Common questions

What is IPP pallet?

What is IPP pallet?

With a strong presence in Europe, IPP provides pallet rental services to retail facing FMCG and other sectors using our reuse-based pooling models. With the extensive coverage of our 61-service-centre network we recover pallets from tens of thousands of collection points. Contact Us.

Are IPP pallets heat treated?

If a customer plans to use its packaging to ship to and from certain countries they may require heat treatment in accordance with International Standards For Phytosanitary Measures No. IPP Logipal UK & Ireland can supply ISPM15 treated pallets to customers’ requirements.

Who owns Red pallets?

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Red pallets: pool PECO (The Pallet Exchange Company from the USA) Blue pallets: pool CHEP (Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool from Australia)

What does IPPC mark represent?

The Commission on Phytosanitary Measures of International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) adopts International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures ( ISPM s) to protect plant resources from the spread of invasive pests moving in global trade.

Why are some pallets painted blue?

Red pallets from Europe will be stamped LPR for La Palette Rouge and are used for international shipping. Blue pallets are stamped CHEP for Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool from Australia while brown pallets are stamped IPP for Logipal from Europe.

What is the difference between CHEP pallets and regular pallets?

CHEP pallets typically match the standard pallet size of the country or economic market being served. So, for example, the primary pallet size if 48×40-inch in the Americas. In the UK, the standard CHEP pallet size is 1200×1000 mm, while in continental Europe it is 1200×800 mm. In Australia, it is 1165×1165 mm.

What are CHEP pallets used for?

These blue CHEP pallets were used to provide efficient handling of defense supplies during World War II. When the war ended in 1945, Americans returned home, leaving behind millions of blue pallets at their military bases in Australia.

What does the IPPC do?

IPPC stands for the International Plant Protection Committee. Its mission is to protect the plant populations world-wide from the destructive effects of invasive species.

What is IPPC and ISPM?

International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) are standards adopted by the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM), which is the governing body of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). These international standards: Protect sustainable agriculture and enhance global food security.

What does IPP do for a pallet rental?

“The new contract with IPP provides continuity at a time of great change for Inspired Pet Nutrition.” But don’t just take Richard’s word for it. With a strong presence in Europe, IPP provides pallet rental services to retail facing FMCG and other sectors using our reuse-based pooling models.

Where do you find the IPPC symbol on a pallet?

The IPPC symbol, which is located on the left side of the stamp The 2-letter country code followed by a company registration number, which is located on the right side of the stamp The treatment code, which is also located on the right side of the stamp

What does the EPAL mean on a pallet?

EPAL: Approved by the European Pallet Association. 1001Pallets.com says other acronyms stamped on pallets may “indicate the name of the pallet inspection firm, a manufacturing company, or an uncommon type of wood.”

What do the first two letters on a pallet mean?

The first two letters will indicate which country the pallet is from ( as per ISO 3166 ), followed by a regional identifier. After these geo-specific codes the pallet will receive a unique registration number. The final section of the pallet’s stamp is a little more variable.

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