The 2018-11 Expert Consultation on Draft Diagnostic Protocols on IPP is now open for: Striga spp. (2008-009) The closing date is 11 January 2019. If you are interested in commenting, please access the DP expert consultation webpage at https://www.ippc.int/en/core-activities/expert-consultation-draft-diagnostic-protocols/ In order to download and comment on a draft diagnostic protocol, please email ippc-dp@fao.org. to request […]

The Second Committee of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted on 8 November 2018 the resolution on the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) in 2020 by consensus. The process for the IYPH 2020 proclamation will be concluded when the UNGA plenary reviews the resolution in late December 2018. For more information: https://www.ippc.int/en/iyph/ […]

The IPPC Secretariat launched the 2018 consultations on draft ISPMs and draft specifications on 02 July 2018. The specifications will close on 31 August 2018 while ISPM will close 30 September 2018. The following draft ISPMs are for open commenting: FIRST CONSULTATION Draft 2018 Amendments to ISPM 5: Glossary of phytosanitary terms (1994-001) Draft Revision […]

CIHEAM Bari and FAO will organize a three-days meeting at CIHEAM Bari on 23-25 October 2018 entitled: “International meeting – Innovative and sustainable approches to control the Red Palm Weevil (RPW)”. http://www.iamb.it/en/news_and_events/one?event=international-meeting-innovative-and-sustainable-approches-to-control-the-red-palm-weevil-rpw&id=204 http://www.iamb.it/uploads/attachments/524/DRAFT_PROGRAMME_-_Innovative_and_sustainable_approaches_to_control_the_Red_Palm_Weevil.pdf

  The ePhyto team of the IPPC Secretariat has developed a beginner’s guide to the ePhyto Solution. Presented in a clear and simple manner the guide presents all the information you need to know about ePhyto and how it works. See below. http://www.ippc.int/news/the-ippc-ephyto-hub-is-now-open-for-business simple_guideto_joining_theephyto_hub_5 2018-02-05_-_ephyto_solution_timeline

  The consultation on the new draft IPPC Strategic Framework 2020-2030 is now open! Contracting parties, regional plant protection organizations, members of the Standards Committee and Implementation and Capacity Development Committee and relevant international organizations are invited to provide their feedback by 1st September 2018 through the IPPC Online Comment System (OCS) at this link: […]

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat, within CIHEAM of Bari, will deliver for the third time an intensive two-weeks training course on “Developing Phytosanitary Capacities” from Monday 28th of May until Friday 8th of June at the CIHEAM of Bari. This course will be provided to the 16 students of the CIHEAM Master programme […]

Tunisia launched the auto-diagnostic of its current phytosanitary system by using the Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation (PCE) tool, developed by the Secretariat of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). The General Directorate for Protection and Quality Control of agricultural products (DGPCQPA) organized the first workshop on March 13 – 15, 2018. This evaluation is part of […]

An ePhyto , “electronic phytosanitary certificate”, is the electronic version of a phytosanitary certificate in XML format. All the information contained in a paper phytosanitary certificate is also in the ePhyto. ePhytos can be exchanged electronically between countries or the data printed out on paper. ePhytos should be produced in accordance with ISPM 12 including […]

The twelfth session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM 12) established a new International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) subsidiary body – Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC). The IC, under the guidance of CPM, will develop, monitor and oversee an integrated programme to strengthen the phytosanitary capacity of contracting parties to implement the IPPC […]

International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) are standards adopted by the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM), which is the governing body of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). The IPPC is the only standard setting organization for plant health. Standards aim to regulate international trade in such a way as to keep it safe in […]

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration the Near East Plant Protection Organization (NEPPO) will hold a Consultation Workshop on 5 & 6 February 2018 in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco on: “One Health: Addressing Transboundary Plant, Animal and Fish Pests and Diseases: A Case for Regional Cooperation” This Consultation aims […]