Notification of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives On the Determination of Wood Packaging Materials as Restricted Articles

Notification of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives On the Determination of Wood Packaging Materials as Restricted Articles B.E.…. ....................... By virtue of the power vested in accordance with the provisions referred to in Section 6 of the Plant Quarantine Act B.E. 2507, amended by the Plant Quarantine Act (No.3) B.E. 2551 whereas this Act contains certain provisions in relation to the restriction of rights and liberties of persons in respect of which section 32, Section 33, Section 41 and Section 43 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand so permit by virtue of law, the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives by the recommendations of the Plant Quarantine Committee hereby promulgates the determination of wood packaging materials as restricted articles as follows : 1. Wood packaging materials mean articles or materials constructed from wood associated, in use as packages or equipment and materials, with being in part of the movement in international trade. The following articles or materials are not included as wood packaging materials : 1.1 Wood packaging materials made of wood of less than 6 mm in thickness. 1.2 Wood packaging materials which have been created using heat, pressure and glue or a combination thereof. For example, plywood, particle board, oriented strand board and veneer. 1.3 Barrels for spirit or wine which have been heated during manufacture. 1.4 Gift boxes for wine, cigars or other commodities made from wood that has been processed in a way that renders it free of pests. 1.5 Wood components permanently attached to freight vehicles and containers. 2. Provide that wood packaging materials shall be restricted articles. 3. The importation of wood packaging materials must be in compliance with the rules, procedure and conditions as stipulated by the Director General. This Notification shall be effective six months after its publication in the Royal Gazette. Promulgated on …………………………B.E. 2552