main objective is to prevent the spread of pests and …

ISPM 15 stands for the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No.15. They are a set of regulations which were set up to help prevent the spread of pests and diseases through the use of …

The ISPM-15 stamp signifies that the wood has undergone either heat treatment (HT) or fumigation with methyl bromide (MB), killing any pests or insects. This ensures the wood is safe for international …

Dec 31, 2025 · The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reminds stakeholders that the temporary suspension of the International Standard for …