Call for topics 2013

Posted on Mon, 24 Jun 2013, 14:15

The 2013 call for topics starts on 20 May and ends on 31 August. The IPPC Secretariat makes a call for topics every two years. Note that because the 2011 call for topics was cancelled, the last call occurred in …

Call for Topics for the Strategic Planning Group (SPG, October 2013) and CPM9 (April 2014)

Posted on Tue, 28 May 2013, 16:00

The International Plant Protection Secretariat requests contracting parties to propose topics (new topics or current topics requiring additional emphasis or review) for the upcoming Strategic Planning Group (SPG) by no later than Friday, June 7, 2013. A final decision …

Call for participation in the Phytosanitary Capacity Development Roster of Consultants

Posted on Mon, 29 Apr 2013, 16:19

Plant protection and phytosanitary measures experts are invited to apply to be listed in the Phytosanitary Capacity Development Roster of Consultants.

The Phytosanitary Resources page www.phytosanitary.info was developed to consolidate a range of resources related to phytosanitary issues. Current offerings …

Call to organize side events at CPM-8.

Posted on Wed, 13 Mar 2013, 17:00

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Contracting parties, governments, United Nations agencies, inter-governmental, nongovernmental, regional and international organizations are invited to organize a side event during the 8th session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) to be held in Rome, Italy …

Country information on implementation of ISPM No. 15

Posted on Thu, 22 Nov 2012, 20:01

Details on the implementation of ISPM No. 15 and the use of the wood packaging mark in individual countries will be added under NPPO News (see the link on the left side of this page) when provided to the IPPC …

2006 Pest Free Area Survey Deadline Extended

Posted on Thu, 22 Nov 2012, 20:01

The IPPC Secretariat is collecting background information on the implementation of Pest Free Areas (PFAs) in countries as requested by CPM 1. This survey has been sent to national IPPC contact points and they have been requested to complete this …

Update: Call for nominations of experts

Posted on Thu, 22 Nov 2012, 20:01

The IPPC Secretariat is issuing a call for nominations of experts to take part in drafting international standards and diagnostic protocols.

Documents are now posted in English, French and Spanish. To access more information and documents for the call, click …

Draft specifications for consultation available

Posted on Thu, 22 Nov 2012, 20:01

Four draft specifications for ISPMs were approved by the Standards Committee in November 2007 for member consultation. Specifications outline the content and scope a future International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) and provide the expert drafting group with directions on …

Call for topics for the standard setting work programme

Posted on Thu, 22 Nov 2012, 20:01

A call for topics for the standard setting work programme is being made. Topics for new or revised ISPMs may be submitted, as well as topics for diagnostic protocols and phytosanitary treatment areas. Deadline for submissions is 31 August 2007. …

Update: Draft ISPMs for member consultation available (regular process)

Posted on Thu, 22 Nov 2012, 20:01

Draft ISPMs for member consultation through the regular standard setting process are now available in English, French and Spanish.

To access the draft ISPMs, click on the link "Draft ISPMs 2007" below.

Draft diagnostic protocol for member consultation available (fast-track process)

Posted on Thu, 22 Nov 2012, 20:01

The draft diagnostic protocol for Thrips palmi is now available for member consultation through the fast-track standard setting process.

To access the draft, click on the link "Thrips palmi fast-track" below.

Draft irradiation treatments for member consultation available (fast-track process)

Posted on Thu, 22 Nov 2012, 20:01

Fourteen (14) draft irradiation treatments are now available for member consultation through the fast-track standard setting process.

To access the draft treatments and information documents for the consultation, click here: Draft irradiation treatments

The member consultation period of 100 days …

Electronic Certification: Call for experts

Posted on Thu, 22 Nov 2012, 20:01

Following ICPM-7, an Electronic Certification Working Group (ECWG) is to be established to formulate policy recommendations regarding electronic certification to be presented to the CPM in April 2006. The group’s tasks will include developing a statement of basic principles for …

Call for phytosanitary treatments

Posted on Thu, 22 Nov 2012, 20:01

Submissions are being solicited for the following types of phytosanitary treatments:

Treatments associated with wood packaging material for inclusion in Annex I of ISPM No. 15 Treatments for fruit flies Irradiation treatments that are alternatives to methyl bromide in the …