KD56ºC 30min - phytosanitary certificate (FAO/ IPPC/ ISPM 15)
Standard for all our sawmills - The heat treatment of minimum 56 degrees at the heart of the timber, for 30 minutes, guarantees that no bugs, worms et al can survive this treatment.
The norm is also that such timbers should be free from bark (DB = debarked). The agricultural authorities in Sweden - “Jordbruksverket” and in Norway - “Mattilsynet” administer the certification schemes and issues Approval of Kilns and use of KD56ºC 30min logo with identity number.
Norway - List of approved sawmills for timber products
Sweden - List of approved sawmills for timber products
HT - ISPM 15
Mills without their own kilns uses routine for HT - ISPM 15. The agricultural authorities in Sweden - “Jordbruksverket” and in Norway - “Mattilsynet” issues Approval of ISPM 15 marking.