FAO ISPM-15 Standard is the international phytosanitary standard for wood packaging used in international trade, published by the FAO. 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.
About FAO ISPM-15 Standard
FAO ISPM-15 Standard is the international phytosanitary standard for wood packaging used in international trade, published by the FAO. The organization's work directly shapes US pallet manufacturing, supply chain operations, and regulatory compliance.
Official Resource
Visit the official site at https://www.fao.org/3/w3580e/w3580e0d.htm for current standards, guidance, and member resources.
Pallet Industry Role
FAO ISPM-15 Standard contributes to the US pallet industry by setting standards, providing guidance, and supporting the regulatory framework that governs pallet design, construction, treatment, and supply chain operations.
Related Authorities
- National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA)
- International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)
- USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS)
- FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
- ASTM International (ASTM)
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
- GS1 US (GS1)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- US Forest Service (USFS)
- Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
- Forest Stewardship Council US (FSC)
- Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)
- Pallet Enterprise Magazine (Pallet Enterprise)
- Modern Materials Handling (Modern Materials Handling)
- Western Pallet Association (Western Pallet Association)
- Canadian Wood Pallet & Container Association (CWPCA)
- Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA)
- American Trucking Associations (ATA)
- Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau (PLIB)
- Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB)
- Consumer Brands Association (formerly GMA) (CBA)
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