4341) Slovenian NPPO

Single central authority for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection operates under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food. …

4342) Devastating wheat fungus appears in Asia for first time

Fields are ablaze in Bangladesh, as farmers struggle to contain Asia’s first outbreak of a fungal disease that periodically devastates …

4343) First Detection of Bactocera invadens In Botswana

The detection of B. invadens in Botswana called for an emergency incursion response which is accepted internationally and in accordance …

4344) First findings of Dryocosmus kuriphilus in the Czech Republic

Three consignments containing a total of 50 possibly infested plants of Castanea sativa of Italian origin were delivered to the …

4345) 2016 April –Call for members of the International National Year of Plant Health Steering Committee

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting nominations for appropriately qualified experts to be members of the International …

4346) Core Activities / Integration & Support

Within the IPPC Secretariat the Integration and Support Team (IST) has been established to facilitate integration within the Secretariat and …

4347) 2016 April – Focus Group on Implementation - Call for experts

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting nominations for appropriately qualified experts to participate in a Focus Group …

4348) Pest and Disease Programs

PPQ responds to many new introductions of plant pests to eradicate, suppress, or contain them through various programs in cooperation …

4349) Notifications of Non-Compliance

ISPM 13: Guidelines for the notification of non-compliance and emergency action describes the actions to be taken by countries regarding …

4350) Centre of Excellence / Phytosanitary Systems / PHYTOSANITARY IMPORT REGULATORY SYSTEM

Clearance (of a consignment): Verification of compliance with phytosanitary regulations [FAO, 1995]