STDF webinar: "ePhyto: Solutions on safe trade in plants and plant products"

Posted on Thu, 10 Sep 2020, 07:15

You are invited to join an online expert discussion entitled "ePhyto: Solutions on safe trade in plants and plant products" on Wednesday 23 September 2020 - 15:00-16:30 CET, organized by the STDF, to learn about how countries are using ePhyto …

Nomination of National Plant Health Champions to promote the International Year of Plant Health

Posted on Mon, 07 Sep 2020, 07:40

To keep promoting the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) at the country level during the current pandemic, the involvement of local communities and citizens becomes more important than ever. Engaging people to support the IYPH will help raise awareness …

Compiled comments for the first consultation draft specifications have been posted!

Posted on Thu, 03 Sep 2020, 13:57

The compiled comments for the following first consultation draft specifications have been posted on the IPP: https://www.ippc.int/en/core-activities/standards-setting/member-consultation-draft-specifications-ispms/

1. Annex to ISPM 38: Annex 1 - Design and use of systems approaches for phytosanitary certification of seeds (2018-009) Priority 1
2. Annex to …

CPM Bureau July 2020 virtual meeting report posted

Posted on Wed, 05 Aug 2020, 17:03

The report of the CPM Bureau virtual meeting held on 9 July 2020 has been posted and is available in the CPM Bureau page (direct link here).

Easy access to all relevant phytosanitary standards and guides provided at your fingertips

Posted on Fri, 31 Jul 2020, 13:13

The IPPC Secretariat is launching a NEW Phytosanitary System page to replace the former Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page on the IPP. This “Phytosanitary System” page has been developed in cooperation with the Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC) and …

IYPH study on the impact of climate change on plant health: Lead author and co-authors selected

Posted on Wed, 29 Jul 2020, 11:20

Prof. Maria Lodovica Gullino (University of Torino) has engaged as the lead author in the development of the study on the impact of climate change on plant health. Co-authors selected include: Dr. Peter Juroszek from the Central Institute for Decision …

The meeting report from the recent virtual meetings of the leading participants in the IPPC ePhyto Solution is now posted!

Posted on Mon, 27 Jul 2020, 11:53

The meeting report from the recent virtual meetings that have been held between the leading participants in the IPPC ePhyto Solution (the ePhyto Steering Group, the ePhyto Industry Advisory Group (IAG) and IAG observers) is now available here: https://www.ippc.int/en/publications/88633/

The report of the first SC virtual meeting is now available on the IPP!

Posted on Wed, 22 Jul 2020, 10:50

The report of the SC virtual meeting held on 14 July 2020 is now posted and available here:

https://www.ippc.int/en/publications/88624/

Webinar organized by FAO Forest : Forest Invasive Species: the next global pandemic?

Posted on Tue, 21 Jul 2020, 07:11

A webinar organized by FAO Forest in light on the International Year of Plant Health

29 July 2020 10:00-11:30 hrs (CET)

Participate in the webinar, contribute to the discussion, and share ideas and solutions!

Link for the registration :

https://fao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uRRxj5PnQHe82s3tzJ305A …

Compiled comments on the draft Outline for the e-Commerce Guide (2017-039) is now posted

Posted on Mon, 20 Jul 2020, 07:25

Compiled comments for the consultation on the draft Outline for the e-Commerce Guide for plants, plant products and other regulated articles (2017-039) have been posted on the Implementation and Capacity Development consultation page on the IPP at this link:

https://www.ippc.int/en/core-activities/capacity-development/consultation-on-ic-sub-groups-draft-terms-of-reference-and-draft-rules-of-procedure/ …

Report of 9th IYPH International Steering Committee meeting

Posted on Fri, 10 Jul 2020, 13:53

The report of the 9th IYPH International Steering Committee meeting is now available at the following link: https://www.ippc.int/en/ph/iyphisc/

Language versions for first consultation draft ISPMs and Specifications are now available

Posted on Mon, 06 Jul 2020, 08:23

Dear IPPC CPs,

The French and Spanish versions of the following draft Specifications and ISPMs are now available for review and commenting for first consultation via the Online Commenting System (OCS). We apologise for this brief delay.

Draft Specifications:

• Annex …

We are hiring - CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - International Phytosanitary Consultant

Posted on Thu, 02 Jul 2020, 10:12

Short term consultancy to the IPPC - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

To apply please click here: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2001468&tz=GMT%2B02%3A00&tzname=

Deadline for applications: 16 July 2020

The Second consultation period on the CPM Recommendation for Safe provision of food and other aid is now open!

Posted on Wed, 01 Jul 2020, 12:05

The following CPM Recommendation is now open for commenting

1. Safe provision of food and other aid to prevent the introduction of plant pests during an emergency situation (2018-026)

Comments should be submitted through the IPPC Online Comment System (OCS): https://ocs-new.ippc.int/ …