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Heat Treatment vs. Fumigation
At present, there are two permitted treatment methods under the ISPM 15 standard. The first, Heat Treatment (HT), is by far the most common method of treatment used around the world. Heat treatment...
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U.S. Customs & Border Patrol ISPM 15 FAQ
Came across this CBP Link today while doing a bit of research. It’s a collection of frequently asked questions from the United States Customs & Border Patrol and is a good inside look at how they...
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NWPCA Annual Conference
The National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) held its annual leadership conference in Orlando, FL this past week. To learn more click here. The post NWPCA Annual Conference appeared...
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Fraudulent IPPC Marks
Fraudulent IPPC marks are becoming an ever increasing problem. So what do I mean by fraudulent? A fraudulent IPPC mark is one that is obtained illegally through a party that is unauthorized by a...
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ISPM 15 Country List
Hello everyone. I recently discovered that on the ISPM 15 country list page, links to the WTO announcements were not working properly and were giving users warning messages about the link not being...
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Perspective on the ISPM 15 Country List
How should the ISPM 15 Country List be used? For many businesses involved in exporting solid wood packaging internationally, it is helpful to know which countries are on the ISPM 15 Country List....
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ID Number on the IPPC Mark
Here is how you can look up the ID number on an IPPC mark. The producers ID number on the IPPC mark is always found between the country code and the treatment code. So as an example, the IPPC mark...
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How to obtain an IPPC mark in the United States
I was talking with an associate of mine this past week and learned a little more about how to obtain an IPPC mark in the United States as well as the process for ISPM 15 registration. As I’ve...
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Heat Treated Lumber Defined
Heat Treatment Vs. Kiln Drying Heat treated lumber is lumber that has been heated in an enclosed chamber or commercial dry kiln to a minimum core temperature of 56 °C (133 °F). The lumber must...
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New Dielectric (Microwave) Heat Treatment Option
By now you are probably aware of the recent revision to ISPM 15 which permits the use of dielectric (microwave) heating as an approved treatment method, see Annex 1 of ISPM 15. Here are some of my...
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