1091) The 5th CPM Strategic Planning Group SPG) Meeting Held in Rome

The 5th CPM Strategic Planning Group (SPG) meeting was held in Rome from 4-6 October 2016, with the theme “IPPC …

1092) A Successful Case for Promoting the application of the IPPC Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation Tool in Georgia

Georgian National Food Agency 2017. IPPC, FAO and Georgian National Food Agency staff convene to discuss the draft phytosanitary capacity …

1093) French translation of IPPC Guide for Establishing and Maintaining Pest Free Areas now available

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is pleased to the French of the guide which aims to support national …

1094) Commission / Standards Committee (SC) / Ad hoc expert groups / Expert Consultation on phytosanitary treatments for The Bactrocera Dorsalis complex

1095) Katy Perry and the protection of plants

Perry''s latest album includes seed paper with actual flower seeds and instructions for planting What does the American pop music …

1096) Description of Australia's NPPO

The National Plant Protection Organization for Australia is the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. The divisions …

1097) Consultation on the Biosecurity Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2017 reminder

The Australian Government, through the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, commenced consultation on an exposure draft of the Biosecurity …

1098) Changes to import conditions for selected goods entering Australia from 16 June 2016

The Australian Government, through the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment advises that on commencement of the new Biosecurity …

1099) LESS THAN ONE MONTH UNTIL NEW BIOSECURITY LEGISLATION COMMENCES

The Biosecurity Act 2015 commences on 16 June 2016, replacing the Quarantine Act 1908.

1100) NEW DRAFT BIOSECURITY REGULATIONS OUT FOR COMMENT

Public consultation has commenced for three new draft regulations under Australia’s Biosecurity Act 2015.