USDA organic certification requires that organic products not come into contact with prohibited substances. Pallets treated with pesticides, fungicides, or other chemicals can violate organic integrity and jeopardize a producer's certification.
Heat treatment (HT) is an approved physical process for ISPM-15 compliance and does not use chemicals. Heat-treated pallets are acceptable for organic food handling. Methyl bromide (MB) treated pallets are not acceptable. Florida Pallet Supply supplies HT pallets with clearly marked IPPC stamps so you can verify treatment type at a glance.
For direct food contact in organic facilities, new food grade pallets are the safest choice. Florida Pallet Supply stocks new 48x40 GMA pallets for organic food applications and can document pallet sourcing for certification audits. The FDA food guidance provides additional context on food contact materials.
Florida Pallet Supply provides chemical-free, food-safe pallets for organic producers and distributors across FL, GA, NJ, MD, and DE. Documentation available for organic audits.
Get Free QuoteOrganic food handlers need pallets free from prohibited substances. Florida Pallet Supply offers new, HT-only, and food grade options for every organic application.
Brand-new, untreated or HT-only pallets suitable for USDA organic certified facilities. No chemical residues. Full documentation available for organic certification audits. Meets food grade standards.
View New Pallets →Heat-treated pallets using physical - not chemical - process. Acceptable for organic food handling and required for export. HT stamp clearly marked. No methyl bromide used. See the heat-treated pallets guide.
Heat-Treated Options →Inspected pallets suitable for organic food contact applications. Clean, no prohibited substance residues. Meets FDA guidance and USDA organic handling requirements. Available across FL, GA, NJ, MD, and DE.
Food Grade Pallets →It depends on the history of the recycled pallet. If a recycled pallet was previously used with prohibited substances or chemical products, it is not suitable for organic food handling. New pallets offer the safest option. If using recycled pallets, confirm sourcing and history with your supplier. Florida Pallet Supply can discuss pallet sourcing documentation for organic applications.
Yes. Heat treatment is a physical process - no chemicals are used. USDA organic regulations do not prohibit heat-treated pallets. They are an acceptable and often preferred option for organic food handlers who also need to export products internationally.
Look for the HT marking (heat treated) and avoid any pallets stamped MB (methyl bromide treated). The IPPC stamp on the pallet stringer shows the treatment type, country code, and producer number. Untreated domestic pallets have no IPPC marking. Florida Pallet Supply clearly documents treatment types for all pallets.
Yes. Organic certifiers review all input materials, including pallets. Facilities handling organic products should document pallet sourcing and treatment history. Florida Pallet Supply can provide documentation supporting your organic certification audit for pallet inputs.
The 48x40 GMA standard pallet is used by virtually all organic food distributors supplying natural food retailers and mainstream grocery chains. All major natural food retailers work within the GMA pallet ecosystem. See the GMA standard guide for full specification details.
Chemical-free and food-grade pallets for organic producers and distributors. Fast delivery across FL, GA, NJ, MD, and DE.
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