3551) IPPC recognizes the International Year of Quinoa IYQ)

FAO has declared 2013 as the International Year of Quinoa (IYQ). The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) recognizes the value …

3552) Zimbabwe: the 178th contracting party to the IPPC

Welcome to Zimbabwe as the 178th contracting party to the IPPC. This is an important milestone for the country due …

3553) Notification period for the draft DP Potato spindle tuber viroid is now open!

The draft DP of Potato spindle tuber viroid is under 45-days Notification period The Standard Committee (SC) approved, via e-decision, …

3554) Detection of mango malformation disorder in Queensland, Australia

The affected property has been placed under quarantine pending completion of diagnostic testing. Tracing of movement of plant material from …

3555) Detection of grapevine leaf rust in Northern Territory 2006 - now eradicated

Confirmation of a single detection on a vine in April 2006 and a second detection in late May 2006. The …

3556) EU import legislation

General import requirements and fees - Council Directive 2000/29/EC; Imports for trials, research and work on varietal selections - Directive …

3557) Upcoming cut-off date for the submission of phytosanitary treatments: 30 January 2019

The call for phytosanitary treatments is still open until resources are available. The TPPT is continuously reviewing the submissions. The …

3558) Mozambique updated Phytossanitary Certificate (Appendix 6 to Phytossanitary regulation)

The Mozambique NPPO has recently updated the Phytossanitary certificate, the Import Permit form and the Reexport certificate. The changes aims …

3559) It is time to begin celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the IPPC!

The 60th anniversary gives us the opportunity to not only celebrate the birth of the IPPC and the work it …

3560) Improving market access

Photo: © FAO/Sean Gallagher Increased international trade, along with the increased movement of people across international borders, provides an opportunity …