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Fumigation Certificate

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PL: Certyfikat fumigacji | DE: Begasungsbescheinigung

Definition

A fumigation certificate confirms that goods or wooden packaging have undergone fumigation treatment with an insecticide, most commonly methyl bromide or phosphine. Fumigation is required in international trade to prevent the spread of plant pests (insects, larvae, fungi).

The certificate is particularly required for wooden packaging (pallets, crates) under International Standard ISPM-15. Many countries (Australia, New Zealand, USA, China) require fumigation certificates as a condition for importing certain agricultural products.

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