Industry Advice Notice no. 2007/41: ISPM 15 - Definition of manufacturing
25 October 2007
This Notice is to advise industry of the definition of “manufacturing” and provide guidance on when a company or individual is recognised as a “manufacturer” and must apply for certification under the Australian Wood Packaging Certification Scheme (AWPCS).
AQIS has received requests for clarification concerning the definition of “manufacturing” and requests for guidance on when a company/individual is considered to be a wooden packaging “manufacturer” under the AWPCS.
Manufacturing
For the purpose of the AWPCS manufacturing includes all activities that constitute the construction of a finished article of wooden packaging, eg nailing pieces of timber to construct a frame, or support structure, constructing crates or pallets. Individuals/companies that are undertaking such activities must be certified under the AWPCS.
Exemptions
The following activities are not recognised as “manufacturing” under the AWPCS
- Where an individual/company purchases certified timber that is marked and the timber is sawn into pieces/lengths and then used to support cargo during export.
- Where an individual/company purchases a finished article such as a crate/box from a certified company and nails the lid on after purchase.
- Where an individual purchases a wooden packaging kit (a wooden packaging kit is comprised of all the necessary components required for assembly into a single pallet, box, or crate) that is unassembled and them assembles the kit around a product.
Individuals/companies that undertake the activities listed above are not recognised as wood packaging manufacturers and do not require certification under the AWPCS.
Mike Gilbert
Program Manager
Grain and Plant Products Exports Program
Contact Officer:
Jillian Walsh
Ph: 02 6272 3787
Fax: 02 6272 3745