What is IPPC pallet?

What is IPPC pallet?

Pallets with an IPPC (International Plant Protection Convention) stamp are used for international shipping. These stamps typically include: The IPPC symbol, which is located on the left side of the stamp. The 2-letter country code followed by a company registration number, which is located on the right side of the …

What does the IPPC mark represent?

The Commission on Phytosanitary Measures of International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) adopts International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures ( ISPM s) to protect plant resources from the spread of invasive pests moving in global trade.

Are IPPC pallets safe?

The IPPC stamp: if you don’t see it, use it with caution! A pallet may be perfectly safe without this logo, but you don’t have clear information. The treatment code : [HT] = Heat treatment / [MB] = Methyl Bromide / [DB] = Debarked / [KD] = Kiln Dried. IPPC marking on pallets are used for international shipping.

What are ISPM15 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.

How do you tell if a pallet is treated?

Look for the IPPC stamp on the side of the wood to determine how it was treated. Pallets marked with an “HT” were heat-treated and did not come into contact with chemicals during the treating process. Avoid unmarked pallets or those stamped with an “MB” for methyl bromide.

How can you tell a wood pallet?

There are a few easy ways to identify what type of wood your pallets are made of:

  1. Ask the manufacturer, if you have a relationship with them!
  2. Smell it!
  3. Take a good look.
  4. Add a few drops of water.
  5. Pick it up!

Do you need heat-treated pallets to ship to USA?

“All wood packaging material entering or transiting the United States, [except] wood of Canadian origin entering from Canada, must be heat-treated or fumigated and be marked with an approved logo certifying that it has been appropriately treated.

What are the minimum IPPC markings?

The mark must include the IPPC trademarked graphic symbol, the ISO two-letter country code for the country that produced the wood packaging material, a unique number assigned by the national plant protection agency of that country to the producer of the wood packaging material, and an abbreviation disclosing the type …

Do pallets attract termites?

Here are the winter pests most likely to be found in wood pallets, along with tips for how you can keep your pallets and facility safe from wood destroying pests. Termites. Termites are the ultimate wood-destroying pest. These ants don’t feed on wood, but they do make their homes in damp or decaying wood.

Is pallet wood toxic?

But it turns out that pallet wood can often be contaminated with toxic chemicals, harmful bacteria, and other icky bad stuff you certainly don’t want in your home or around your family. So, before reusing a pallet at home, read on for some questions to consider to protect your health.

Why are pallets painted blue?

This served to help promote the​ return of empty pallets back to the pallet owner. The most recognizable pallet brand from around the world is that of CHEP, which owns millions of distinctively blue painted pallets with white CHEP marking.

Do plywood pallets need to be fumigated?

– the answer is heat treatment. Because plywood, blockboard, MDF/HDF, OSB, hardboard, particle board and other man-made boards have been treated with heat during production. Because of no pests and insects, plywood and these man-made boards won’t be required for fumigation.

What does IPPC stand for in warehouse pallet racks?

Warehouse pallet racks should conform to certain criteria, indicated by an IPPC, International Plant Protection Convention, stamp with certain letters signifying wood treatment measures taken. The IPPC was created by the Food and Agriculture Organization, to protect against infestation, especially when shipping food products.

When did the IPPC standard come into effect?

The United Nations through the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) created a voluntary global standard on March 2002 (ISPM 15). It applies only to wood packaging materials (both coniferous and non-coniferous) made with solid wood not engineered wood products (plywood, OSB, etc.) or corrugated when used in international trade.

Is the IPPC standard applicable to domestic use?

The international standard does not apply to wood packaging material manufactured solely for domestic use. The Pallet Enterprise staff has researched the IPPC standard and has developed a list of the most frequently asked questions and answers related to this topic.

Do you need IPPC stamp on Universal pallets?

Some pallets will have stamps/etching/branding on them, others can be distinguished by size or colour. If a pallet is going to travel outside the EU or to Portugal it must bear an IPPC stamp showing a few key details: We can break this stamp down into 3 sections to better understand what it’s telling us about this particular pallet.