Some 19 companies in the UK and Ireland have met the toughest quality control standards in the worldwide pallet industry.
The European Pallet Association (EPAL) is widely known as the world’s toughest pallet pool, because it insists that all approved partners undergo regular unannounced spot checks from their independent inspectors, SGS - the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company.
Within the UK and Ireland, there are 19 companies who currently meet the strict regulation standards, and have the authority to call themselves EPAL-approved companies. These include manufacturers, repairers and traders.
The rigorous checking process of each partner involves a thorough 40-point check on a randomly selected quantity of pallets depending on the batch size in production, which takes the best part of a day. These include checks on the materials used, dimensions and humidity, all conducted by independent experienced industrial engineers.
Mark Tandy, a spokesperson for SGS, said: “SGS is acting in the final consumers’ interest. Customers know that when they receive EPAL pallets, they can rely on the quality and integrity of the pallet - which bears a reflection on the quality of the loaded goods carried on them.”
EPAL grew by 22 per cent in the UK last year despite declining worldwide pallet sales.
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