1141) Experts meet virtually to begin the development of new guidance materials which will help with the implementation of plant health standards

e-Learning on Pest Risk Analysis (2020-002) and e-Learning on phytosanitary export certification systems (2020-003): Both of these working groups met …

1142) Now available: International Year of Plant Health Activity Book in Korean

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is pleased to announce that the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) 2020 …

1143) The Standards Committee Working Group to hold annual meeting in May

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is pleased to inform the plant health community that the Standards Committee Working …

1144) The Standards Committee biannual meeting set for May

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is pleased to inform the plant health community that the Standards Committee (SC) …

1145) Register now: Virtual panel discussion on "Strengthening food control and phytosanitary capacities and governance."

The IPPC Secretariat will take part in a virtual panel discussion to commemorate this year’s World Food Safety Day on …

1146) Reorganizing pest-risk-analysis standards: Draft specification approved for consultation period

Rome, 19 April 2021. By conducting Pest Risk Analysis (PRA), countries can identify phytosanitary risks associated with a specific pest …

1147) Notification on the detection of Bactrocera dorsalis (Oriental Fruit Fly) in several District Municipalities, in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa

Several male, Bactrocera dorsalis specimens, were detected in Methyl Eugenol-baited traps from Douglas to Kakamas, alongside or close to the …

1148) Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP) brochure now available in Arabic

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce that Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP) brochure is now available in Arabic.

1149) The IPPC e-learning course on "National Reporting Obligations" is now available in French!

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the publication of the IPPC e-learning course Obligations nationales en matière de communication …

1150) The 2020 Mid-year meeting of the IPPC Secretariat held virtually

Rome, 16 July 2020 –The IPPC Secretariat organized its 2020 Mid-year meeting virtually. The meeting was opened by Ms Beth …