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 […]