Published on: 10-09-2025

Why is the choice of pallet important?

• Product safety – the right pallet protects goods from damage and contamination.
• Regulatory compliance – the food and pharmaceutical industries are subject to strict hygiene standards (including HACCP).
• Cost optimisation – a durable and well-fitting pallet means less waste and a longer service life.
• Logistical efficiency – standardised dimensions facilitate transport and storage.

Food industry – hygiene above all else

• The best choice: H1 pallet – certified, compliant with European standards, commonly used in the meat and dairy industries.
• Advantages: resistant to bacteria and fungi, made of high-quality plastic, suitable for contact with food.
• Alternatives: lightweight plastic pallets (for transporting fruit and vegetables) when weight is a priority.

Pharmaceutical industry – sterility and standardisation

• Best choice: plastic pallets (e.g. H1 or industrial hygienic pallets).
• Why?: no splinters, moisture resistance, washable and disinfectable.
• Important aspects: compliance with quality standards (including GMP – Good Manufacturing Practice).

Logistics industry – versatility and durability

• Euro pallets (1200x800 mm) – standard, accepted throughout Europe,
• industrial pallets (1200x1000 mm) – larger, for heavier and larger loads.

When to choose plastic, when to choose wood?

• Plastic – durable, reusable, easy to keep hygienic.
• Wood – cheaper for single use, but less durable and more difficult to clean.

Plastic or wooden pallet – which to choose?

• Plastic: ideal for the food and pharmaceutical industries, an investment for years to come.
• Wooden: good for companies that ship goods on a one-off basis and want to reduce costs.
• Market trend: more and more companies are switching to plastic – for environmental, hygiene and durability reasons.

• Food → H1 pallet (hygiene and standards).
• Pharmaceutical → hygienic plastic (cleanliness and safety).
• Logistics → Euro or industrial (versatility and durability).