Global Regulatory Framework
In international trade, wood packaging material (WPM) often harbors quarantine pests. ISPM-15 standards ensure that all pallets, crates, and dunnage are treated to prevent the trans-boundary movement of invasive species.
Treatment Protocols
- Heat Treatment (HT): Core temperature maintained at 56°C for 30 consecutive minutes.
- Methyl Bromide (MB): Controlled fumigation based on specified concentration-time (CT) products.
- Debarking: Mandated removal of bark to prevent re-infestation.
Did you know? Wood thinner than 6mm and processed wood like Plywood/OSB are exempt from ISPM-15, as the manufacturing process eliminates pest risks.
Compliance Mark (The Wheat Stamp)
IN: International Country Code (India)
000: Assigned Facility Registration Number
MB/HT: Applied Treatment Method
Methyl Bromide Schedule
| Ambient Temp | Initial Dose | Min. Concentration (24h) |
|---|---|---|
| ≥ 21 °C | 48 g/m³ | 24 g/m³ |
| ≥ 16 °C | 56 g/m³ | 28 g/m³ |
| ≥ 10 °C | 64 g/m³ | 32 g/m³ |
