1551) Facilitating trade without compromising human, plant and animal health - Highlights from the Border Agency Cooperation Workshop in South Africa

16 November 2018, Cape Town - The 2017 landmark World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) seeks to facilitate …

1552) Deadline extension for the IPPC surveys on antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is pleased to announce the extension of the deadline for the IPPC Observatory …

1553) A Sea Change is Coming: Increased Collaboration between the International Maritime Organization and the IPPC Secretariat

18 November 2019, Rome – Sea containers and their cargoes are potential pathways for plant pests and diseases to spread …

1554) Core Activities / Integration & Support / Communication & Advocacy

Creating awareness over the importance of plant health and the global role of the IPPC is extremely important as the …

1555) Working together to protect plants and the environment in Africa: A 2018 IPPC Regional Workshop

Forty-five participants from 29 countries exchanged their experiences in protecting plants from pests and diseases during the IPPC regional workshop …

1556) Phytosanitary requirements with justification

Phytosanitary conditions for import of plants/plant materials in India are laid down the Plant Quarantine Order based on pest risk …

1557) Outbreak and Control of Papaya Mealy Bug (Paracoccus marginatus)

Papaya mealy bug Paracoccus marginatus is an invasive pest. The pest was first observed in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu during …

1558) Major Achievements in Implementation Facilitation for the IPPC Secretariat in 2017

Facilitation of the PCE conducted in Guinea, by Mekki Chouibani, facilitator trained and selected within STDF project 401. © Ana …

1559) Décision n°0976/18/D/MINADER/SG/DRCQ du 20 juillet 2018 fixant les modalités de production et de certification des fruits et légumes destinés à l’exportation

Cette décision a précisé les procédures à suivre afin de produire et exporter les fruits et légumes frais. Il consacre …

1560) CPM-13 Side Session on Plant Health and Environmental Protection held at FAO HQs

A successful side session on the 2018 IPPC annual theme “Plant Health and Environmental Protection” was held at FAO Headquarters …