NPPO of the Netherlands

 

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Publication Date

23-01-2017

Last Updated

23-01-2017

Short Description

National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO)

The National Plant Protection Organization of the Netherlands was established in 1899. In 2012 the NPPO merged with other governmental organizations and formed the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). The NVWA is an integral part of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and its head office is based in Utrecht.

Activities

Representation of the Netherlands in international meetings and agreements concerning phytosanitary issues. These include EU phytosanitary regulations, import requirements of non-EU countries, EPPO- and IPPC-forums. Management of international phytosanitary projects and technical assistance carried out by the NPPO. Link between international agreements and national phytosanitary procedures. Coordination and participation of experts of the NPPO in international meetings. Formulating technical and policy advice on crop management products, including pesticides, biological control agents and cultivation strategies. Specific advice is provided to the national Board for the Authorization of Pesticides, in particular on the efficacy of pesticides. The division also advises about eradication measures for quarantine organisms. Guidance on the execution of phytosanitary policies and measures. This guidance is based on EU regulations and requirements of importing non-EU countries. Pest Risk Analysis is an important instrument. Guidance to officially recognized control agencies (including Naktuinbouw, NAK, KCB and BKD). Implementation of phytosanitary policy and eradication actions in case of outbreaks of regulated pests and surveillance. National Reference Centre

The National Reference Centre (NRC) consists of six technical-scientific departments: bacteriology, entomology, molecular biology, mycology, nematology and virology. These departments dispose of reference collections and inoculum of a number of organisms. Reference material is available on request. Diagnostics concerns detection of an organism followed by identification of the damage inflicting organism(s) or pathogen(s). Samples are submitted by the Field Service, from private parties or from authorities of other countries. In addition this division carries out operational research, literature research, provides technical advice and supports the completion of Pest Risk Analysis. The division Diagnostics cooperates with Wageningen University and Research Centre. The membership of (international) networks and participation in working parties guarantees up-to-date information on identification, importance and occurrence of plant diseases. The division shares its gained expertise with those working in the field of plant health in The Netherlands and abroad.

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https://english.nvwa.nl/topics/national-plant-protection-organization-npponational-plant-protection-organization-nppo