3471) Strong support of the IPPC for strengthening NPPO and developing phytosanitary legislation in the Republic of South Sudan

The Republic of South Sudan has an immense potential for sustainable agricultural development, with abundant rainfall, diverse soil and climatic …

3472) Launch of the new IRSS Helpdesk

The IRSS Helpdesk, located in the International Phytosanitary Portal (IPP), has been active since 2011 to support contracting parties’ implementation …

3473) First outbreak of Potato spindle tuber pospoviroid (PSTVd) in Slovenia

We are notifying the first outbreak of Potato spindle tuber viroid (PSTVd) (Pospiviroidae) in the territory of Slovenia. After the …

3474) Absence of Bactrocera dorsalis (Oriental Fruit Fly) in areas along the Orange River in the Northern Cape province of South Africa

Several Bactrocera dorsalis specimens were detected between Groblershoop and Upington, including Grootdrink, Karos and Keimoes as well as Augrabies and …

3475) Detection of Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm) in New Caledonia

Numerous larvae were found in only one field on the 16th of December 2020. This one should be destroyed as …

3476) Commission / Consultations / Current consultations for draft ISPMs / Previous consultations for draft ISPMs

In preparation for the new consultation period, held from 1 July - 30 September of each year, the IPPC Secretariat …

3477) Sea Container Risk Management Policy (SCRMP)

As part of the ongoing review of high risk pathway management strategies under SCRMP, an industry notice has been issued …

3478) Siam weed in Queensland, Australia transitions to management

Siam weed probably entered Australia as a pasture contaminant. It was under eradication from 1994, but in 2012, the decision …

3479) Status Report of Potato Wart Disease in imported potatoes into Singapore from 2008 - 2012

Synchytrium endobioticum (Potato Wart Disease- PWD), is listed as a Quarantine Pest under the First Schedule in the Control of …

3480) LEGISLATION FOR PHYTOSANITARY REQUIREMENTS

The Plant and Fertilizer Act, 2010, (Act 803) provides for Plant Protection, Seeds and Fertilizer Regulations and for related matters. …