2911) Call for topics for the IPPC standard setting work programme

As outlined in the IPPC Standard Setting Procedure, a biennial call for topics for the IPPC standard setting work programme …

2912) CPM-6 (2011) Call for Nominations for SC and SBDS

On 17 December 2010, the IPPC sent a letter to the Chairperson from each FAO Region regarding Nominations and submissions …

2913) Draft ISPMs presented to CPM-6 now on IPP

Draft ISPMs presented to CPM-6 are now posted on the IPP in English, versions of the draft ISPMs in other …

2914) Extended Deadline on the Call for Phytosanitary Technical Resources (in any languages) directed to RPPOs and NPPOs.

NPPOs in developing countries often lack the technical capacity to carry out their functions effectively and to implement their obligations …

2915) Commission agrees to strategic objectives for the next 8 years; members encouraged to provide comments on draft Strategic Framework by 15 April 2011

From 14 to 18 March, over 350 delegates representing National Plant Protection Organizations, Regional Plant Protection Organizations, Regional Economic Communities, …

2916) Due 13 September 2010: Member Consultation on Draft Specifications for ISPMs

The following Specifications for ISPMs were approved by the Standards Committee in April 2010 for a member consultation. This consultation …

2917) Call for specific information and data for heat treatments for fruit flies

Phytosanitary treatment submissions are being solicited for heat treatments for fruit flies. The submissions should include all of the information …

2918) Emergency quarantine measures for plant pathogen Xylella fastidiosa

The link below provides information regarding the emergency measures taken by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment in …

2919) First Report of Black Sigatoka Disease (Mycosphaerella fijiensis) from Trinidad

Black Sigatoka Disease was first discovered in Trinidad in November 2003. Full report in the journal Plant Pathology 54, 246 …

2920) Regional discussions for eastern Europe and countries that speak Russian to talk about proposed IPPC international standards

During the week of July 17-20, the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat participated in the joint IPPC/FAO/EPPO regional workshop …