Registration as accredited heat treatment providers

Wood originating from living or dead trees may be infested by pests. Wood packaging material is frequently made of raw wood that may not have undergone sufficient processing or treatment to remove or kill pests and therefore remains a pathway for the introduction and spread of quarantine pests.

As per the ISPM-15, wood packaging material are required to undergo approved treatment such as heat treatment at 56oC for 30 min and marked prior to export.

It is, therefore, considered necessary for certification of Heat treatment facilities by the NPPO to facilitate the approved treatment providers. The treatment reduces pest risk associated with the wood packaging material prior to export and affix the marking on treated wood as per the international standard.

If you wish to register your treatment Heat Treatment Facility with the NPPO, you are kindly requested to download the application form by clicking on the button below. Please fill in the form and send same to us by email on moa-pathology@govmu.org for processing.