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Regulations to control the spread of wood and forest pests have become increasingly important in the wood trade.
ISPM-15 (International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures) designates the standard required by the United
Nations member countries for international shipments. The 170 governments (thus far) which have signed the IPPC
(International Plant Protection Convention) have the right to refuse entry at their frontiers to goods transported
on wooden pallets, in crates, spools or any other wood packaging unless it has been treated, marked and certified
in accordance with its regulations. Pallet Consultants provides a heat treatment which meets the demands of ISPM-15
and has experience in meeting all the needs of the wood packaging producer and user.
ISPM-15 Requirements
Compliance with ISPM-15 for wood packaging materials allows for two treatment options:
Heat Treatment (HT): Wood packaging material should be heated in a schedule that achieves a minimum core temperature of 56ºC for a minimum of 30 minutes. The American Lumber Standards Committee administers the U.S. certification program for heat treatment.
Methyl Bromide (MB) Fumigation: The wood packaging material should be fumigated with methyl bromide. NWPCA has been tasked by the U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to administer the fumigation program.
NOTE: ISPM 15 requirements apply to all species of coniferous (softwood) and non-coniferous (hardwood) packaging materials.
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Onsite Capabilities |
| Pallet Consultants serves many industries including grocery
warehouses, fertilizer and mulching facilities, produce packers, the citrus industry and many
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Environmental Sustainability |
| Pallet Consultants acknowledges its pivotal role in efficiently
utilizing the world's forest resources and reducing demand for its landfill depositories through the reuse,
repair and recycling of wood pallets and packaging. |
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