1571) Call for the expression of interest by national plant protection organizations (NPPOs) to share their challenges, experiences and best practices in managing pest risks of sea containers during the CPM-14 side session “SEA CHANGE FOR SEA CONTAINERS”

The Secretariat of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is calling for the expression of interest by national plant protection …

1572) Desert Locust Invasion

On 19th of March until the writing of this event; Iraq has been experienced very huge swarms of Desert Locust. …

1573) IPPC Official Contact Points are invited to confirm their contact details to ensure effective implementation of the Convention

Exchanging technical and official phytosanitary information through the International Phytosanitary Portal (IPP) is vital to the Convention’s effective implementation. To …

1574) IPPC expert consultation for the draft diagnostic protocol on Pospiviroid species is now open

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat, on behalf of the IPPC Standards Committee, is pleased to invite experts worldwide …

1575) Description of Australia's NPPO

The National Plant Protection Organization for Australia is the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. The divisions …

1576) Revised Documentation requirements for the clearance of imported cargo Plywood/veneer as packing material Notice to Industry 61/2009

Notice to Industry 61/2009 Amendments have been made to Minimum Documentary Requirements, the Non-Commodity Information Requirements and the Frequently Asked …

1577) Plant Health Management Essential to Mitigate for Climate Change

The 3rd IPPC Seminar on Plant Health and Climate Change was held in FAO-HQ on 27 January. The Seminar was …

1578) Changes to import conditions for selected goods entering Australia from 16 June 2016

The Australian Government, through the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment advises that on commencement of the new Biosecurity …

1579) 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.

1580) Sea Container Cleaning Standards

To address the high risk pathway posed by sea containers, an industry notice has been issued to advise industry, particularly …