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As such, all WPM moving between Great Britain and EU must meet ISPM15 international standards by undergoing heat treatment to eliminate any possible parasites, and must be stamped to confirm this treatment.

ISPM 15 affects all wood packaging material (pallets, crates, dunnages, etc.) and requires 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".

ISPM 15 requirements These rules apply to all forms of wood packaging of more than 6mm in thickness and it means that the wood has to be treated. The treatment is a combination of debarking the wood and either applying heat or chemicals, which will remove or kill any pests present in the wood.

ISPM 15 describes phytosanitary measures to minimize the risk of pest movement including: the removal of bark; the application of a treatment, and; the identification of compliant wood packaging material with an internationally recognized mark.

ISPM 15 Mark Regulations & Fraud. ISPM15 is the industry standard regarding wooden pallets. The regulations state that all wooden pallets must be heat-treated prior to use and have an ISPM15 mark to show they comply. This proves that the wood has been heat-treated appropriately and is free of pest infestations.

Your packing declaration should include the following details: The letterhead, name and address of the packer or supplier of the goods; The name of the cargo's vessel and the voyage number; The name of the exporter and importer (for annual declaration); Any relevant numbers of markings associated with the consignment;

In order to get the ISPM15 stamp, must wood products be both heat treated and fumigated? Under ISPM15 standards, it must be either heat treated to 56 degrees Celsius to the core for 30 minutes, or fumigated with methyl bromide. It does not need to get both treatments.