ISPM 15

International Plant Protection Convention(IPPC) is an international body aiming to prevent the spread and introduction of pests of plants and plant products.

The IPSM 15 standard is awarded by IPPC.It requires wood packaging to be heat treated or fumigated to kill insects or fungus prior to export.

HEAT Treatment : Heat treatment helps to eliminate the excess moisture presence with an objective of drying the wood at 56°C for minimum 30 minutes in wood core. This process is approved by 156 countries all around the globe.

Benefits :

ISPM-15 protects timber against primary decay,fungal stain and attack by certain kinds of      insects

ISPM-15 timber is lighter and stronger

ISPM-15 enables substantial long - term economy of wood.