1511) Notification of phytosanitary measures to reduce the risk of introduction of "Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum" through the importation of carrot (seed and seedling) and celery (seedling)

The emergency measures notified on 16 December 2014 (G/SPS/N/JPN/383) was taken over as the regular measures notified on 24 May …

1512) Ordinance on phytosanitary measures for agriculture and horticulture (OpM-FOAG)

The ordinance on phytosanitary measures for agriculture and horticulture (OpM-FOAG) contains emergency measures and derogations. This ordinance links directly to …

1513) In Memoriam

Prof. Dr Jens-Georg Unger The international plant health community mourns the passing of Prof. Dr Jens-Georg Unger, Director of the …

1514) DRAFT DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE BIOSECURITY ACT 2015 RELEASED FOR COMMENT

Public consultation has commenced on new draft determinations under Australia’s Biosecurity Act 2015.

1515) IPPC Regional Plant Protection Organization Comunidad Andina develops webpage dedicated to Fusarium oxysporum f.sp cubense TR4)

In 2016, the Andean Technical Committee on Agricultural Health (COTASA) prioritized Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (TR4) …

1516) New publication! Guidelines for managing Xylella fastidiosa

Up to 95 percent of olive production is concentrated in the Mediterranean region. Indeed, Spain, Italy, Greece and Tunisia alone …

1517) One Step Closer to Enhancing Food Security and Facilitating Trade

To limit the international spread of pests and diseases that harm plants –from fruits, vegetables, grains to trees– it is …

1518) The IPPC Seminar on Invasive Alien Species: Trends and Patterns of Invasion Global Impacts and Possible responses

The IPPC Seminar on Invasive Alien Species: Trends and Patterns of Invasion, Global Impacts, and Possible responses, took place in …

1519) China's Contribution of Two Million USD to Strengthening Capacity of IPPC Developing Contracting Parties through the China-FAO South-South Cooperation Programme

The FAO-China Sixth Annual Consultation Meeting on the South-South Cooperation (SSC) Programme was held at FAO-HQ on 24 February 2017. …

1520) Boosting plant health and protecting plants from pests - the 2018 IPPC Regional Workshop for Latin America

31 August 2018, Natal, Brazil – With the ever-increasing volume of international trade, countries need to prevent plant pests from …