Posted on Thu, 25 Apr 2019, 14:50

Deadline on Sat, 15 Jun 2019, 14:08

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting:

• Nominations for appropriately qualified experts to take part in the Working Group to develop the IPPC Guide on Pest Status (2017-048)

• Submissions of any existing relevant materials for the development of the Guide on Pest Status (2017-048)

Purpose of the Guide:

The IPPC Guide on Pest Status is meant to support the implementation of the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 8 Determination of pest status in an area. ISPM 8 is currently in the final stages of revision and is expected to go for the second consultation on 1 July 2019 (Specification 59). The development of the Guide on Pest Status is being initiated in order to provide relevant resources in a timely manner and to facilitate the implementation of the revised ISPM 8 by IPPC contracting parties (CPs), after it has been adopted by CPM. Aligning the development of IPPC guides with the development of ISPMs is considered as a way to establish a holistic approach to the implementation of the IPPC.

Deadline: Nominations and Submissions are due 15 June 2019

Who can Apply and Contribute:

• Nominations for qualified experts and Submissions of relevant technical materials are accepted from:

  • National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs)
  • Regional Plant Protection Organizations (RPPOs)
  • Relevant scientific or regulatory institutions AND
  • Standards Committee (SC)

• Nominations for qualified experts to be accompanied by a Summary of Expertise, an up-to-date CV and a signed Statement of Commitment.

• Specific Practical Expertise Required:

  • Managing phytosanitary systems
  • Pest risk analysis
  • Surveillance and/ or eradication programs for regulated pests
  • Determination of pest status and verification of pest records
  • Development of phytosanitary guidance, manuals and/or training materials

• IMPORTANT NOTE: EXPERTS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO ATTEND THE WORKING GROUP MEETING, TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR 16-20 SEPTEMBER 2019 IN ROME, ITALY. ANY CHANGE WILL BE PUBLISHED ON THE IPPC CALENDAR (2019).

• Submissions of relevant technical materials should be accompanied by a statement granting the IPPC Secretariat permission to use the materials, except any materials that are specifically excluded, as deemed necessary.

Nominations and Technical Materials should be submitted to:

• the IPPC Secretariat e-mail ([email protected].)
• with the copy to Ms. Barbara Peterson ([email protected].)
• the name of the nominating NPPO/RPPO/institution and the words “Call for Experts: IPPC Guide on Pest Status” or “Technical Materials: IPPC Guide on Pest Status” should be placed in the subject line.

The deadline is 15 June 2019.

More information is available at:

• Additional information: Guide for Pest Status
• Nominee details and summary of expertise - IPPC Guide on Pest Status
• Statement of Commitment - IPPC Guide on Pest Status