21) SPOTLIGHT: What’s in a name? The Importance of the Glossary of Phytosanitary Terms

Rome, 24 October 2025. Language is more than a tool for communication; it is the pillar of plant health cooperation. …

22) Change of issuance of the Phytosanitary Certificate joining the ephyto

As part of recent innovation of the certification system, aligned with the global call for digitalization for trade facilitation, the …

23) Change of issuance of the Phytosanitary Certificate joining the ephyto

As part of recent innovation of the certification system, aligned with the global call for digitalization for trade facilitation, the …

24) Register now: Launch of the FAO phytosanitary legislation e-learning toolkit

Register now: Launch of the FAO phytosanitary legislation e-learning toolkit On behalf of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the …

25) Pomovirus solani (Potato mop-top virus, PMTV) Present: not widely distributed and under official control

Pomovirus solani (Potato mop-top virus, PMTV) was detected in Tasmania, Australia in 2025. PMTV is not present in mainland Australia.

26) Centre of Excellence / Phytosanitary Systems / SYSTEMS APPROACH / BEYOND COMPLIANCE FACILITATORS

A group of Facilitators from various NPPOs, RPPOs and associated agencies were trained under the auspices of the Beyond Compliance …

27) Launch of IPPC simulation game on pest prevention and response

Rome, 22 October 2025. In a move to revolutionize plant health training, the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat and …

28) BLOG: Why we need strong biosecurity systems to transform agrifood systems

By Enrico Perotti, IPPC Secretary

29) Now Available the Preliminary Programme for the IPPC Global Workshop on Systems Approaches!

We are pleased to announce that the Preliminary Detailed Programme for the IPPC Global Workshop on Systems Approaches is now …

30) Reminder: Temporary Suspension of Import Enforcement Concerning Wood Packaging Material Not Complying with the ISPM 15 Hyphen Requirement is only in effect until December 31, 2025

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is writing to remind trading partners that the temporary suspension of the …