331) CPM-18 update: Revisions to phytosanitary standards and recommendation adopted

Rome, 16 April 2024. The Eighteenth Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-18) adopted four International Standards for Phytosanitary …

332) SPOTLIGHT: Prevent. Protect. Sustain. How the IPPC is protecting agriculture and trade by reducing the risk of pest spread through wood packaging material

The volume of international trade today is roughly 45 times the level recorded in 1950 and is projected to grow …

333) Out now: September 2025 CPM Bureau meeting report

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to inform the plant health community that the report of the CPM Bureau virtual meeting, …

334) The IPPC guide: Prevention, preparedness and response guidelines for Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4) of banana is now available in Spanish!

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of the Spanish translation of the IPPC guide: Prevention, preparedness and …

335) “We are ready.” Zimbabwe welcomes implementation of Africa Phytosanitary Programme, promotion of international plant health standards

Vangelis Peter Haritatos (left), Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development receives materials on APP from Osama El-Lissy …

336) Pomovirus solani (Potato mop-top virus, PMTV) Present: not widely distributed and under official control

Pomovirus solani (Potato mop-top virus, PMTV) was detected in Tasmania, Australia in 2025. PMTV is not present in mainland Australia.

337) Implementation and Capacity Development Committee discusses measures to enhance IPPC implementation

Rome, 4 June 2024. The Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC) met from 13-17 May 2024 in Rome, Italy, to …

338) Now available: English versions of specification approved and ISPMs adopted by CPM-19

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to inform the plant health community that the Specification and the three International Standards for …

339) Standards Committee and Standards Committee Working Group approve five standards for consultation

Rome, 16 May 2024. The Standards Committee (SC) and the Standards Committee Working Group (SC-7) of the International Plant Protection …

340) 2024-07 – IPPC Call for experts - Technical Panel for the Glossary - Expert for the English language

The IPPC Secretariat is soliciting nominations for experts for: