Heat Treatment
Heat treatment is required for transporting wooden packaging between the UK & the EU
Essential for Transporting Goods abroad
All heat-treated wooden packaging will come with a ISPM15 stamp
ISPM15 stands for International Standards for Phytosanitary Measure 15. It is the 15th standard designed to protect humans, animals, and plants from pests, diseases, and contamination.
We have the capability to provide our customers with heat-treated products, complete with certification confirming that they meet export compliance standards. All heat-treated wooden packaging we supply is stamped with an internationally recognised mark, confirming it meets the ISPM 15 standard.
If you are transporting solid wood packaging from Northern Ireland to Great Britain, ISPM 15 standards do not apply.
Exemptions from ISPM 15
- Plastic Pallets: Typically made from polypropylene or polyethylene plastic resin.
- Corrugated Pallets: Constructed using wood pulp, glue, and high heat.
- Presswood Pallets: Produced under high temperature and pressure, using glue and solely recovered wood chips or sawdust.
- Composite Wooden Pallet Blocks: Manufactured under high temperature and pressure with glue and solely recovered wood chips.
- Plywood or Processed Wood: Includes wood packaging made from processed materials such as particle board and veneer, created using glue, heat, or pressure.
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Heat treated pallets are wooden pallets that have been subjected to a high-temperature process to kill pests, insects, and larvae. This treatment ensures they meet international export standards and prevents the spread of invasive species.
ISPM 15 stands for International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures and is a global standard that requires wood packaging materials to be treated and marked to prevent the spread of plant pests and diseases through international trade.
Pallets are placed in a certified kiln and heated to a core temperature of 56°C for at least 30 minutes. This process kills pests without using chemicals and is environmentally friendly.
Yes, upon request, we can provide a heat treatment certificate for your shipment as proof of compliance.
You will find an ISPM15 stamp on the pallet with our registration number. We are members of the UK Wood Packaging Material Marking programme and have been assessed by the Forestry Commission to provide ISPM15 compliant products.