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Do I Need ISPM-15 Pallets for Export to Europe?

Yes, the European Union requires ISPM-15 compliant wood pallets for all imports, with EU-FAS overseeing compliance and individual member states applying additional inspection rules. United States Pallets supplies new, recycled, custom, and ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets to commercial buyers in all 50 states, with a 50-pallet minimum order and a written quote target of under 2 business hours.

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Quick Answer: Yes, the European Union requires ISPM-15 compliant wood pallets for all imports, with EU-FAS overseeing compliance and individual member states applying additional inspection rules.

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The EU has required ISPM-15 wood packaging compliance since 2009. EU-FAS (Food and Audit Service) and member state plant health authorities verify compliance at port of entry. All wood pallets entering the EU must bear the IPPC stamp showing country code, facility number, and treatment code. Some destinations apply additional inspections (e.g., commodity-specific requirements). Heat treatment (HT) is dominant; methyl bromide (MB) is restricted under EU environmental regulations. Documentation: IPPC stamp; treatment certificate; phytosanitary certificate where required; commercial paperwork.

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