ISO 23067:2022

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 23067
First edition
2022-07
Grading system for rattan:
Requirements and classification
Système de classement pour le rotin: exigences et classification
Reference number
ISO 23067:2022(E)
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ISO 23067:2022(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Method of classification . 3
4.1 General . 3
4.2 Rattan poles . 3
4.3 Rattan derivatives . 3
5 General requirements . 4
5.1 Rattan poles . 4
5.2 Rattan derivatives . 4
6 Dimension requirements .4
6.1 Rattan poles . 4
6.1.1 Small diameter canes . 4
6.1.2 Large diameter canes . 4
6.2 Rattan derivatives . 5
7 Presence of defects . 5
7.1 Prohibited defects . 5
7.2 Permissible defects . 5
8 Appearance . 5
9 Grading rules . 5
9.1 General . 5
9.2 Rattan poles . 5
9.2.1 Small diameter canes . 5
9.2.2 Large diameter canes . 6
9.3 Rattan derivatives . 6
10 Inspection procedure .6
10.1 Rattan poles . 6
10.2 Rattan derivatives . 6
11 Packing and labelling . 7
11.1 Rattan poles . 7
11.2 Rattan derivatives . 7
Bibliography . 8
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ISO 23067:2022(E)
Foreword
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ISO 23067:2022(E)
Introduction
The grading of products through visual, mechanical or other techniques is important for ensuring
consumer satisfaction, safety in use and for facilitating and enhancing trade along the production–
consumption chain. It usually involves inspection, assessment and sorting according to size, quality and
market value.
Rattan, an important non-timber forest product of the moist tropical regions in many Asian and West
African countries, is traded for furniture production and in the craft industry around the world. The
International Bamboo and Rattan Organization (INBAR) reported that in 2019, global imports of rattan
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products reached USD 471,7 million and with the urgency to minimize plastic usages, demand
for rattan products would gradually increase. In recent times, new designs for rattan furniture and
basketry products continue to appeal to modern consumers. Many INBAR member countries are
producers and exporters of rattan products with Indonesia, China and Vietnam having increasing
shares in the global rattan trade.
Grading of rattan products is important to eliminate confusion and misunderstanding between the
sellers and the buyers both at the national and international levels. Currently, grading and classification
of rattan vary significantly from one country to another even among INBAR member countries. Other
[3]
international organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have agreed on the
need for a rattan grading standard, and suggested that such a standard could be developed based on
[4]
the work by K.M Bhat . Some INBAR member countries have adopted varied systems of grading: some
consist of five grade classes, while others have 3 or 4 classes.
Currently, no international standard on grading system is available to provide commonly accepted
criteria to sort, assess and classify rattan. The aim of developing such an international standard would
be to enhance trade and innovation in quality rattan products at the international level.
This document provides a grading and classification system for rattan. It addresses the existing
inconsistencies among producers and exporters of rattan raw materials and products among INBAR
member countries and provides a consensus on the method and system of grading and classifying
rattan and the products. This document aims to help improve international trade of rattan products
among stakeholders by providing an assurance of the quality of raw materials or products with respect
to specific aspects of quality that influences the end use.
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