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Can one plant passport cover a pallet of nursery plants?

By PalletChecker · AI-assisted, source-linked guidance

Reviewed 2026-10-03 · Source backed guidance; cargo and site specific assessment required

Applies to: Great Britain; destination and site rules may differ

Sometimes, but the passport must follow the appropriate plant trading unit. APHA describes circumstances where a pallet or trolley can carry one passport. Splitting that unit for onward supply may require replacement passports. A pallet ISPM 15 mark cannot replace plant documentation.

What to check next

• Identify the smallest trading units and destinations.
• Ask the authorised nursery operator to confirm passport attachment before splitting consignments.

Sources

• APHA: issuing plant passports

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