What is ISPM 15 certified?

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.

Does plywood need IPPC stamp?

No, plywood, particle board, oriented strand board or veneer that has been created using glue, heat or pressure, or a combination thereof is of sufficiently low risk and to be exempted from the provisions of the ISPM standard.

What is ISPM treatment?

ISPM 15 is a standard developed by International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). ISPM 15 requires that raw wooden pallets be sufficiently treated to eliminate insects or fungus which may be living inside the wooden material. There are two approved methods of treatment: heat treatment or methyl bromide.

What is IPPC and ISPM?

International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) are standards adopted by the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM), which is the governing body of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). The first International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) was adopted in 1993.

Is ISPM15 fumigation?

ISPM15 and Requirements Rentokil is a certified company under the ISPM15 scheme and we can offer a range of fumigation to treat wood packaging, enabling you to comply with all ISPM15 regulations.

Is ISPM15 the same as IPPC?

The ISPM 15 treatment certification stamp has several different forms but all contain the same information: The IPPC “Wheat Stamp”, country of origin (xx), facility code (000), and type of treatment (YY). (In the United States, the third-party inspection agency is also included).

What does Ispm mean?

FAQ What is ISPM 15? 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.