What international standard must non-manufactured wood packing and dunnage materials meet before shipment?

Non-manufactured wood packing and dunnage materials must meet the international standard ISPM-15 (International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15) before shipment. This standard was established by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) to prevent the spread of pests and diseases that can be carried in untreated wood packaging materials. ISPM-15 requires that these materials be either treated through heat treatment or irradiation and then marked with a specific certification stamp to indicate compliance. This measure is crucial for protecting global agriculture and forestry by minimizing the risk of introducing harmful pests into new environments.

The other standards mentioned serve different purposes. ISO 9001 is related to quality management systems and does not specifically apply to wood packaging materials. The IMDG Code governs the transport of dangerous goods by sea and is not primarily focused on wood packaging. The FAO Guidelines provide general recommendations for sustainable forest management and do not address the specific treatment and marking requirements for wood packing and dunnage materials. Therefore, ISPM-15 is the correct international standard for this context.