2071) First detection of Fall armyworm in the United Arab Emirates

On 7 May, 2020 the United Arab Emirates announced the first detection of Spodoptera frugiperda (Fall armyworm, FAW) in the …

2072) Interception Notification

Interception Notification was issued for a consignment from Malaysia that has been intercepted with quarantine insect - Chrysomphalus aonidum. The …

2073) Reducing the spread of invasive pests by sea containers: a new IPPC factsheet available in all UN languages

Keeping containers and cargos clean can seriously reduce the spread of invasive plant pests and diseases worldwide. To raise awareness …

2074) Release of the ‘Final review of policy: Importation of potato (Solanum tuberosum) propagative material into Australia

DAFF has been working to improve the speed with which imports can be achieved to provide industry with access to …

2075) Release of the ‘Final review of policy: Importation of potato (Solanum tuberosum) propagative material into Australia

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) released its Final Review of policy: importation of potato (Solanum …

2076) Final review of policy: importation of Grapevine propagative material into Australia

This review of policy was initiated to develop post-entry quarantine (PEQ) protocols for grapevine propagative material that will minimise the …

2077) IPPC Secretariat launches a new IPP subpage on COVID-19-related information

28 April 2020, Rome - The IPPC Secretariat has always been working hard to provide the IPPC community with an …

2078) IPPC ePhyto Industry Advisory Group meets virtually to advice work on phytosanitary electronic certification

Rome, 28 April 2020. The ePhyto Industry Advisory Group (IAG) and members of the ePhyto Steering Group (ESG) met virtually …

2079) Fourth detection of Bactrocera invadens in South Africa

On 25 May 2011 one exotic fruit fly specimen was detected in a Methyl Eugenol baited fruit fly trap in …

2080) Important Role of the IPPC in Dealing with Invasive Alien Species in Cooperation with the CBD

Country representatives and observers are meeting at the UN Biodiversity Conference which is currently being held in Cancun, Mexico, from …