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🍎 Food BE December 1, 2023

Non-compliant ISPM 15 marks on wood packaging material from Slovakia

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
Plant products: sawn wood
Origin
Slovakia
Notifier
Belgium
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What is this? Wood packaging from Slovakia may have wrong marks. These marks show if wood is safe for moving between countries.

What's happening? Belgium found wood packaging without the right marks. This could spread pests to plants.

Does this affect me? If you got food packed in wood from Slovakia, check the marks. This is mostly for businesses.

What should I do? Ask your supplier if the wood has the right marks. If unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: Plant products: sawn wood · Origin: Slovakia · Notifier: Belgium

First published
December 1, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=PH23.8282

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What is this product recall alert about?
Non-compliant ISPM 15 marks on wood packaging material from Slovakia. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: Plant products: sawn wood · Origin: Slovakia · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 1, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Belgium.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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