2931) Commission observes a moment of silence for disaster victims

On 14 March 2011, the sixth session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures commenced at FAO Headquarters in Rome. Mr. …

2932) New Zealand funding to support upcoming meeting on e-certification

Row of computersThe issuance of phytosanitary certificates is one of the key responsibilities of National Plant Protection Organizations. In 2009, …

2933) Postponement of the Expert Meeting on Resource Mobilization

The IPPC Secretariat has postponed the Expert Meeting on Resource Mobilization from 27th September to 1st of October after consultation …

2934) COPE to respond to phytosanitary needs in Eastern Africa

Group photo - COPE Project Management Committee

2935) Eradication of CSNV

Chrysanthemum stem necrosis virus An outbreak of Chrysanthemum stem necrosis virus (CSNV)has been eradicated. The outbreak was in the South …

2936) Scientific session during CPM-5 raises awareness about forest pests and aquatic invasive species

During the CPM-5 Scientific Session, Professor Clive Brasier of Forest Research UK gave a talk entitled "Scientific and operational flaws …

2937) Zambian Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives opened the 5th session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures

His Excellency the Honourable Peter Daka, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives of Zambia opened the 5th session of the Commission …

2938) Posting of documents for the 5th session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures

Documents for the 5th session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures are being made available on the following page of …

2939) Compiled member comments on draft ISPMs - 2009

Compiled member comments on draft ISPMs sent for consultation through the 2009 regular process have been compiled.

2940) NPPOs and RPPOs lend a hand with the compilation of member comments

Each year, the IPPC Secretariat is faced with the tremendous task of compiling thousands of member comments in a short …