What are ISPM 15 pallets?

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.

Is ISPM 15 mandatory?

ISPM-15 and the United States and Canada Both Canada and the United States are members of the IPPC and have adopted ISPM-15 regulations to maintain international obligations. Therefore, international shipments or any other transportation of WPM to other countries must be treated and marked with the IPPC mark.

Is ISPM 15 fumigation?

What is ISPM 15 compliant wood packaging? Wood packaging that has been either heat treated or fumigated with methyl bromide to the specification given in ISPM 15 and bears the internationally recognised certification mark.

Are CHEP pallets ISPM 15 compliant?

CHEP can provide you with a quality assured ISPM 15 compliant pallet that meets these new standards and will ensure your export products arrive safely to their final destination.

What countries require ISPM 15?

Countries participating in ISPM 15

• Austria.
• Belgium.
• Bulgaria.
• Croatia.
• Cyprus.
• Czech Republic.
• Denmark.
• Estonia.

Is plywood exempt from ISPM 15?

Products like cardboard, plywood, and plastic are exempt from ISPM-15.

Does Canada require heat-treated pallets 2020?

Right now, pallets move back and forth between Canada and the United States without the special treatment that’s required under ISPM 15. This regulation requires that wood packaging material being shipped internationally be heat-treated to kill insects or larvae that could infest native woodlands.

Are CHEP pallets toxic?

This stands for Methyl Bromide which is a harmful chemical used to prevent wood eating insects consuming the pallets. Look out for the HT stamp, which stands for heat treated and means the pallet is definitely safe to use.

What does ISPM 15 stand for?

ISPM15 is the acronym for the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15. It is a set of guidelines for regulating wood packaging materials in the international community and during trade.

Are blue pallets toxic?

This stands for Methyl Bromide which is a harmful chemical used to prevent wood eating insects consuming the pallets. It was banned in the UK 5 years ago so they are much rarer to come by now. Look out for the HT stamp, which stands for heat treated and means the pallet is definitely safe to use.

What are the procedures for ispm-15 pallet fumigation?

It is worth remembering that biocides must be of low toxicity to humans and the environment, although we will explain the procedures listed in the ISPM-15 for the fumigation of pallets. Conventional heat treatment, by steam or oven drying chamber.

What are the ispm-15 requirements for wood pallets?

ISPM-15 Requirements . According to ISPM-15, all solid wood and wood packaging materials (WPM) over 6 mm in thickness used for export, such as wooden pallets, dunnage and crating, must be treated. In the heat treatment process, WPM must be heated until its internal temperature reaches 56 degrees Celcius or more for 30 minutes.

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 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.