ISPM-15 Certification
International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15
Required certification for producing ISPM-15 compliant treated wood packaging materials for international trade. Certifies that a facility can properly heat treat or fumigate wood packaging and apply the IPPC mark.
About ISPM-15 Certification
ISPM-15 certification authorizes a facility to treat wood packaging materials and apply the internationally recognized IPPC mark. This certification is essential for any company that manufactures or treats pallets and crates destined for international shipment. Without proper certification, your customers cannot legally export products on your pallets.
Who Needs It
Any facility that heat treats, fumigates, or marks wood packaging materials for export must be certified. This includes pallet manufacturers, heat treatment service providers, crate builders, and remanufacturers who apply ISPM-15 marks to repaired pallets.
Requirements
- 1Approved heat treatment kiln or fumigation facility
- 2Temperature monitoring and recording equipment
- 3Quality management system for treatment processes
- 4Trained personnel for treatment operations
- 5Proper marking tools and procedures
- 6Record-keeping system for treatment batches
Certification Process
Apply to your national NPPO or designated agency
Facility inspection by auditor
Demonstrate treatment capability
Pass quality system review
Receive facility number and authorization
Ongoing audits (semi-annual or quarterly)