Regional Plant Protection Organizations
A Regional Plant Protection Organization (RPPO) is an inter-governmental organization functioning as a coordinating body for National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPO) on a regional level. Not all contracting parties to the IPPC are members of RPPOs, nor are all members of RPPOs contracting parties to the IPPC. Moreover, certain contracting parties to the IPPC belong to more than one RPPO.
There are currently 10 RPPOs.
Article IX of the IPPC provides for RPPO contributions to various activities that achieve the objectives of the IPPC. It extends the responsibilities of RPPOs to specify cooperation with the IPPC Secretariat and the Commission for Phytosanitary Measures in developing international standards. The RPPOs therefore play an important role in the cooperative endeavour to implement the IPPC.
Functions of RPPOs
The functions of RPPOs are mostly laid down in the Article IX of the IPPC and include:
- Coordination and participation in activities among their NPPOs in order to promote and achieve the objectives of the IPPC
- Cooperation among regions for promoting harmonized phytosanitary measures
- Gathering and dissemination of information, in particular in relation with the IPPC
- Cooperation with the CPM and the IPPC Secretariat in developing and implementing international standards for phytosanitary measures.
Each RPPO has its own activities and programme.
Nomination forms for Official Contact Points of RPPOs are available below.
How a new RPPO can request recognition from the CPM
The procedure for the recognition of new RPPOs was adopted by the ICPM-04 (2002). Please refer to the document posted below.
Technical Consultations among RPPOs
Technical Consultations among Regional Plant Protection Organizations (TC-RPPOs) are regularly convened (annual basis) by the Secretary of the Commission. The purpose of the TC-RPPOs is to inter alia, encourage inter-regional cooperation in promoting harmonized phytosanitary measures, and the development and use of relevant international standards for phytosanitary measures. In addition to being a forum for RPPOs to consult as a group, the TC can support regional programmes under the IPPC and contribute to the work programme of the CPM.
Terms of Reference of TC-RPPOs is posted below
Meeting reports and documents of TC-RPPOs are available from this link.
| Title | Files | Publicationss date |
|---|---|---|
| TC-RPPO Chairpersons and Vice-chairpersons | En | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Roles and Functions of RPPOs in their relationship with the CPM | En | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Procedure for the recognition of new RPPOs | En | 03 Sep 2020 |
| Nomination Form of the Official Contact Point of the RPPO | En Es Fr Ru Ar | 11 Aug 2014 |
| TERMS OF REFERENCE AND RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE TECHNICAL CONSULTATION AMONG REGIONAL PLANT PROTECTION ORGANIZATIONS | En Es | 08 Dec 2022 |
Major meetings
Sub pages
- Asia & Pacific Plant Protection Commission
- Caribbean Agricultural Health and Food Safety Agency (CAHFSA)
- Comite Regional de Sanidad Vegetal del Cono Sur (COSAVE)
- Comunidad Andina
- European & Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization
- Inter-African Phytosanitary Council
- Near East Plant Protection Organization (NEPPO)
- North American Plant Protection Organization
- Organismo Internacional Regional de Sanidad Agropecuaria
- Pacific Plant Protection Organisation