ISPM 15 Boxes
A box compliant with the ISPM 15 standard is an essential element for the international transport of goods. NO-NAIL BOXES, a recognized specialist in industrial wooden packaging, offers solutions that comply with this standard, ensuring safety and compliance for international shipments.
The ISPM 15 standard, established by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), aims to limit the spread of pests through wooden packaging. For exporters, complying with this standard is essential to ensure product safety and to facilitate customs clearance. But what exactly does this standard involve, and why is it so important for the transport of your products? In this article, we answer these questions.
What is the ISPM 15 standard?
ISPM 15, or International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15, was introduced to address the challenges of globalization. With the growth of international trade, the movement of goods has unfortunately increased the risk of pests hidden in wooden packaging. To counter this risk, ISPM 15 imposes strict measures. It requires, in particular, that raw wood be treated before being used as packaging. This ensures that the wood used does not carry pests that could disrupt local ecosystems.
NO-NAIL BOXES ensures that its boxes strictly comply with these requirements, providing customers with peace of mind for their international shipments.
What are the characteristics of ISPM 15 boxes?
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Treatment
Since 2018, two types of treatment have been approved for wooden packaging materials: debarked wood with chemical treatment or with heat treatment.
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Debarked wood with chemical treatment: the wood is first debarked and then treated either with methyl bromide or sulfuryl fluoride. These chemical treatments aim to eliminate potential pests.
Debarked wood with heat treatment: this process involves debarking followed by heat treatment, which can be applied either before or after bark removal. The treatment consists of heating the wood to ensure the elimination of harmful organisms.
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Type of packagingCertain categories of packaging are exempt from the ISPM 15 standard, notably thin wood packaging materials (6 mm thickness or less)
and those made entirely from processed wood materials, such as plywood or particle board, which are manufactured using glue, heat, pressure, or a combination of these techniques.
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MarkingRegarding marking, ISPM 15 compliant wooden boxes must follow strict rules. The marking includes the standard symbol, the country code, the producer code (the company responsible for the treatment), and the code of the treatment applied.
This marking must be large enough to be clearly legible to the naked eye, even from a distance, and must be placed within a rectangle or square, separated by a vertical line to distinguish the symbol from the treatment information. At NO-NAIL BOXES, this marking can be stenciled, stamped on pallet blocks, or printed directly on the box to ensure perfect clarity.
These characteristics guarantee the compliance of ISPM 15 boxes, thereby ensuring safe transport in line with international requirements.
The advantages of NO-NAIL BOXES ISPM 15 compliant boxes for your business
Choosing boxes that comply with the ISPM 15 standard offers many advantages for companies looking to export their products:
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Legal compliance: compliance with international standards such as ISPM 15 is essential to avoid issues with the customs authorities of importing countries. Without this compliance, goods risk being refused or even destroyed.
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Enhanced product safety: the treatments applied to the wood provide protection against infestations, ensuring maximum safety for transported goods.
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Simplified customs procedures: by using ISPM 15 compliant boxes, companies streamline their administrative processes at borders, reducing the risk of delivery delays.
What does NO-NAIL BOXES offer in terms of ISPM 15 compliant boxes?
NO-NAIL BOXES offers a diverse range of foldable boxes compliant with the ISPM 15 standard, tailored to the varied needs of businesses:
- Reusable boxes (ISIBOX, CLIP BOX): designed for multiple uses, these boxes are ideal for companies with frequent transport needs. They are easy to assemble, robust, and ensure safe transport of goods while meeting ISPM 15 requirements. These boxes represent a long-term cost-effective solution for recurring shipments.
- Single-use boxes: specifically intended for one-off shipments, these boxes provide excellent product protection during transport. Although designed for single use, they fully comply with ISPM 15 requirements, making them perfectly suitable for international exports. They are often used for temporary storage or for shipping sensitive products.
- Boxes for the transport of dangerous goods: NO-NAIL BOXES also offers certified boxes for the transport of dangerous goods. Compliant with the ISPM 15 standard, they ensure product safety throughout transport thanks to their internal reinforcements and adapted closing systems. These boxes meet the strictest requirements in terms of safety and regulatory compliance.
The key strengths of NO-NAIL BOXES ISPM 15 boxes
Custom manifacturing: NO-NAIL BOXES excels in the design of tailor-made foldable boxes to meet the specific needs of each customer. Whether it is adjusting dimensions, load capacity, or shape, this flexibility ensures optimal product protection while complying with the ISPM 15 standard. Customization also helps reduce costs by avoiding oversized packaging and material waste.
Durability and recyclability : NO-NAIL BOXES plywood and steel boxes, designed for reuse, are made with easily recyclable materials. By meeting ISPM 15 requirements while promoting sustainable materials, the company is committed to reducing the environmental footprint of its products.
Logistics efficiency : NO-NAIL BOXES ISPM 15 boxes are delivered flat, making them easy to store and transport before assembly. This enables companies to achieve substantial savings in logistics costs and optimize warehouse space.
Safety and compliance : NO-NAIL BOXES ensures that its boxes strictly meet the marking requirements of the ISPM 15 standard. In addition, thanks to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, NO-NAIL BOXES products also guarantee a high level of quality and environmentally responsible management.
Why choose NO-NAIL BOXES solutions for your international shipments?
Choosing NO-NAIL BOXES ISPM 15 wooden boxes means choosing safety and compliance for your international exports. With a complete range of solutions—from reusable boxes to models designed for dangerous goods—NO-NAIL BOXES meets the specific needs of your business while strictly adhering to phytosanitary standards.
With its customised, durable, and recyclable boxes, the company helps you optimise transport and storage costs while reducing your environmental footprint. NO-NAIL BOXES provides reliable, high-quality service for truly worry-free international shipments.
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