2181) Now available: Updated and redesigned e-learning courses: Surveillance and Pest Status Determination and National Reporting Obligations

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of two updated and redesigned e-learning courses.

2182) Getting forward - 155th FAO Council supports the International Year of Plant Health IYPH) in 2020

At its 155th session held in Rome from 5 to 9 December 2016, the FAO Council endorsed a draft Resolution …

2183) Eradication of Bactrocera dorsalis (Oriental Fruit Fly) in Grabouw, in the Southern Part of the Western Cape Province of South Africa

Three Bactrocera dorsalis specimens were detected in the affected area between the first and the third week of April, 2019.

2184) The Expert Consultation on Draft Diagnostic Protocols is now open!

Expert Consultation on Draft Diagnostic Protocols (DPs) on IPP is now open for: - Anastrepha spp. (2004-015) - Phytoplasma (general) …

2185) The ePhyto Industry Advisory Group IAG) meets in Geneva

30 January 2019, Geneva - The ePhyto Industry Advisory Group (IAG) met for the fourth time at the World Trade …

2186) The IPPC standard on authorization of entities off to a good start

An intense week to draft an International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) on authorization of entities to perform phytosanitary actions …

2187) Office National de Sécurité Sanitaire des produits Alimentaires (ONSSA)

L'Office National de Sécurité Sanitaire des produits Alimentaires (ONSSA), créé le 1er janvier 2010 par la loi 25-08, est un …

2188) IPPC Assists Tunisia in its Second Round of the Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation Process

2nd PCE mission in Tunisia, June 2018, Tunis. © Mekki Chouibani

2189) Requirements for import of citrus fruits into the European Union

Exporting country shall issue a phytosanitary certificate to confirm official statements for a consignement of fruits of Citrus L., Fortunella …

2190) Entry Points in Ghana

Ghana is a peaceful country located on the west coast of Africa. It is bounded on the north by Burkina …