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Canadian Export Certification. 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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
www.inspection.gc.ca