Division 19 In Annex IV, Part B, a new point 6.3. is added:
United Kingdom
‘
6.3.
Wood of Castanea Mill.
- (a)
The wood shall be bark-free
or
- (b)
Official statement that the wood:
- (i)
originates in areas known to be free from Cryphonectria parasitica (Murrill.) Barr.
or
- (ii)
has undergone kiln-drying to below 20 % moisture content, expressed as a percentage of dry matter, achieved through an appropriate time/temperature schedule. There shall be evidence thereof by a mark “Kiln-dried” or “KD” or another internationally recognised mark, put on the wood or on any wrapping in accordance with current usage.
CZ, DK, EL, (Crete, Lesvos) IRL, S, UK (except the Isle of Man) ’.