What is the purpose of heat treating wood packaging material?
The international export standard, ISPM 15, requires that all wood packaging material be heat-treated at a core temperature of 56 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 30 minutes. This regulation eliminates the presence of pests found in wood, particularly the Pinewood Nematode and the Asian Long-Horned Beetle, which protects crops and forests in other parts of the world.
