Carol Thomas Regional AHFS Specialist IICA

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1 Carol Thomas Regional AHFS Specialist IICA

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3 The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is an international plant health agreement, established in 1952, that aims to protect cultivated and wild plants by preventing the introduction and spread of pests and to promote appropriate measures for their control. There are 172 signatories (as of 30 November 2009) adhering to the Convention Provides a framework and a forum for international cooperation, harmonization and technical exchange between contracting parties The Commission of Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) is the governing body of the IPPC

4 The text was revised in 1997 and adopted in 2005 The revision reflects the role of the IPPC in relation to the SPS Agreement The IPPC is recognized by the SPS Agreement as the standard setting body for phytosanitary measures Active participation of all contracting parties to this agreement ensures that the interests of all are taken into account when international standards for phytosanitary measures are adopted.

5 The IPPC covers anything that can act as a vector for the spread of pests of plants Containers, used machinery, packaging material Soil, plants, etc

6 IPPC Secretariat (Article xii) Commission of phytosanitary measures (Article xi) National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) Regional Plant Protection Organization (RPPO)

7 Increases the credibility of national phytosanitary systems for trading partners Allows for direct participation in the activities and processes associated with the international standard setting process Provides a forum for dispute settlement Provide assistance for reviewing and updating national legislation

8 The IPPC work programme cover 3 core activities Development of international standards for phytosanitary measures (ISPMs) Information exchange Capacity building to facilitate the implementation of the Convention

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10 Governing body of the IPPC Members are contracting parties to the IPPC Meets annually (last meeting CPM 5, March 2010) Reviews global plant protection needs and establishes annual work programme Develops and adopts ISPMs Promotes technical assistance and information exchange activities

11 The Bureau Standards Committee Expert working groups and technical panels Informal working groups Made up of 7 persons representing the FAO regions Provide guidance to the CPM Consists of 25 international technical experts Oversees the standard setting process and assist in the development of ISPMs Composed of experts nominated by NPPOs or RPPOs Focus groups (issues of concern identified by CPM) Strategic Planning and Technical Assistance (SPTA International Phytosanitary Portal Support Group (IPP)

12 Development of standard setting work programme ISPM drafting Member consultation Adoption and publication

13 ISPMs currently adopted 32 Specific - #s 15, 26, 30 Reference - #s 1, 5 Concept ISPMs - 27 ISPMs adopted during CPM 5 Design and operation of post-entry quarantine stations for plants 3 Annexes to ISPM 28 (2009) (Irradiation treatment for Conotrachelus nenuphar, Grapholita molesta and Grapholita molesta under hypoxia) Pest free potato (Solanum spp.) micropropagative material and minitubers for international trade Annex to ISPM 27: 2006 Thrips palmi

14 Proposal of topics for new ISPMs or for revision of adopted ISPMs Nominations of experts for EWGs or TPs Submission of comments for draft ISPMs Participation at CPM

15 Documents to be analyzed are available on the IPP by the end of December Organize consultations with stakeholders (pubic and private sectors) prior to the meeting Consultation at the Regional level (RPPO) Discuss items on the agenda for the CPM meeting Discuss draft ISPMs Establish a national position on specific agenda items and on draft standards Director of NPPO should attend CPM meeting

16 National positions should be based on consultations at national level and should be presented by head of delegation National position could be presented as documents or in the plenary session Documents should be prepared and submitted according to established model before the CPM

17 There are several sessions at the CPM Plenary sessions Meetings of regional coordinating group Meetings of Friends of the Chair Informal groups to analyze proposals and documents Working groups to analyze draft ISPMs

18 Form alliances with other contracting parties especially from the Region Hold meeting with delegation (national or regional) at the end of each day to discuss agenda items and strategy Assign responsibilities to members of delegation Actively participate in the discussion at the plenary following established rules of intervention

19 Invitation sent to the NPPO details steps for accreditation List of delegates should be sent through FAO mission by a letter signed by the Ministers of Agriculture and Foreign Affairs

20 Prepare and submit report to the Ministry Convene meeting with stakeholders to report on the CPM Distribute information received from IPPC secretariat (calls for experts) Monitor IPP Portal and post information

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