IPPC Seeks Comments on Draft Standards for Phytosanitary Measures
The International Plant Protection Convention is seeking comments on the following draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs): (1) Draft Annex to ISPM 11: Pest risk analysis for plants as quarantine pests (2005-001); and (2) Draft revision of Annex 1 to ISPM 15: Approved treatments associated with wood packaging material (2006-011). Comments are due by September 30, 2012.
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Both publications can be viewed on the IPPC’s Online Commenting System here. IPPC said in a FAQ that potential commenters may obtain a login to view the documents from their contact points (in the U.S., Julie Clapp at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, julie.l.clapp@aphis.usda.gov).
Background document on the Draft Annex to ISPM 11 available here.
Background document on the Draft revision of Annex 1 to ISPM 15 available here.