1781) Eradication of Bactrocera dorsalis in the Grabouw area, Western Cape province, South Africa

Three specimens of Bactrocera dorsalis were detected in baited traps in the Grabouw Area, Western Cape province between December 2017 …

1782) IPPC Community / Countries / National Reporting Obligations / The NRO Year of Regulated Pests Lists

Since 2014, each year has been dedicated to a different national reporting obligation. As announced during CPM-13 the period starting …

1783) NEW DRAFT BIOSECURITY REGULATION OUT FOR COMMENT: NEW SUPPORTING MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS AND INFRINGEMENT NOTICES REGULATIONS OUT FOR COMMENT

Public consultation has commenced for the draft First Points of Entry Regulation under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

1784) Strengthening IPPC-Brazilian cooperation

The IPPC Secretary, Mr Jingyuan Xia, held a meeting with H. E. Ms Maria Laura da Rocha, the Ambassador of …

1785) Scientific session during CPM-5 raises awareness about forest pests and aquatic invasive species

During the CPM-5 Scientific Session, Professor Clive Brasier of Forest Research UK gave a talk entitled "Scientific and operational flaws …

1786) News & Calls / Calls & Deadlines / Call for Topics: Standards and Implementation

The Call for Topics for Standards and Implementation is open and will be open throughout the entire year

1787) The Successful Completion of the Thirteenth Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures CPM-13)

The Thirteenth Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-13) was successfully completed on 20th April 2018 in FAO-HQs, Rome, …

1788) Brochure on the ISPMs' role is posted in 6 languages!

The IPPC Secretariat presents a brochure on the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs). It describes these instruments' role in …

1789) About / External Cooperation / FAO Regional Plant Protection and Production Officers

In early 2019 the concept of an FAO Plant Health Team was formulated and a concept note (posted below) was …

1790) CPM-13 side session on gene sequencing and molecular technologies

Successfully organized by the IPPC and the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO) Secretariats on 17 April 2018 at …