The results of a 2012 survey conducted by the Implementation Review and Support System (IRSS) reviewing the implementation of the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 8, concerning the use of pest records and other information in the determination of pest status in an area. This review details the “Mini-Questionnaire” that was administered to 177 contact points in the seven FAO regions, as well as the feedback that was received from the 28 contact points across the different regions.