APHIS Seeks Comments on Draft International Standards and Specifications

 

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) recently opened 3 draft specification documents and 13 draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) for 2017 Consultation (review and commenting). APHIS is inviting stakeholders to participate in 2017 Consultation on these documents by the due dates listed below.

Draft Specifications

Background information may be found on the IPPC Consultations for Draft Specifications page. Comments are due to APHIS by August 11, 2017.

• Focused revision of ISPM 12

• Audit in the phytosanitary context

• Supplement to ISPM 11 “Guidance on the concept of the likelihood of establishment component of a pest risk analysis for quarantine pests”

Draft Standards

Background information may be found on the IPPC Consultations for Draft ISPMs page. Comments are due to APHIS by August 25, 2017.

For First Consultation:

• 2017 Amendments to ISPM 5: Glossary of phytosanitary terms

• International movement of cut flowers and foliage

• Requirements for the use of fumigation as a phytosanitary measure

• Diagnostic protocols: Bactrocera dorsalis complex

• Diagnostic protocols: Conotrachelus nenuphar

• Diagnostic protocols: Ips spp

• Diagnostic protocols: Xylella fastidiosa

• Diagnostic protocols: Puccinia psidii

• Revision of Diagnostic Protocol: Plus pox virus

For Second Consultation:

• Revision of ISPM 6: Surveillance

• Requirements for the use of temperature treatments as a phytosanitary measure

• Draft revision of Annexes 1 & 2 to ISPM15

• Draft 2015 and 2016 amendmentsto ISPM 5 Glossary of phytosanitary terms

 

Instructions for Submitting Comments

 

To submit comments, follow the instructions on the APHIS website. Comments should fall into one of three categories: substantial, technical, or editorial. Provide alternative wording and a justification for any suggested amendments. Send your comments by the due dates identified above to:

 

Dr. Marina Zlotina

PPQ’s IPPC Technical Director

Marina.A.Zlotina@aphis.usda.gov

 

APHIS will review your comments and contact you if clarification is needed. If you represent an association, please distribute this message to your membership.

Thank you in advance for your participation in this review process.