ISO 23066:2021

Overview

ISO 23066:2021 - Vocabulary related to rattan materials and products - is an international standard published by ISO/TC 296 (Bamboo and rattan) that establishes a consistent set of terms and definitions for the rattan sector. The document covers terminology for rattan source plants, rattan materials, intermediate rattan products and finished rattan products, and is applicable to rattan in both production and trade. By standardizing language, ISO 23066:2021 supports clearer communication, more consistent grading and better international trade practices for rattan cane and derived goods.

Key Topics

• Organized vocabulary covering four main areas:
  • Terms for rattan harvesting (e.g., rattan, rattan stem, rattan cane, rattan cirrus, rattan petiole, green rattan cane, mature rattan cane)
  • Terms for rattan cane structure (e.g., rattan node, rattan internode, rattan epidermis, rattan flesh)
  • Cane diameter classes: large diameter cane (≥ 18 mm) and small diameter cane (< 18 mm)
  • Terms for intermediate products (e.g., rattan pole - peeled/unpeeled, pre-processed rattan like oil-cured, fumigated, bleached cane; rattan derivatives such as cane peel and cane core in multiple shapes)
  • Terms for rattan products (e.g., rattan furniture frame/component, rattan basket, mat, walking stick, takraw ball, craft products)
• Definitions for common processing and preservation methods (oil-curing, fumigation, bleaching) and intermediate product forms (half round core, flat core, hollow oval core, spline-wedge core).
• No normative references; the standard functions as a vocabulary resource to harmonize terminology across regions.

Applications

• Improves clarity in commercial contracts, product specifications, labeling, and customs documentation for the global rattan trade.
• Supports standardized grading practices, procurement, quality control and specification writing for manufacturers of rattan furniture, baskets, mats and other consumer or industrial goods.
• Useful for designers, product developers and exporters who require consistent terms for materials and components.
• Assists regulators, certification bodies, researchers and NGOs engaged in sustainable forest management, supply-chain transparency and training programs.

Who should use this standard

• Rattan producers, processors and manufacturers
• Exporters, importers and traders
• Product designers and furniture makers
• Customs officials and standardization organizations
• Forestry managers, researchers and quality assurance teams

Related standards

• Prepared by ISO/TC 296 (Bamboo and rattan). Use ISO 23066:2021 alongside other ISO/TC 296 documents and national standards on rattan and bamboo to support interoperability, grading and conformity in trade and manufacturing.