Exploring the Utility of ISPM 15 Heat Treated Wooden Packaging Material
In international trade, wood packaging isn’t just a box or pallet — it’s a responsibility. That’s where ISPM 15 heat treated wooden packaging material comes into play, ensuring wood packaging used in shipping is safe, compliant, and reliable. 🌲 Understanding ISPM 15 Heat Treated Wooden Packaging Material ISPM-15 — International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 — governs the treatment of solid wood packaging materials (like pallets, crates, dunnage, skids) used in international shipments. Under ISPM 15, solid wood components must undergo approved treatment. The most common: heat treatment (HT) — the wood’s core must reach at least 56 °C and remain for a minimum of 30 minutes. After treatment, the wood must be stamped with a recognized compliance mark, certifying it meets ISPM 15 requirements. Importantly, ISPM 15 only applies to raw solid wood packaging material. Processed or engineered wood products — such as plywood, oriented strand board, veneer, MDF, etc. — ar...