3221) Compiled member comments posted

Please be informed that compiled member comments from the member consultation 2013 on draft ISPMs have been posted.

3222) South Sudan: the 181th contracting party to the IPPC

The IPPC Secretariat welcomes South Sudan as the 181st contracting party to the IPPC and looks forward to working with …

3223) Market Access: A Guide for NPPOs

Italy , October 2013 - The IPPC Secretariat launches a manual on Market Access: a guide to phytosanitary issues for …

3224) Detection of Phyllosticta cavendishii in Northern Territory

Freckle disease is an economically important disease of banana in many countries. The pathogen causes freckle spots on infested leaves …

3225) Celebration of 25 Years of Cooperation and Coordination among Regional Plant Protection Organizations!

Uruguay, August 2013- The 25th Technical Consultation among Regional Plant Protection Organizations was held in Colonia Del Sacramento, Uruguay, from …

3226) Phytophthora lateralis in Chamaecyparis found in 2005

During routine surveillance in 2005, an infestation of Phytophthora lateralis in Chamaecyparis plants was found at a nursery where ornamental …

3227) Darna trima on palm trees (Thrinax parviflora)

In February 2005, during follow-up inspections after import, palm trees of the species Thrinax parviflora were found infested with Darna …

3228) European Food Safety Authority announces two public consultations for pest risk assessment

EFSA’s Panel on Plant Health has launched an open consultation on its scientific opinion on the risk to plant health …

3229) Call for Authors on Diagnostic Protocols

**IPPC call for authors on Diagnostic Protocols is open.** **Nominations are being solicited by the Secretariat of the International Plant …

3230) July Meeting for the Technical Panel on Phytosanitary Treatments

This month, on 8-12 July 2013, the Technical Panel on Phytosanitary Treatments (TPPT) met in Fukuoka, Japan, hosted by Ministry …