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Is ISPM 15 the same as legal-timber sourcing evidence?

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Reviewed 2026-10-03 · scope and role check required

Applies to: Great Britain timber rules; Northern Ireland requires separate assessment

No. GB timber rules distinguish first-market operators' due diligence from traders' supply records. Harvest legality and provenance are separate from ISPM 15 pest treatment; product scope must be checked.

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• OPSS: timber and FLEGT regulations

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