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What is ISPM 15 certified?
ISPM 15 affects all wood packaging material (pallets, crates, dunnages, etc.) requiring that they be debarked and then heat treated or fumigated with methyl bromide and stamped or branded, with a mark of compliance. This mark of compliance is colloquially known as the “wheat stamp”.
Are plastic pallets ISPM 15?
Plastic pallets, due to their composition and inability to host pests, are exempt from ISPM 15 regulations. Without the need for treatment, this is a cost-savings component in terms of both time and money, when it comes to production.
Does plywood meet ISPM 15?
No, plywood, particle board, oriented strand board or veneer that has been created using glue, heat or pressure, or a combination thereof is of sufficiently low risk and to be exempted from the provisions of the ISPM standard.
Are Euro pallets ISPM 15?
ISPM 15 of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is a standard for all EPAL pallets produced by PalletBiz, and is mandatory for Euro Pallets in general. The standard allows our pallets to be used in international traffic without any restrictions.
Is plywood exempt from ISPM-15?
It applies to the treatment of wood materials greater than 6mm, and it states a set of criteria that must be met when using any wood as packaging such as a crate, pallet, or dunnage. Products like cardboard, plywood, and plastic are exempt from ISPM-15.
Are heat treated pallets required for Mexico?
Shipping to Mexico & Other Countries ISPM 15 does apply in shipping to Mexico which means wood pallets and packaging must be treated and marked with the IPPC stamp.
Is plywood exempt from ISPM 15?
Do plastic pallets need to be fumigated?
PLASTIC PALLETS ARE MORE EFFCIENT THAN WOOD Products that are shipped internationally on wood pallets must be heat-treated or fumigated and stamped with a mark of compliance. Not so with plastic pallets.
Do I need heat-treated pallets to ship to Europe?
As the Brexit negotiations continue, the UK pallet industry is planning for a worst-case scenario that will see shipments to Europe requiring an ISPM15 (heat-treated) grade pallet. Currently, wooden pallets carrying goods from outside the EU must be heat-treated or fumigated and certified before they can enter Europe.
What is the ISPM 15 standard for wood pallets?
The wooden material of the pallet can harbour hidden pests which pose a risk to sensitive global ecosystems. ISPM 15 is a standard for wooden international freight material, including wood pallets.
What do you need to know about the ISPM 15 mark?
ISPM 15 Mark Regulations & Fraud. ISPM15 is the industry standard regarding wooden pallets. The regulations state that all wooden pallets must be heat-treated prior to use and have an ISPM15 mark to show they comply. This proves that the wood has been heat-treated appropriately and is free of pest infestations.
What kind of material is exempt from ispm-15?
ISPM-15 standard rules affect both wood and wooden packaging materials such as dunnage, crates, reels, collars and pallets, but alternative materials such as plastic, paper, metal and even wood panel products (engineered wood) such as plywood, hardboard, OSB are exempt from maintaining ISPM-15 standard.
What does ISPM 15 stand for in Plant Protection Convention?
ISPM 15: the pallet passport. ISPM 15 is a standard developed by International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). Pallets which comply with this standard have been marked with a stamp to verify their origin and method of treatment.