971) Bureau Update

Dear colleagues, It has been some time since the last Bureau update but this does not mean that the work …

972) CPM Bureau discussed strategic issues and arrangements for new focus groups

Rome, 26 August 2021. The Bureau of Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) held its August meeting to continue monitoring the …

973) Strategic Objectives / Plant Health & Safe Trade / Sea Containers

Reducing the Spread of Invasive Pests by Sea Containers - The IPPC leaflet has been developed on the basis of …

974) Pest status of Bactrocera invadens in Limpopo Province, South Africa

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) confirms the detection of male specimens of Bactrocera invadens in the Vhembe, …

975) Sea change for sea containers: CPM-14 Side Session

The "Sea change for sea containers" side session highlighted pest risks associated with sea containers and their cargoes - and …

976) Call for nominations to attend the IPPC Workshops on phytosanitary measures for developing contracting parties among the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is implementing a Global Project entitled “Strengthening the Capacity of Developing Contracting Parties …

977) The Major Achievements of the International Plant Protection Convention in 65 Years

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) was established on 3 April 1952, which aims to protect cultivated and wild plants …

978) Detection of Marchalina hellenica in Victoria and South Australia

This is the first report of Marchalina hellenica in Australia. Preliminary evidence indicates that the pest is restricted in its …

979) CONSULTATION EXTENDED FOR APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS, INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF BIOSECURITY, INFRINGEMENT NOTICES AND FIRST POINTS OF ENTRY DRAFT BIOSECURITY REGULATIONS

The public consultation period has been extended for four draft regulations out for consultation under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

980) NEW DRAFT BIOSECURITY REGULATIONS OUT FOR COMMENT

Public consultation has commenced on new draft regulations under Australia’s Biosecurity Act 2015.