Set your clocks one hour ahead in Rome! Day time saving started on Sunday 30 March.
Posted on Sat, 29 Mar 2014, 18:55
Set your clocks one hour ahead if you arrived on Saturday or earlier. The change took place at the midnight on Saturday, 29 March (more precisely at 2.00 AM on Sunday, 30 March). Details are available at http://www.timeanddate.com/time/change/italy/rome
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CPM-9 Preparation Message From Bureau & Secretariat
Posted on Tue, 11 Mar 2014, 14:51
The following joint message from the CPM Bureau and IPPC Secretariat was sent to all the IPPC national contact points in order to help the participants prepare for CPM-9: Dear IPPC Contracting Parties, Please find some brief notes, which are …
Read moreAnnouncement: Capacity Development pre-CPM training session and CPM-9 side sessions
Posted on Wed, 26 Feb 2014, 11:17
A capacity development training session and range of side sessions will take place during the week of the ninth session of the Commission on the Phytosanitary Measures (30 March- 4 of April 2014) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
The …
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New ePhyto Factsheets now available!
Posted on Wed, 19 Feb 2014, 11:31
The ePhyto Steering Group has been busy preparing a new series of factsheets and newsletters to explain their work and the process of potential implementation of electronic phytosanitary certificates. The Steering Group is proud to announce that these factsheets will …
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IPPC Recognizes World Wetlands Day
Posted on Tue, 04 Feb 2014, 15:00
Photo Portland Bight, Jamaica. ©Ted Lee Eubanks This year, the IPPC would like to draw special attention to the celebration of World Wetlands Day (Feb 2). This is a good opportunity to consider the critical role that wetlands play in …
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Expert Consultation on Draft Diagnostic Protocols on IPP is now open.
Posted on Fri, 24 Jan 2014, 14:01
The 2014-01 Expert Consultation on Draft Diagnostic Protocols on IPP is now open for: - Xanthomonas fragariae (2004-012) - Sorghum halepense (2006-027) The closing date is 24 March 2014. If you are interested in commenting, please access the expert consultation …
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Secretary of IPPC meets Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries of Japan
Posted on Wed, 22 Jan 2014, 15:20
On Tuesday, 14 January 2014, Mr. Yukio Yokoi, Secretary of IPPC visited Dr Shinichi Yokoyama, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan. In the meeting, the Secretary explained recent developments and other IPPC activities as well …
Read moreCPM Rules of Procedure with recent amendments now available
Posted on Wed, 22 Jan 2014, 15:15
The CPM Rules of Procedure recently approved are now available. As you recall, the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) adopted amendments to its Rules of Procedure at its Eighth Session, which was held in Rome in April, 2013. The …
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Bureau Update
Posted on Mon, 13 Jan 2014, 17:35
Dear colleagues, It has been some time since the last Bureau update but this does not mean that the work has stopped. I hope you ve had a good summer or a tolerable winter. This note is to let you …
Read moreNew questions and answers on ISPM15 symbol registration now up on IPP FAQs page
Posted on Fri, 20 Dec 2013, 16:33
In an effort to support the IPPC Contracting Parties symbol registration and renewal, the IPPC Secretariat and the FAO Legal Office have prepared a list of frequently asked questions along with their answers that are posted on the IPPC website …
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IPPC 2014 Wall Calendar
Posted on Fri, 20 Dec 2013, 09:59
To celebrate and look forward to a new year of protecting the world's plant resources from pests, the IPPC has designed a 2014 wall calendar for you to download and print from our Media Kit page. Here are direct …
Read moreMember consultation on draft specifications has started!
Posted on Fri, 20 Dec 2013, 09:30
The IPPC member consultation on draft specifications has started on 20 December 2013.
The consultation period ends on 20 February 2014 and the IPPC Secretariat must have received all comments before that date. Comments should be submitted through the IPPC …
Read more2013 December IPPC Call for Experts
Posted on Mon, 16 Dec 2013, 18:38
The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting nominations for appropriately qualified experts to take part in Expert working group (EWG) to develop international standard on International movement of wood products and handicrafts made from wood (2008-008). Nominations are …
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