ISPM 15

We provide ISPM 15 treatment according to the requirements and features, so you can do business without worrying.

ISPM 15

International Standards For Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM 15) is an International Phytosanitary Measure developed by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) that directly addresses the need to treat wood materials of a thickness greater than 6mm, used to ship products between countries. Its main purpose is to prevent the international transport and spread of disease and insects that could negatively affect plants or ecosystems. ISPM 15 affects all wood packaging material (pallets, crates, dunnages, etc.) requiring that they be debarked and then heat treated or fumigated with methyl bromide and stamped or branded, with a mark of compliance. This mark of compliance is colloquially known as the "wheat stamp". Products exempt from the ISPM 15 are made from alternative material, like paper, plastic or wood panel products (i.e. OSB, hardboard, and plywood).

Certification

we take care of your ISPM 15 treatments according to the requirements and characteristics:

• The timber is heated to 56 degrees for 30 minutes, or even higher if desired
• The wood must be completely clean
• After the treatment you will receive the necessary certificates

All the wood used for packaging purposes must undergo this treatment. For the food packaging the requirements are even higher. In addition to the heat treatment, this timber also needs to be dry. It is very important that the stamp is on your products and has an ear of corn and recently the stamp also needs a frame.