PEST RISK ANALYSIS - PRA PROCESS
In this section you could find ISPMs and implementation resources arranged as per stages and steps of the PRA when this kind of resources are available
Stage 1 - Initiation
- A request is made to consider a pathway that may require phytosanitary measures
- ISPM 32 Categorization of commodities according to their pest risk
- ISPM 38 International movement of seeds
- ISPM 39 International movement of wood
- ISPM 40 International movement of growing media in association with plants for planting
- ISPM 41 International movement of used vehicles, machinery and equipment
- A pest is identified that may justify phytosanitary measures
- A decision is made to review or revise phytosanitary measures or policies
- A request is made to determine whether an organism is a pest.
Stage 2 - Pest Risk Assessment
Identity of the pest
Pest status identification:
Regulatory status of the pest :
- ISPM 19 Guidelines on lists of regulated pests
- ISPM 4 Requirements for the establishment of pest free areas
- ISPM 22 Requirements for the establishment of areas of low pest prevalence
Prioritization of pests
Potential for establishment and spread in PRA area
Potential for economic consequences (including environmental consequences) in the PRA area
Step 2 - Assessment of the probability of introduction and spread
Step 3 - Assessment of potential economic consequences (including environmental impacts)
Stage 3 - Risk management
- ISPM 18 Guidelines for the use of irradiation as a phytosanitary measure
- ISPM 28 Phytosanitary treatments for regulated pests
- ISPM 42 Requirements for the use of temperature treatments as phytosanitary measures
- ISPM 43 Requirements for the use of fumigation as a phytosanitary measure
- Phytosanitary Treatments
