2611) Saint Lucia runs a Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation virtually

Castries, 22 October 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic did not prevent Saint Lucia from reviewing its national phytosanitary system and implementing …

2612) Detection of Tetranychus evansi in New South Wales and Queensland

Eradication of T. evansi from Australia is not considered technically feasible. Feeding from the mite results in leaves becoming yellowish …

2613) Emergency measures to reduce the risk of introduction of Xylella fastidiosa through the importation of plants for planting (excluding seed and fruit) of the host of X. fastidiosa

Xylella fastidiosa is a bacterium that can infect a wide range of plants species and the disease could cause serious …

2614) Emergency measures to reduce the risk of introduction of Xylella fastidiosa through the importation of plants for planting (excluding seed and fruit) of the host of X. fastidiosa

Xylella fastidiosa is a bacterium that can infect a wide range of plants species and the disease could cause serious …

2615) First outbreak of Erwinia amylovora in Rep. of Korea

The infected pear trees were first found in very adjacent 3 orchards in Anseong -city in early May 2015.

2616) IPPC recognizes the International Year of Quinoa IYQ)

FAO has declared 2013 as the International Year of Quinoa (IYQ). The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) recognizes the value …

2617) Globodera rostochiensis subject to official control in Denmark

For decades the Danish NPPO has carried out official inspections, soil sampling and testing for the presence of potato cyst …

2618) It is time to begin celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the IPPC!

The 60th anniversary gives us the opportunity to not only celebrate the birth of the IPPC and the work it …

2619) Core Activities / Standards & Implementation / Standard setting / Current consultations for draft ISPMs / Current objections to adoption of ISPMs / Previous objection to adoption of ISPMs

Former objections for draft ISPMs that were received in the past prior to adoption are posted below. For objections received …

2620) Commission / Consultations / Current consultation on draft specifications for ISPMs

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