Decree No. 6 / 2020 Coll.
Ordinance on the treatment or labelling of wood packaging material, wood or other objects
Valid
Effective from 25.01.2020
6
DECLARATION
of 19 December 2019
on the treatment or labelling of wood packaging material, wood or other objects
According to Article 88 (1) (b) of Act No. 326 / 2004 Coll., on Phytosanitary Care and on the Amendment of Certain Related Acts, as amended by Act No. 131 / 2006 Coll., Act No. 249 / 2008 Coll., Act No. 227 / 2009 Coll., Act No. 291 / 2009 Coll., Act No. 245 / 2011 Coll., Act No. 279 / 2013 Coll., Act No. 299 / 2017 Coll. and Act No. 369 / 2019 Coll., ("the Act '):
Subject matter
This decree regulates following the directly applicable European Union1)
(a) the method of marking of wood packaging material, wood or other objects ("wood packaging material");
(b) technical and technological requirements suitable for the treatment of wood packaging material; and
(c) the method of demonstrating compliance with the conditions and extent of knowledge referred to in Article 98 (1) (a) of Regulation (EU) 2016 / 2031.
Method of marking of wood packaging material
[Articles 68 (5) (b) and 68 (6) (a) of the Law]
(1) The treated wood packaging material shall bear a mark the design, content and model of which are set out in Annex 1 to this Decree.
(2) The mark must not contain or interfere with any other marking or symbol within the enclosed space.
(3) The mark of wood packaging material must be legible, durable, non-transferable, placed in a visible place, on at least two outer opposite sides of the packaging and must not be handwritten. The mark may be made in red or orange only for wood packaging material which is used to transport dangerous substances and risk goods.
(4) The rules for marking wood packaging material are set out in Annex 2 to this Decree.
Technical and technological requirements suitable for the treatment of wood packaging material
[Paragraph 68 (5) (b) of the Law]
(1) Wood packaging material may be used for treatment
(a) heat treatment using conventional steam or drying chambers;
(b) heat treatment using microwave heating; or
(c) treatment with sulfuryl fluoride.
(2) For the manufacture of treated wood packaging material, which will be marked in accordance with § 2, only wood on which no bark is present may be used, except visually separated, clearly distinct pieces of bark if these are:
(a) less than 3 cm in length, or
(b) wider than 3 cm with a total surface area of a single piece of bark of less than 50 cm2.
(3) During heat treatment, the bark may be removed after this treatment has been carried out. All bark shall be included in the measurement of the dimensions when the heat treatment is specified.
(1) For heat treatment using conventional steam or drying chambers, the essential requirement is to achieve a minimum temperature of 56 ° C continuously for at least 30 minutes throughout the treated wood profile, including the centre of its strongest part.
(2) The temperature referred to in paragraph 1 must be measured by inserting the sensor into the strongest part of the treated wood.
(3) If a drying chamber is used for treatment, the temperature may not be measured by placing sensors in wood, but a treatment programme may be developed based on a series of test measurements. These measurements shall demonstrate that the temperature in the core of the wood measured at different points of the chamber in relation to the air temperature in the chamber shall be at least 56 ° C continuously for at least 30 minutes throughout the entire profile of the wood.
(4) The technical and technological requirements for heat treatment equipment using conventional steam or drying chambers and the process of treatment are set out in Part A of Annex 3 to this Decree.
(1) For heat treatment using microwave heating, wood packaging material shall be heated to achieve a minimum temperature of 60 ° C for 1 minute continuously throughout the wood profile including its surface. The prescribed temperature must be reached within 30 minutes of the start of treatment.
(2) The technical and technological requirements for microwave heating thermal treatment equipment and the course of the treatment are set out in Part B of Annex 3 to this Decree.
(1) The treatment of wood packaging material with sulfuryl fluoride shall be carried out in accordance with a technological procedure approved by the Institute which ensures that the minimum concentration per unit of time is reached for 24 or 48 hours at the target temperature and the minimum final concentration specified in Table 1 of Part C of Annex 3 to this Decree. The minimum concentration per unit of time must be achieved throughout the wood profile, including its strongest part, although the concentration is measured in the ambient atmosphere.
(2) The minimum treatment temperature referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be less than 20 ° C and the minimum exposure period shall not be less than that indicated for each temperature in Table 1 of Part C of Annex 3 to this Decree.
(3) If the minimum concentration per unit of time referred to in paragraph 1 is not reached after 24 or 48 hours, even if the minimum final concentration is reached, an increase in the treatment time of no more than 2 hours may be allowed to achieve it, without increasing the sulfuryl fluoride concentration, or the whole treatment process repeated.
(4) Wood packaging material containing wood cuts exceeding 20 cm in cross-section in its smallest size and wood packaging material with a moisture content exceeding 75% shall not be subjected to sulfuryl fluoride treatment.
(5) The technical and technological requirements for sulfuryl fluoride equipment are set out in Part C of Annex 3 to this Decree.
Means of demonstrating compliance with the conditions and extent of knowledge necessary to treat wood packaging material of a registered operator
[K § 68 (8) (c) of the Act]
(1) The extent of the knowledge necessary to treat wood packaging material referred to in Article 98 (1) (a) of Regulation (EU) 2016 / 2031 is set out in Annex 4 to this Decree.
(2) The registered operator demonstrates the extent of his knowledge needed to treat wood packaging material by means of distance tests published on the Institute's website.
(3) The distance test referred to in paragraph 2 shall contain 30 questions and shall be passed successfully in the case of at least 25 correct answers. The time for processing the test shall be 60 minutes and the test shall be completed no later than 30 days after the date of obtaining access of the registered operator to the distance test. The registration details for the distance test shall be received by the registered operator following the application for authorisation to carry out the labelling referred to in Article 96 of Regulation (EU) 2016 / 2031 and the repair of wood packaging material referred to in Article 97 of Regulation (EU) 2016 / 2031 as regards the registered operator intending to operate the treatment facility.
Repeal
Decree No 384 / 2011 Coll., on technical equipment and on the labelling of wood packaging material and amending Decree No 334 / 2004 Coll., on plant protection mechanisation products, shall be repealed.
Efficacy
This decree shall take effect on the 15th day following its publication.
Minister:
Ing. Toman, CSc., v. r.
Příloha č. 1
Annex No 1 to Decree No 6 / 2020 Coll.
Implementation, content and design of the mark for the marking of wood packaging material
1. The mark for the marking of wood packaging material shall include:
a) IPPC symbol - the design of the symbol corresponds to the pattern shown below and is located to the left of the other components of the mark.
(b) Country code - two-letter international code of the country (in the template as CZ) in which authorised operators using treatment facilities or authorised operators are registered to mark treated wood packaging material. Authorised operators in the Czech Republic use the international code "CZ." The country code is separated by a dash from the person code.
(c) The code number of the authorised operator (in the model shown as 0000) using the treatment or labelling device. This code number shall be assigned by the Institute to the authorised operator. The code number shall be used by the authorised operator complete as allocated to it.
(d) the treatment code (according to the chosen method, in the template given as EY), which shall be given after the combination of the country and person codes. To be reported on a separate row or separately after the dash if it is shown on the same row as the other codes mentioned.
2. The mark shall be in the shape of a bounded rectangle or square and shall contain a vertical line within the boundary separating the IPPC symbol from other components and brand codes. The size, type of font used and the position of the mark may vary, but its dimension must be such that it is visible.
3. Models of internationally recognised brand
Model No 1
Model No 2
Model No 3
Model No 4
When using the template, small gaps may be present in the boundary line, in the vertical line and elsewhere between the parts of the mark according to model 4
Model No 5
Model No 6
Příloha č. 2
Annex No 2 to Decree No 6 / 2020 Coll.
Rules on the labelling of wood packaging material
Labelling of new wood packaging material
1. The mark shall be placed on the outside of the wood packaging material and shall be made by burning, stamping, printing, spraying or paint coating.
2. If the wood packaging material is composed of various components, the resulting composite is considered to be a single label. On a composite assembly of wood packaging material made of treated wood and processed wood material which does not require treatment, the mark may be placed on parts of processed wood material in such a way as to ensure that the mark is placed in a visible place and in sufficient size. This brand application procedure is used only for compact blocks of wood packaging material.
Labelling of auxiliary wood
The use of the mark on the pieces of auxiliary wood shall be carried out in such a way that one whole mark is placed on each component of that wood after it has been cut to its final length.
Labelling of repaired or reworked wood packaging material
1. The repair wood packaging material may be labelled with a maximum of three marks of different authorised operators.
2. Where treated wood packaging material is used for repair, each added or replaced component shall be marked separately.
3. If untreated wood packaging material is used in the re-processing of wood packaging materials, any previous marks shall be removed from it. Such wood packaging material shall be treated and labelled.
4. In the event that the replaced components do not comply with the requirements for the treatment of wood packaging material or it is difficult to establish the origin of wood packaging material or its components, the whole wood packaging material shall be retreated, its previous marks removed (e.g. by paint or grinding) and the wood packaging material shall be marked with a new mark.
Příloha č. 3
Annex No 3 to Decree No 6 / 2020 Coll.
Technical and technological requirements suitable for the treatment of wood packaging material
Technical and technological requirements for equipment and treatment in conventional steam or drying chambers (treatment code "HT ')
1. The treatment equipment shall be both constructively and functionally capable of carrying out the treatment, including insulation of the floor and ensuring adequate and uniform air circulation in the surrounding area and through treated wood packaging material. The fans shall be used for the circulation of air during treatment and the flow of air from the fans shall be sufficient to ensure that the temperature is reached at the strongest part of the treated wood at the specified level and for the required time.
2. The treatment equipment shall be equipped with temperature sensors at the centre of the strongest part of the wood. The equipment of the chamber with the possibility of recording the measured data complies with the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures No 15 introducing rules for wood packaging material in international trade (ISPM 15). For heat treatment where temperature is monitored at the centre of the strongest part of the wood, at least two sensors shall be suitable for placing in a predrilled hole in the wood. For heat treatment where the temperature and humidity of the air in the chamber are monitored, at least two sensors shall be used to measure the temperature of the air in the chamber of the device. Where the treatment procedure is based on monitoring of the air temperature in the chamber and is used for the treatment of different types of wood, this procedure shall take into account the species, moisture content and thickness of the treated wood.
The apparatus may be either part of the control unit of the treatment device or as an additional fitting of the treatment device used for that purpose.
3. If the treatment facility is used to dry the sawn wood and this drying is controlled by a control unit with the appropriate sawn wood drying programme, this sawn wood may only be considered heat treated if the required temperature and time values for heat treatment in accordance with Section 4 of this Decree have been achieved during drying. If the treatment device is equipped with a set of humidity sensors with which temperature can be derived, such equipment shall be equipped with separate temperature sensors for measuring air temperature.
4. The treatment facilities shall be equipped with a data recording, storage and storage device to demonstrate compliance with the minimum temperature and time requirements. Temperature sensors shall be inserted at least 30 cm from the end of the wood and shall penetrate the centre of the wood. For shorter plates or pallet blocks, temperature sensors shall be placed in the wood with the largest size in such a way as to measure the temperature in the strongest part of the wood. All holes drilled into wood for the location of temperature sensors shall be sealed with suitable material to prevent error of measurement by flow or conductivity.
5. If the air flow in the chamber is normally changed during treatment, it may be necessary to use more temperature sensors to take into account possible changes in the coldest place.
6. Temperature sensors and data recording devices shall be calibrated at intervals of 2 years.
7. The temperature sensors for measuring the temperature of the wood shall be placed in the coldest place of the chamber of the treatment facility or as close as possible to that place. The sensor is properly sealed after being placed in the wood.
8. The recording of the minimum required treatment period shall start from the moment the recording equipment reaches 56 ° C. During this period the temperature shall not fall below the specified value.
9. In the case where a multi-temperature sensor is equipped with a treatment device, the measurement shall be initiated when the temperature on all sensors reaches 56 ° C.
10. An operator must have a system for identifying treated wood packaging material from which the species, quantity and date can be traced back. This system will describe exactly in the technological process.
11. The coldest place in the chamber is identified for each load in the chamber of the device and temperature sensors are placed in that place; either wood or chamber.
Technical and technological requirements for equipment and treatment using microwave heat treatment (treatment code "DH ')
1. At least two temperature sensors are used to measure temperature.
2. The time limit shall start as soon as the temperature of 60 ° C is reached on all sensors.
3. In the case of treatment of wood with a thickness of more than 5 cm, an anti-directional or multi-directional application of microwave radiation is required for microwave treatment at a frequency of 2,45 GHz to ensure uniform treatment of wood.
4. Regardless of whether microwave heating is performed as a batch or continuous process, the treatment is monitored in a wood sensor located in a place where the temperature is likely to be lowest to ensure that the desired temperature is reached.
5. Temperature sensors and data recording devices shall be calibrated at intervals of 2 years.
6. Before treatment, the operator shall verify that the wood temperature reaches or exceeds 60 ° C for 1 minute continuously throughout the wood profile, including its surface.
7. An operator must have a system for identifying treated wood packaging material from which the type, quantity and date of treatment can be traced back. The operator shall describe this system precisely in the technological process.
Technical and technological requirements for sulfuryl fluoride treatment equipment (treatment code "SF ')
1. The fans are used in such a way that, during the gas distribution phase during treatment, a uniform concentration of the active substance is ensured throughout the chamber volume, preferably within 1 hour.
2. The treatment area shall be well sealed and gas-tight as possible. If the treatment is carried out under sail, these shall be made of gas-tight material and properly sealed in joints and floor level. The floor of the treatment area shall be impermeable to sulfuryl fluoride or covered with gas-tight tarpaulins.
3. In order to ensure adequate circulation and penetration of sulfuryl fluoride in the case of stored wood or wood packaging material, deposits are at a minimum distance of 20 cm apart.
4. Temperature sensors and sensors to measure gas concentration and data recording shall be calibrated at intervals of 2 years. The apparatus used to measure the concentration of sulfuryl fluoride may be affected by altitude, water vapour, carbon dioxide or temperature, so specific conditions of the site shall be taken into account when calibration.
5. The concentration of sulfuryl fluoride in the airspace shall always be measured at the farthest point from the point of distribution of the gas to ensure that a uniform distribution of the gas has been achieved. The treatment cannot account for the time during which the uniform distribution of gas is not achieved.
6. Monitoring of gas concentration during treatment with sulfuryl fluoride shall be carried out at least 2, 4, 24 and possibly 48 hours after treatment.
7. To calculate the dosage of sulfuryl fluoride, compensation shall be made for any mixture of gases to ensure that the total net amount of sulfuryl fluoride applied complies with the requirements laid down.
8. The measured temperature of the product and ambient air shall not be less than 20 ° C throughout the treatment of wood packaging material.
9. Wood packaging material shall not be packaged or covered with material impermeable to sulfuryl fluoride.
10. The treatment area shall not be filled to more than 80% of its volume.
Table 1: Minimum concentration per unit of time ("CT ') within 24 or 48 hours for wood packaging material treated with sulfuryl fluoride
| Teplota (°C) | Minimální požadované CT (g.h/m3) | Minimální konečná koncentrace (g/m3)t |
|---|---|---|
| 30 nebo vyšší pro 24 hodin | 1400 | 41 |
| 20 nebo vyšší pro 48 hodin | 3000 | 29 |
t If the minimum final concentration is not reached 24 or 48 hours after the end of treatment, the concentration deviation ~ 5% is permitted provided that further treatment is added at the end of treatment to achieve the prescribed CT.
Příloha č. 4
Annex No 4 to Decree No 6 / 2020 Coll.
Scope of the knowledge necessary to obtain authorisation to treat wood packaging material
1. Knowledge of harmful organisms transmissible through wood packaging material regulated under Regulation (EU) 2016 / 2031 and directly applicable European Union provisions adopted under it.
2. Knowledge of the methods of treatment and labelling of wood packaging material.
3. Knowledge of legislation and international standards governing the treatment of wood packaging material.
4. Knowledge of the obligations of authorised operators for the treatment and labelling of wood packaging material.
1) Regulation (EU) 2016 / 2031 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2016 on protective measures against harmful organisms of plants, amending Regulations (EU) No 228 / 2013, (EU) No 652 / 2014 and (EU) No 1143 / 2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Directives 69 / 464 / EEC, 74 / 647 / EEC, 93 / 85 / EEC, 98 / 57 / EC, 2000 / 29 / EC, 2006 / 91 / EC and 2007 / 33 / EC, as amended.
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Regulation Information
| Citation | Decree No. 6 / 2020 Coll., on the treatment or labelling of wood packaging material, wood or other objects |
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| Regulation Type | - |
| Author | - |
| Collection | Code of Laws |
| Date of Promulgation | 10.01.2020 |
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| Effective from | 25.01.2020 |
| Effective until | - |
| Status | Valid |
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