2621) New organizational structure of the central level of SAG Institution

New organizational structure of the central level of the SAG, which is effective as of March 2019. The most relevant: …

2622) Eradication of Bactrocera invadens in Tshipise area, Limpopo Province, South Africa

On 23 March 2011 one possible exotic fruit fly specimen was detected in a Methyl Eugenol baited trap in the …

2623) New head for NAPPO

Dr Stephanie Bloem has been appointed the new executive director of the North American Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO) and will …

2624) e-Phyto gets a go-ahead

Every year, millions of phytosanitary certificates are created, printed, and exchanged between countries as part of the global trade in …

2625) First Expert Consultation on draft Diagnostic Protocols in 2015 is now open on the IPP!

The First Expert Consultation on draft Diagnostic Protocols in 2015 is now open on the on IPP for:

2626) International Year of Plant Health IYPH) Steering Committee meets in Rome

The International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) Steering Committee. Photo: © FAO / Sara Giuliani

2627) 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 …

2628) Second Call for Independent Experts: Establishment of an IPPC Dispute Settlement Expert Committee

This call for independent experts is issued with a view to establishing the Expert Committee for the Phytosanitary Dispute between …

2629) Environmental protection and plant health: A new IPPC factsheet explains the link

You cannot protect the environment without also safeguarding plant health. When plant pests and diseases spread into new areas they …

2630) Bactrocera dorsalis - New IPPC Diagnostic Protocol adopted

DP 29: Bactrocera dorsalis: a) oviposition punctures on mango fruit mark spots where fruit flies lay their eggs. B) example …