New ePhyto Factsheets now available!

Posted on Mié, 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 …

IPPC Recognizes World Wetlands Day

Posted on Mar, 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 …

Expert Consultation on Draft Diagnostic Protocols on IPP is now open.

Posted on Vie, 24 Ene 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 …

Secretary of IPPC meets Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries of Japan

Posted on Mié, 22 Ene 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 …

CPM Rules of Procedure with recent amendments now available

Posted on Mié, 22 Ene 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 …

Bureau Update

Posted on Lun, 13 Ene 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 …

New questions and answers on ISPM15 symbol registration now up on IPP FAQs page

Posted on Vie, 20 Dic 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 …

IPPC 2014 Wall Calendar

Posted on Vie, 20 Dic 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 …

Member consultation on draft specifications has started!

Posted on Vie, 20 Dic 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 …

2013 December IPPC Call for Experts

Posted on Lun, 16 Dic 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 …

Working together makes sense

Posted on Jue, 12 Dic 2013, 10:26

The New Zealand Government has announced a new tool in the fight against unwanted pests with its approval of a formal partnership agreement with agriculture industries. Under the Government Industry Agreement (GIA) for Biosecurity Readiness and Response, government and industry …

Compiled member comments posted

Posted on Mié, 11 Dic 2013, 09:13

Please be informed that compiled member comments from the member consultation 2013 on draft ISPMs have been posted.

SC November 2013 Report posted

Posted on Mar, 10 Dic 2013, 14:00

The report from the November SC meeting has been posted. For any query or comment regarding the report please contact [email protected].

South Sudan: the 181th contracting party to the IPPC

Posted on Lun, 09 Dic 2013, 11:49

The IPPC Secretariat welcomes South Sudan as the 181st contracting party to the IPPC and looks forward to working with them in building phytosanitary capacity in their country, and their involvement in the IPPC work programme. IPPC contact point details …