Canadian Export Certification

Canadian Export Certification

Wood Product Export Policies

Wood Product Export Policies

D-03-02 Canadian Heat Treated Wood Products Certification Program (CHTWPCP) for Export

Systems approach for the production of heat treated lumber

D-01-05 The Canadian Wood Packaging Certification Program (CWPCP) for Export

Systems approach for the use of heat treated wood in the production of heat treated wood packaging

Specific Requirements - Quality Operations

Specific Requirements - Quality Operations

Quality management systemProcedures follow quality planQuality operations = export products that meet foreign import requirements

Quality System

Quality Produc

t

Meets Client

Demand

Client Demand =

Foreign Regulatory

Requirement

Ongoing Verification

D-01-05 CWPCPD-01-05 CWPCP

Linked to wood produced under CHTWPCP

OrCFIA Fumigation Standards

SpecificationsSpecifications

Hardwood & softwood lumber (ISPM No. 15)HT & MB (ISPM No. 15)All export non-manufactured wood packagingDunnageRepair, re-cycled, re-conditioned, re-manufactured

SpecificationsSpecifications

Harmonized to ISPM No. 15 Developed by Government & Industry CWPCP working group - steering & consultation committeeMandatory treatment (HT-56/30 & MB)Mandatory marking system

Policy StandardsPolicy Standards

Registered facilities operate under a documented quality production system

Use and tracking of only CHTWPCP or U.S. certified wood products in export w.p.Controlled application of certification stampInventory control of treated vs untreated products

Specific RequirementsSpecific Requirements

Application Sufficient & competent staffStaff must understand the phytosanitary requirementsQuality supervisor

Operate under a Quality Plan

Source of treated woodSegregation (domestic vs export)Record managementActions to deal with non-conforming/non-compliant productsTraining

Elements of a Quality PlanElements of a Quality Plan

Document retention systemSpecifications on records pertaining to products (certificates, etc.)Specifications for retaining records on training, auditing, corrective actions, etc.

Corrective actionHow will the facility implement necessary corrective actions?How will the facility deal with non-complying products?

Records Management Records Management

All records retained for >2 yearsStaff must be able to access the quality plan/D-01-05 Changes to the quality plan must be approved prior to implementation

AuditingAuditing

Quality Evaluation Verification:

Quality Plan = Facility Activities = Canadian Standards.

Identification of deficiencies in program design

Ongoing facility InspectionsVerification:

Day to day Activities = Approved Quality Plan

Audit FrequencyAudit Frequency

Step 1Documentation review

Application complete?Quality plan = D-01-05?

Quality EvaluationFacility operations = the quality plan?

Step 2Ongoing Facility Inspections

4/annumNon-conformities = increased inspection rate or suspension

AuditorsAuditors

Accredited third partiesSpecific Auditing criteria

Documentation of auditing processesRecords maintenanceConfidentiality of auditsCompetency in auditing (plant health & ISO auditing)

Certification ProcessCertification Process

Facility Applies for ParticipationFacility Applies for Participation

Accredited Auditor Reviews Facility Manual and Application

Accredited Auditor Reviews Facility Manual and Application

Accredited Auditor Conducts Quality EvaluationAccredited Auditor Conducts Quality Evaluation

Accredited Auditor Recommends ParticipationAccredited Auditor Recommends Participation

Ongoing Auditing4/yr.

Ongoing Auditing4/yr.

D-03-02 CHTWPCPD-03-02 CHTWPCP

Certified production of heat treated woodRecognized for both use in certified w.p. & for markets requiring treated lumber productsQuality management process

CHTWPCP Facility Requirements

CHTWPCP Facility Requirements

Application for participationQuality plan Sufficient and competent staff Designate Specific facility employee to provide assistance during inspection

Issuance of certificates to be controlled by specified employeeFacility must specify treatment conditions in quality plan (e.g. species, dimension, etc.)

CHTWPCP Facility Requirements

CHTWPCP Facility Requirements

Schedules must be developed/ equivalent to generic processMonitor and record of treatment processes

Ambient air temperature, relative humidity, etc

Monitoring/testing of equipmentSegregation of treated lotsRecords and documentation

Treatment recordsIdentification of treated woodetc.

Heat Treatment OptionsHeat Treatment Options

Minimum Internal Core temperature of 56°C for at least 30 minutesUse of Approved Generic Heat Treatment Schedules and Operating Conditions

orUse of Kiln-specific Treatment Schedules by Authorized Technical Laboratory

Program AuditsProgram Audits

Structured as to provide the maximum possible confidence in the outcome - properly heat treated wood meeting importing country standards.

The CFIA will attend at the mill to verify the mill’s capacity to consistently produce heat treated wood meeting the heat treatment standard of 56C for 30 minutes.

Program AuditsProgram Audits

Audits completed by CFIA or CFIA Approved oversight agencyTwo types of audits.

Verification AuditSystems Audit

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

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