111) The IPPC sends condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Ian Smith

Dr. Ian Smith had a long and stellar career in plant protection, having been the Director-General of the European and …

112) Now open: Diagnostic Protocols notification period

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the Diagnostic Protocols (DP) Notification Period from 30 January - 15 March 2025.

113) IPPC Community / Regional Plant Protection Organizations / Meeting reports of Technical Consultations among RPPOs / 2025 - 37th TC among RPPOs

IPPC Community / Regional Plant Protection Organizations / Meeting reports of Technical Consultations among RPPOs / 2025 - 37th TC …

114) Technical Panel on Commodity Standards Advances International Standards for Citrus, Banana and Taro Trade

Canberra, 9 December 2024. The Technical Panel on Commodity Standards (TPCS) recently concluded its annual meeting in Canberra, Australia, achieving …

115) 2024-06 - Call for experts for the CPM FOCUS GROUP ON SEA CONTAINERS

The IPPC Secretariat is soliciting nominations for appropriately qualified experts to participate in the CPM Focus Group on Sea Containers …

116) The Kingdom of the Netherlands celebrates 125 years of protecting plant health, our health

Wageningen, 28 November 2024. The national plant protection organization (NPPO) of the Kingdom of the Netherlands celebrated its 125th anniversary …

117) REGULATION ON HEAT TREATMENT AND MARKING OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIALS

The regulations regarding wood packaging materials are made by you as FAO in international trade. A contract with the short …

118) The IPPC guide: Prevention, preparedness and response guidelines for Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4) of banana is now available in Spanish!

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of the Spanish translation of the IPPC guide: Prevention, preparedness and …

119) Coming up: Webinar to launch One Health Community of Practice

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce that as part of celebrating the International Day of Plant Health, FAO is …

120) African countries to improve trade systems and capitalize on their agricultural resources

Rome, 18 April 2025. Countries in Africa’s south and east are planning major overhauls to their trade and quarantine operations, …