Heat Treatment Facility
ISPM-15 Heat Treatment Facility Certification
Specific certification for operating a heat treatment kiln under the ISPM-15 program. This authorizes the facility to heat treat wood packaging and apply the HT designation on the IPPC mark.
Heat Treatment Certification Details
Heat treatment certification is a subset of ISPM-15 certification specifically focused on the thermal treatment process. The certification verifies that your kiln can consistently achieve the required 56°C core temperature for 30 continuous minutes, that you have proper monitoring equipment, and that your quality management system ensures every treatment batch meets the standard.
Requirements
- 1Kiln capable of reaching 56°C core temperature
- 2Calibrated temperature monitoring probes
- 3Data logging equipment
- 4Written treatment procedures
- 5Quality control protocols
- 6Operator training documentation
Certification Process
Apply to national certification body
Kiln calibration and temperature mapping
Treatment demonstration with test loads
Documentation and records review
Certification issuance
Regular compliance audits