Does Germany require heat-treated pallets?

Does Germany require heat-treated pallets?

Wooden pallets used in freight to and from Europe are required to be heat-treated to ISPM 15 standard.

How many Ispm are there?

The first International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) was adopted in 1993. As of April 2022, there are 46 adopted ISPMs (ISPM 30 being revoked), 31 Diagnostic Protocols and 44 Phytosanitary Treatments. These international standards: Protect sustainable agriculture and enhance global food security.

Do I need heat-treated pallets to ship to Europe?

Currently, wooden pallets carrying goods from outside the EU must be heat-treated or fumigated and certified before they can enter Europe.

Is plywood ISPM 15 compliant?

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 all Euro pallets heat treated?

Are Euro Pallets chemically treated? No, these pallets are not chemically treated. There are generally two treatment methods: thermal treatment (HT) or methyl bromide fumigation. However, there are countries, e.g. Germany that do not allow fumigation treatment.

Are Euro pallets chemically treated?

Are Euro Pallets chemically treated? No, these pallets are not chemically treated. There are generally two treatment methods: thermal treatment (HT) or methyl bromide fumigation.

What do pallet Colours mean?

Colored pallets Red pallets: PECO (The Pallet Exchange Company from the USA) Red pallets: LPR (La Palette Rouge from Europe) Blue pallets: CHEP (Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool from Australia) Brown pallets: IPP (IPP Logipal from Europe)

How do you tell if a pallet is chemically 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.

What is Euro pallet made of?

Euro pallets are made of wood of different kinds of trees (spruce, oak, alder etc.). There are exactly 78 nails in exact positions. Euro pallets are for-way pallets – they can be grasped by handling machines from all four sides.

What are the codes on pallets?

All stamps consist of a two letter code which indicates the type of treatment applied, there are 5 possible treatment stamps commonly in use:

• DB – Debarked.
• HT – Heat Treated.
• KD – Kiln Dried.
• DH – Dielectric Heated.
• SF – Sulphuryl Fluoride.
• MB – Methyl Bromide.

What does HT mean on a pallet?

Heat treated pallets
Heat treated pallets are often referred to as HT pallets, yet the concept remains the same: Heat treatment is a method of sterilizing the wood to remove all hazardous materials, thereby making the pallets safer and better suited for shipment.