CHEP is a leader in global export and pallet management, moving more goods, to more people - in more places - than anyone else on earth. We have by far the greatest export know-how, the largest and most efficient international service network, and the widest range of platforms – from standard wooden and plastic pallets to containers and RPCs.
There have been recent UK Government announcements relating to deadline extensions for the start of plant health inspection regimes (known as sanitary and phytosanitary checks), but these do not apply to Wood Packaging Materials. Inspections have already started and are continuing.
UK Defra (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) have issued the following statement:
Since 1st January 2021, all wood packaging material (WPM) moving between Great Britain and the EU, and from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, has needed to be treated and appropriately marked in compliance with international standards (ISPM 15). Defra can confirm that this remains the case: all WPM moving between Great Britain and the EU, and from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, must be treated and marked in compliance with ISPM 15. This is in line with international requirements for trade and is in place to protect both the EU and UK from potential harmful plant pests and diseases." UK Government, Defra, 17th March 2021.
For further information on ISPM 15 pallets and how CHEP can help with your requirements please click here.
We know that there are many additional challenges with cross-border flows, especially with white wood exchange: regulatory compliance, greater risk of damage, poor quality return supply, the hidden costs in the exchange process, and the financial and reputational cost of inefficient or disrupted flows.
We give you one managed pallet solution throughout the supply chain, taking out much of the complexity of export logistics. Our global network means that we have people in place to help deal with any problems, wherever they might happen. And your life is much easier when you don’t have to deal with exchange issues.
Our pallets are built to last 10 times longer, and we maintain and repair them so your goods can be safe and secure even on the longest journeys. And with CHEP’s pooling scale you will always have the supply of pallets you need, whatever the demand.
White Wood may seem cheaper in terms of upfront cost. However, there are many hidden costs that all add up to make it far less cost-effective overall compared to CHEP. Find out more about the power of pooling.
Your export solutions need to be as efficient as possible. But different regulations, standards and export pallet dimensions mean that there can be a risk of additional delays and costs if the right pallets aren’t used. Exports to the US and Canada need to be on Mark 55 pallets to avoid repalletization. CHEP pallets are the most accepted worldwide for automated systems and are accepted by logistics firms all over the world.
Our more efficient circular pallet supply chain gives you measurable CO2 emissions savings, to help your sustainability goals. And our more robust reusable pallets significantly reduce white wood landfill waste. Use our Power of Pooling calculator to identify your potential cost and environmental savings.
ISPM is the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures. All wood packaging materials (WPM) moving between the EU and other countries must meet ISPM 15 international standards and are subject to official checks on a risk-targeted basis. CHEP has developed the CHEP PLUS PS (phytosanitary) pallet solution for those customers requiring ISPM 15 compliant pallets for export flows
ISPM 15 requires WPM to be heated in accordance with a specific time–temperature schedule that achieves a minimum temperature of 56°C for a minimum duration of 30 continuous minutes throughout the entire profile of the wood.
We have developed the CHEP PLUS PS (phytosanitary) pallet solution for those customers requiring ISPM 15 compliant pallets for export flows.
CHEP ensures that all CHEP PLUS PS pallets have been heat treated in accordance to the regulation and are properly marked using our own IPPC marks.
All CHEP sites that heat treat pallets to fulfill the ISPM 15 requirements have been successfully audited by the UK Forestry Commission or other relevant NPPO to ensure full compliance with the standard.
CHEP can provide you with a quality assured ISPM 15 compliant pallet that meets these new standards and will ensure your export products arrive safely to their final destination.
CHEP PLUS PS ISPM 15 compliant pallets are clearly marked to be easily distinguishable as a CHEP heat treated pallet that meets these new import specifications.
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