Do I need heat treated pallets?
So, let’s get back to the original question: Do all pallets need to be heat treated? The short answer to this question is no. All the wood used to make pallets is kiln dried to cure it, but that does not meet phytosanitary standards, and is not considered heat treating.
Where are heat treated pallets required?
Heat treat pallets are required for all wood packaging material used in international shipments. One of the necessary steps for ensuring the safety of not only the product being shipped, but also the environment of the product’s destination, is heat treatment.
How can you tell the difference between a treated and untreated pallet?
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.
Do you need heat treated pallets to ship to USA?
Even though the answer to the question do all wooden pallets need to be heat treated is no, unless you are shipping outside of the US and Canada, certain industries may require heat treated wooden pallets for sanitary purposes.
Are heat treated pallets safe for gardening?
ONLY pallets marked HT (heat treatment) are safe to use. It has no bearing on the safety of the pallet.
What does ISPM 15 stand for?
ISPM 15 stands for the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15. They are a set of regulations which were set up to help prevent the spread of pests and diseases through the use of wood in packaging materials used in international trade.
Which pallets are safe for gardening?
HT pallets are not harmful to your health and can be used in safety. “ There is one final thing to check before using a found pallet. If the wood is visibly stained and you don’t know “where your pallet has been,” then you should absolutely not use those stained boards.
How long does a heat treated pallet last?
How long do heat treated pallets last? ISPM 15 will last the lifetime of the pallet so, once it has been heat treated to ISPM 15 standards, the pallet can be reused to ship and transport goods globally without the need for re-treatment.