Phytosanitary Regulation for Packaging (ISPM-15)
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2018-02-02
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Virginia Tech. Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design
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International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM 15) is essential for the regulation of wooden pallet and packaging materials. This regulation measure is important in determining how pallet industries and professionals need to handle exporting pallets and packaging materials. This white paper will provide basic information about the governing organization and details about the history of ISPM 15. Furthermore, this paper includes regulated insect species and approved treatments for pallets.