Size and brand Measure the top deck 1200 × 800 mm (47¼ × 31½ in) 1200 × 1000 mm (47¼ × 39⅜ in) 800 × 600 mm (31½ × 23⅝ in) 1140 × 1140 mm (44⅞ in square) Something elseHow tall is it? About 144 mm (5⅔ in) or less About 160 mm (6⅓ in) or more Not measuredWhat is branded on the outer blocks of the long sides? EPAL in an oval Nothing, or a different maker's mark A pool or rental company name or colour Cannot tellMarks on the centre block Is there a metal control staple in a centre block? Yes No Not sureIs there a repair marking nail in a block? Yes No Not sureIs there a bordered IPPC mark with a wheat-ear symbol? Yes No Not sureCodes on the IPPC mark (optional)
Some boards or blocks look new, but there is no repair nailCondition New or used? No signs of use UsedMostly light or dark wood? Mainly light Mainly dark or greyTick any fault you can see A board or block is missing A board is broken across or diagonally A twisted block sticks out more than 1 cm Nail tips are visible Paint, oil, odour, mould or damp stains No EPAL mark legible on a side Boards too thin or blocks too small Rotten or decayed wood A block is slightly twisted, up to 1 cm Labels, tape or foil are stuck onNail shanks visible None 1 2 3 or more
Result EPAL 1 Euro pallet Likely type
high Confidence
Class A Indicative class
compliant looking ISPM 15
Open the EPAL 1 Euro pallet sheet
Why EPAL in oval brand on the blocks. The trademark is only applied by licensees, but it can be copied, so it is read together with the staple.Control staple present. EPAL lists the control staple as mandatory; it comes from the inspected production lot.Treatment mark IPPC mark present. Type the codes into the stamp decoder to read them.
Used, mainly light-coloured, no faults ticked Lightness alone is not a guarantee; the other checks must pass What to do with it If you imported it: Sell into the used euro pallet market, or keep for return exports to Europe.
If you want to export on it: Acceptable where your customer accepts Class A. Confirm the class in writing.
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