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Food and hygiene

Can I use reconditioned wooden pallets for packaged food?

By PalletChecker · AI-assisted, source-linked guidance

Reviewed 2026-10-03 · Source backed guidance; site specific acceptance required

Applies to: UK/EU guidance where cited; receiving-site and product specifications

Potentially, if the food-safety assessment and customer specification accept them. Establish acceptable previous use, condition and contamination controls. Sealed packaging does not remove all handling risks. A cheap mixed batch should not override a documented food-safety specification.

What to check next

• Check cleanliness, odour, damage and provenance.
• Ask whether the buyer permits used pallets.

Sources

• FSA: introduction to HACCP principles

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