ISPM 15 Heat Treatment
ISPM 15 Heat Treatment
At Fontana Forest, we provide ISPM 15-compliant heat treatment services for all your wood packaging needs, ensuring your shipments meet international phytosanitary standards and arrive safely at their destinations.
- Global shipping compliance
- Environmentally responsible
- Enhanced durability & safety
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What is ISPM 15?
International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM 15) is a regulation developed by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) to prevent the spread of pests and diseases through wood packaging materials in international trade. It requires that all wood packaging materials, such as pallets and crates, be treated to eliminate harmful organisms.
Why ISPM 15 is Important
ISPM 15 regulations exist to protect global trade, ecosystems, and businesses from the risks associated with untreated wood packaging. Without proper treatment, wooden pallets and crates can carry invasive pests and plant diseases, leading to environmental damage, costly delays, and rejected shipments.
- Heat treatment ensures wood packaging is free from harmful insects and fungi that can damage forests and agriculture.
- Reduces the risk of introducing non-native species into different countries.
- Required for exports to most countries, including the U.S., Canada, EU, Australia, and China.
- Non-compliant shipments may be quarantined, rejected, or fined at customs.
- ISPM 15 certification ensures your shipments move without costly delays.
- Heat-treated wood is stronger, drier, and resistant to rot and mold.
- Reduces warping and breakdown, ensuring packaging lasts longer.
- Ideal for long-distance shipping and harsh environmental conditions.
- Avoids penalties and delays associated with non-compliant packaging.
- Ensures business continuity and supply chain reliability.
- Demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and responsible trade.
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and ensure you get the best pallet solution.
Industries We Serve
Our PDS-designed pallets cater to a diverse range of industries, including:
How Our Process Works
We make it simple to get the right pallet and packaging solutions delivered on-time.
Order Processing
Preparation & Quality
Secure Transport
Scheduled Arrival
Frequently Asked Questions
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Heat treatment is required to eliminate pests and pathogens in wood, preventing their spread through international trade.
Compliant packaging bears the ISPM 15 stamp, indicating it has been properly treated and meets international standards.
While methyl bromide fumigation was previously used, heat treatment is now the preferred and environmentally friendly method.
No, heat treatment does not compromise the structural integrity of the wood; it enhances durability by reducing moisture content.
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