2161) Chinese NPPO(MARA, GACC and SFGA)

Three administrative organizations are responsible for the phytosanitary issues. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs,P.R.China (MARA), General Administration of Customs …

2162) IPPC Secretariat participates in the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Invasive Alien Species in Montreal, Canada

4 December 2019, Montreal – The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) convened a meeting of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert …

2163) Use of the PCE as a tool to improve plant biosecurity in the Pacific region

Taro root beetle (Papuana woodlarkiana) - photo by Amy Carmichael Queensland University of TechnologyThe Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation (PCE) tool was …

2164) First detection of Citrus leprosis-N in South Africa

Citrus leprosis-N disease causes symptoms on leaves, fruit and twigs (green bark). The viruses are transmitted by Brevipalpus spp. (flat …

2165) First detection of Citrus leprosis-N in South Africa

Citrus leprosis-N disease causes symptoms on leaves, fruit and twigs (green bark). The viruses are transmitted by Brevipalpus spp. (flat …

2166) Model Phytosanitary Certificate for Re-Export 2020

This form will be used from 1 January 2020 onwards. The old form may still be used until 31 December …

2167) Royal Decree of 10/08/2005 concerning measures against organisms harmful to plants and plant products

This decree is the basic phytosanitary legislation in Belgium. It is based on the EU Council Directive 2000/29/EC and contains …

2168) An emerging biotype of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Discovered in the Pacific

The discovery of a new biotype of Coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB), Oryctes rhinoceros, is an imminent threat to the livelihoods …

2169) The IPPC Dispute Settlement System: consultation between EU and SA

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2170) From FAO.org: The Tricky Task of Protecting Plants in a Globalized Age

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