3501) Emergency measures to address the risk of introduction of peanut smut (Thecaphora frezii) in peanuts from countries where peanut smut is recorded

Recent publication (Rago et al. 2017) highlighted the increased risk of peanut smut (Thecaphora frezii) associated with peanuts produced in …

3502) Eradication of Angular leaf spot in a strawberry germplasm collection

Leaves exhibited discrete, angular light-green lesions on the upper surface, while the lesions appeared coalesced and water-soaked on the underside. …

3503) 2006 Pest Free Area Survey Deadline Extended

The IPPC Secretariat is collecting background information on the implementation of Pest Free Areas (PFAs) in countries as requested by …

3504) Update: Call for nominations of experts

The IPPC Secretariat is issuing a call for nominations of experts to take part in drafting international standards and diagnostic …

3505) Draft irradiation treatments for member consultation available (fast-track process)

Fourteen (14) draft irradiation treatments are now available for member consultation through the fast-track standard setting process. To access the …

3506) Electronic Certification: Call for experts

Following ICPM-7, an Electronic Certification Working Group (ECWG) is to be established to formulate policy recommendations regarding electronic certification to …

3507) Call for topics for the IPPC standard setting work programme

As outlined in the IPPC Standard Setting Procedure, a biennial call for topics for the IPPC standard setting work programme …

3508) Open-ended working group to develop a capacity building strategy

Please note that the meeting of the Open-ended Working Group for the Development of an IPPC Capacity Building Strategy has …

3509) Reminder: deadline for submission of nominations of experts is 1 June 2009

The IPPC Secretariat launched a call for nominations of experts for 2009. Nominations will be accepted by governments, NPPOs and …

3510) Due 15 April 2010: Call for Treatments for Fruit Flies

Call for: Phytosanitary treatments for fruit flies Submissions are being solicited for additional cold treatments for the control of the …