WTO notification · TBT
El SalvadorProposed measure, may since have been adopted
Salvadoran Technical Regulation RTS 55.02.01:25 WOOD PACKAGING. PHYTOSANITARY MEASURES, REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF THE INTERNATIONAL MARK AND FOR THE GRANTING OF REGISTRATION.
Reglamento Técnico Salvadoreño RTS 55.02.01:25 EMBALAJE DE MADERA. MEDIDAS FITOSANITARIAS, REQUISITOS PARA EL USO DE LA MARCA INTERNACIONAL Y PARA EL OTORGAMIENTO DEL REGISTRO.
El Salvador notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 24 November 2025. The comment period closed on 23 January 2026.
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Published here:
Packaging and distribution of goods in general (ICS code(s): 55.020)
Embalajes y distribución de mercancías en general (Código(s) de la ICS: 55.020)
The comment period closed on 23 January 2026. You can still raise concerns about the measure with your country's WTO TBT enquiry point, quoting the document symbol G/TBT/N/SLV/236; it can take them up with El Salvador.
Find your country's enquiry point on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)The notified Salvadoran Technical Regulation establishes the phytosanitary measures needed to reduce the risk of introducing and/or spreading quarantine pests associated with wood packaging material used in international trade. It also regulates the use of the internationally-recognized mark.It establishes the requirements for granting operating permits to wood packaging material phytosanitary treatment plants and for renewing permits.It applies throughout the national territory to all natural and legal persons who perform authorized phytosanitary treatments for wood packaging material, and who apply the internationally-recognized mark.The following wood packaging material is exempt from compliance with this RTS:G/TBT/N/SLV/236- 2 - (a) Wood packaging material made exclusively from processed wood material such as plywood, particle board, oriented strand board or veneer that has been created using glue, heat and pressure or a combination thereof;(b) Sawdust, wood shavings and wood wool;(c) Wooden barrels or casks that have been heated during manufacture and used to transport alcoholic beverages;(b) Boxes, cases, receptacles or containers made from wood that has been processed in accordance with point (a) of this paragraph, in a way that renders it free of pests, presented with the commodities for which they are intended;(e) Wood packaging made entirely from thin wood (6 mm or less in thickness);(f) Wood components that are permanently attached to a conveyance or…
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