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 ...

Sep 29, 2021 · Warehouse pallet racks should conform to certain criteria, indicated by an IPPC, International Plant Protection Convention, stamp with certain letters signifying wood treatment measures taken. The IPPC was created by the Food and Agriculture Organization, to protect against infestation, especially when shipping food products.

Apr 7, 2025 · APHIS regulates imported wood packaging material per the International Plant Protection Convention’s (IPPC) adopted International Standard 15 , "Regulation of wood packaging material in international trade." ISPM 15 is proven to prevent the introduction of harmful pests into the United States.

ISPM15 is the acronym for the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15. It is a set of guidelines for regulating wood packaging materials in the international community and …

Feb 28, 2024 · Inspectors will look for a valid International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) logo and ensure no pest or pest risk is present. A valid ISPM 15 stamp includes the following: IPPC logo; Two-letter country code; Unique facility number within the country; Treatment type: either HT for heat treatment or MB for methyl bromide

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).

IPPC stamps are a representation of a company participating in the ISPM-15 certification program. In the US, the company obtains the IPPC stamp (or quality marks as referred to the industry) through an accredited inspection agency.

May 3, 2023 · The IPPC Guide is designed to provide relevant information to ISPM 15 treatment providers, wood packaging material manufacturers, repairers and remanufacturers and other stakeholders, to help them to improve compliance with ISPM 15 and reduce the incidence of quarantine pests.

Feb 7, 2018 · Everything you need to know about the IPPC ISPM-15 heat-treatment stamp for wooden crates, skids and pallets to be used in international shipping.

All wood products used for export crating and shipping outside the United States must be ISPM 15 compliant and certified with the proper stamp containing the required IPPC symbol. ISPM 15 wood packaging materials for export are treated to prevent the export of bugs in the wood.