Pallet News & Articles
This archive is a repository for news and information which in some way relates to corrugated pallets, or changing perspectives on wood pallets. Newly added articles are at the top.
Note that corrugated pallets are completely EXEMPT from all of the below rules and regulations regarding wood packaging. Corrugated pallets require no certification, stamps, or documentation and are accepted by all countries worldwide.
- ISPM 15 Solid Wood Packaging Update (Countries with implementation changes since last update)
Added: 2006-04-12 From: nwpca.com
- [PDF] Government Steps Up Enforcement of Wood Packaging Import Requirements
Added: 2006-04-12 From: inspection.gc.ca
- Implementation Plan for Enforcement of SWP Rules
Added: 2005-11-01 From: aphis.usda.gov
- Phytosanitary Update: NAFTA Countries Delay Hard Enforcement, World Powers Squabble Over Debarking, Questions Persist
Added: 2005-11-01 From: palletenterprise.com
- [PDF] Regulatory Changes for Wood Packaging Materials — MEXICO
Added: 2005-11-01 From: buyusa.gov
- [PDF] Maximum Trailer & Container Loading Weights in Mexico (in Spanish)
Added: 2005-11-01 From: Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes
- [PDF] Operating Procedures for Trade Community Regarding Implementation of the Wood Packaging Materials (WPM) Regulation
Added: 2005-11-01 From: customs.ustreas.gov
- [PDF] FAQ about the new Wood Packaging Material Rules & Enforcement
Added: 2005-11-01 From: customs.ustreas.gov
- [PDF] Mexico’s official announcement for enforcement of NOM 144 (ISPM 15)
Added: 2005-11-01 From: aphis.usda.gov
- [PDF] Some Shippers Look for Wood Alternatives to Handle Exports
Added: 2005-01-19 From: palletenterprise.com
- Phytosanitary Regulations Continue to Present Challenges and Opportunities
Added: 2004-10-07 From: palletenterprise.com
- [PDF] United States APHIS Importation of Wood Packaging Material FINAL RULE
Added: 2004-10-07 From: gpo.gov
- [PDF] Shipments of Wood Packaging to Australia - New Sept 1, 2004 Rules - Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Added: 2004-10-07 From: inspection.gc.ca
- Canadian Wood Packaging Certification Program for solid softwood packaging material to address the European Union softwood requirements - Questions and Answers
Added: 2004-10-07 From: inspection.gc.ca
- June 2004 Update Regarding Canada's Import and Export Policies and World Implementation of ISPM No. 15 as an Import Measure
Added: 2004-06-25 From: inspection.gc.ca
- Asian Longhorned Beetle found in Toronto, Ontario
Added: 2003-09-28 From: inspection.gc.ca
- Toronto responds to Asian Longhorned Beetle’s attack on urban forest
Added: 2003-09-28 From: toronto.ca
- Battle against ash beetle branches out in Ontario
Added: 2003-06-04 From: cbc.ca
- Canada’s implementation date for the Entry Requirements for Wood Packaging now January 2, 2004
Added: 2003-06-04 From: inspection.gc.ca
- [PDF] Import Health Standard Wood Packaging Material from All Countries to New Zealand
Added: 2003-06-04 From: maf.govt.nz
- International Wood Packaging Standards to Become Effective July 1, 2003
Added: 2003-04-04 From: afma4u.org
- Canadian Heat Treated Wood Products Certification Program (CHTWPCP) for export
Added: 2003-04-04 From: inspection.gc.ca
- NAFTA Countries To Adopt IPPC Standard in 2003
Added: 2003-04-04 From: palletenterprise.com
- Exotic pest found in Ohio ash trees
Added: 2003-03-15 From: zwire.com
- Australia — Cargo Containers: Quarantine aspects and procedures
Added: 2003-02-22 From: affa.gov.au
- Import Requirements for Wood Dunnage, Pallets, Crating or other Wood Packaging Materials originating in China and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Added: 2002-12-17 From: inspection.gc.ca
- Importation of Solid Wood Packing Material, Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Added: 2002-11-16 From: usda.gov
- Rackable pallet facilitates kit assembly
Added: 2002-11-11 From: packagingdigest.com
- Louisiana Firm, Officers Found Guilty of Falsifying USDA Certificates — Fined More Than $1 Million
Added: 2002-10-17 From: usda.gov
- [PDF] Wanted: The Asian Longhorned Beetle
Added: 2002-10-13 From: usda.gov
- European Parliament passes proposal on recycling and recovery of packaging waste
Added: 2002-09-20 From: Press Release
- Europe raises recycling targets
Added: 2002-09-20 From: Toronto Star Newspapers, Ltd.
- Global Industry Leaders Discuss Pest Issue & International Standards
Added: 2002-09-20 From: palletenterprise.com
- It’s A Small World After All — Will Global Standards Impact Local Markets?
Added: 2002-09-20 From: palletenterprise.com
- If You Build It, Will They Come?
Added: 2002-05-24 From: palletenterprise.com
- Producer Responsibility: A Global Concept
Added: 2002-05-24 From: mhmanagement.com
- A Global Perspective on Packaging
Added: 2002-05-24 From: mhmanagement.com
- Entry Requirements for Wood Dunnage, Pallets, Crating, or Other Wood Packaging
Added: 2002-05-03 From: inspection.gc.ca
- An International Wood Packaging Guideline has…
Added: 2002-04-22 From: ghy.com/news/cscb/
- [PDF] Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packing Material in International Trade
Added: 2002-04-22 From: aphis.usda.gov/ppq/swp/
- Requirements for shipping into other countries:
Solid Wood Packing Materials to Argentina
Solid Wood Packing Materials to Australia
Solid Wood Packing Materials to China
Solid Wood Packing Materials to European Union
Solid Wood Packing Frequently Asked Questions
Added: 2002-04-22 From: aphis.usda.gov/ppq/swp/
- Limits on Export Pallets Creating Corrugated Window of Opportunity
Added: 2002-04-08 From: palletenterprise.com
- International Pest Management/Wood Packaging — Packaging User
Added: 2002-04-08 From: palletenterprise.com
- Canada develops a new certification system for solid wood packaging material to address the new European Union requirements
Added: 2002-04-02 From: inspection.gc.ca
