4081) Ordinance on plant protection PPO

The ordinance on plant protection is the swiss legislation dealing with general phytosanitary requirements concerning imports and internal controls. The …

4082) First detection of Bactrocera invadens in South Africa

On 5 May 2010 two possible exotic fruit fly specimens were detected in a Methyl Eugenol baited fruit fly trap …

4083) Pest Free Status of Microcyclus ulei in Singapore

In the report SGP-01/2 posted on 2 Sep 2012, Singapore reported that a detection survey on Microcyclus ulei from 2005 …

4084) 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 …

4085) New STDF results book launched

A new book by the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) features 25 stories showing how good practice in food …

4086) SC draft ISPMs for CPs & RPPOs

Draft International Standards on Phytosanitary Measures submitted to the Standards Committee meetings have been posted to the IPP restricted work …

4087) Fifth detection of Bactrocera invadens in South Africa

On 4 May 2011 one exotic fruit fly specimen was detected in a Methyl Eugenol baited fruit fly trap in …

4088) Standard setting pages on the IPP streamlined for easier access

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4089) Detection of Xylosandrus crassiculus (Granulate ambrosia beetle) in Queensland

X. crassiusculatus is probably native to tropical and subtropical Asia and is now considered one of the most abundant and …

4090) Phytoma interview with Mr Jingyuan Xia on climate change and plant health

The IPPC Secretary, Mr Jingyuan Xia, has been invited by Phytoma to discuss plant health issues and IPPC-related activities.