1171) Dryocosmus kuriphilus (chestnut gall wasp)

First outbreak of Dryocosmus kuriphilus (chestnut gall wasp) in the UK

1172) First report of Candidatus Phytoplasma fragariae in the UK

The pest was identified following notification by the local wildlife trust of plants which were exhibiting unusual symptoms. Candidatus Phytoplasma …

1173) A New Memorandum of Understanding with the IPPC Secretariat will help Sri Lanka Boost its Phytosanitary Capacity

A historical moment: signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the IPPC Secretariat and the Sri Lankan NPPO. Through the …

1174) Nicaragua aims for excellence in its phytosanitary system and conducts its first Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation

The Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation team visiting the USD 40 million new border post with Costa Rica in Peñas Blancas. © …

1175) Call for experts to develop e-learning materials on “Phytosanitary export certification system” - DEADLINE EXTENDED

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting: 

1176) Standards Committee meets to review draft standards and specifications this month

The Standards Committee (SC) is gathering from 8 to 12 May at FAO headquarters in Rome to revise the following …

1177) Announcement: Capacity Development pre-CPM training session and CPM-9 side sessions

A capacity development training session and range of side sessions will take place during the week of the ninth session …

1178) Works on Harmonization of International Phytosanitary Terminology

The IPPC Technical Panel for the Glossary (TPG) meeting was held 7 - 10 December 2015 in Rome, Italy. The …

1179) Planning Capacity Development for 2016

The 7th meeting of Capacity Development Committee (CDC) was held from 30 November to 2 December 2015 in Rome, Italy. …

1180) 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 …