191) Clavibacter michiganensis spp. michiganensis on tomato plants intended for planting

In February 2007 Clavibacter michiganensis spp. michiganensis was found on a propagation company of tomato plants. The pest is regulated …

192) Potato spindle tuber viroid (PSTVd) on Solanum jasminoides and Brugmansia spp. ornamental plants.

This report concerns new findings of PSTVd on several companies growing ornamental plants of Solanaceae in the Netherlands. The PSTVd …

193) SPOTLIGHT: Zambia, steadfast champion for plant health and the Africa Phytosanitary Programme

With plant pests and diseases becoming more severe, causing significant crop production and economic losses worldwide, impacting food security and …

194) Full implementation of the IPPC ePhyto in Slovenia starting January 1st, 2026

The Slovenian NPPO (Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector, and Plant Protection) would like to inform you about the full …

195) EU-funded IPPC project to help strengthen plant health gets underway in 9 African Union countries

The IPPC Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation (PCE) and the FAO/WHO Food Control System Assessment tools are being used in “Strengthening food …

196) Call for Nominations of Potential Emerging Pests of Global Concern

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting nominations for potential emerging pests under the Pest Outbreak and Alert …

197) Independent evaluation of IPPC ePhyto solution shows successful findings and key recommendations

Rome, 20 December 2023. The Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) (STDF) is a global partnership to facilitate safe trade …

198) CPM-18 delegates share country experiences in preventing the introduction and spread of banana Fusarium wilt disease

Rome, 17 April 2024. Plant health stakeholders, including representatives from National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs), the private sector, and academia …

199) Events / Webinars, Workshops and Symposia / IPPC Webinar Series: Climate Change and Phytosanitary Issues | 1-2 October 2025 | 14:00–16:00 CET (Rome time)

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200) Strengthening global phytosanitary measures: CPM-19 side session advances Systems Approaches

Rome, 21 March 2025. At FAO headquarters, the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-19) Side Session on the Systems Approach took …