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ORGANIZATION  G/SPS/GEN/926 
8 June 2009 
 (09-2721) 
Committee on Sanitary a nd Phytosanitary Measures Original:   English 
  
 
REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL PLANT PROTECTION CONVENTION (IPPC) 
 
Meeting of 23-24 June 2009
 
  
 The following communication, received on 25 May 2009, is being circulated at the request of 
the IPPC.
 
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 I. STANDARD-SETTING WORK PROG RAMME (UPDATE:  MAY 2009) 
A. I
SPMS ADOPTED IN 2009 
1. The Fourth Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-4), held in Rome 
from 30 March to 3 April 2009, adopted the following standards.  
- Amendments to ISPM No. 5 (Glossary of phytosanitary terms) 
- An appendix to ISPM No. 5 (Glossary of phytosanitary terms) on Terminology of the 
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in relation to the Glossary of phytosanitary terms  
- A revision of ISPM No. 15 ( Regulation of wood packaging material in international 
trade ) 
- ISPM No. 32 ( Categorization of commodities a ccording to their pest risk ) 
- Eight phytosanitary treatments as annexes to ISPM No. 28 ( Phytosanitary treatments 
for regulated pests ), listed in Annex 1. 
B. D
RAFT ISPMS FOR MEMBER CONSULTATION IN 2009 
(a) Member consultation through the regular process 
- Revision of ISPM No. 7 ( Export certification system ) 
- Revision of ISPM No. 12 ( Guidelines for phytosanitary certificates ) 
- Draft ISPM: Design and operation of post-entry quarantine stations 
- Amendments to ISPM No. 5 ( Glossary of phytosanitary terms ) 
(b) Member consultation through the special process 
- Draft diagnostic protocol for Thrips palmi  (as an annex to ISPM No. 27 ( Diagnostic 
protocols for regulated pests )) G/SPS/GEN/926 
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  - Draft phytosanitary treatments: Cold treatme nts for fruit flies (as annexes to ISPM 
No. 28 ( Phytosanitary treatments for regulated pests )) 
C. O
THER ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE TAKEN PLACE SINCE THE LAST SPS COMMITTEE IN 
FEBRUARY  2009 
(a) Call for nominations of experts 
2. Nominations are being solicited for experts to take part in technical panels to develop 
International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) and for authors of diagnostic protocols 
for specific pests.  The deadline for submission of nominations is 1 June 20 09.  Detailed information 
can be found at:  https://www.ippc.int/id/211275 . 
(b) Call for topics for the IPPC standard setting work programme 
3. A biennial call for topics for the IPPC standard setting work programme is being made.  The 
deadline for submission is 31 July 2009.  Detailed information can be found at:  https://www.ippc.int/id/41634
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(c) Call for phytosanitary treatments 
4. Specific information and data are being solicited for heat treatments for fruit flies.  The 
deadline for submission is 15 October 2009.  Detailed information can be found at:  
https://www.ippc.int/id/137399 . 
(d) Expert working group on pest risk analysis  for plants as quarantine pests 
5. An expert working group will be held in Paris,  25-29 May 2009, to develop a draft standard 
on pest risk analysis  for plants as quarantine pests. 
II. CAPACITY BUILDING  
A. CAPACITY BUILDING STRATEGY  
6. CPM 4:  
- Provisionally  approved  the concept paper on national phytosanitary capacity. 
- Provisionally  approved  the phytosanitary capacity building strategy. 
- Agreed that Phytosanitary Capacity Build ing (PCB) is a high priority issue and 
requested the Secretariat  to actively seek collaboration, in particular with other 
divisions of the Organization, and new resources. 
- Approved further development and finaliza tion of the operational plan by an EWG 
based on member comments on the provisiona lly approved strategy for consideration 
by the SPTA. 
- Endorsed  the establishment of an informal wo rking group on advocacy for the IPPC 
as a virtual group working with the Secretariat. 
- Endorsed the establishment of an informal working group on communication and 
cooperation as a virtual group working with the Secretariat.  G/SPS/GEN/926 
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  - Noted  the paper on aid effectiveness principles applicable to phytosanitary capacity 
building developed by a subgroup of the OEWG-BNPC;  and the paper on mentoring 
as it relates to phytosanitary capacity build ing developed by anot her subgroup of the 
OEWG-BNPC and urged members to consider  them when providing comments on 
the strategy. 
These papers can be found at https://www.ippc.int . 
 B. R
EGIONAL WORKSHOPS ON DRAFT ISPMS  
7. The annual regional workshops provide for the exchange of national perspectives on draft 
standards and enhance contracting parties capabilities to comment before finalization of the standard. 
 Region Date (Tentative) Funding Status 
1 Africa-Anglophone 28–29 July 2009 Full funding 
2 Africa-Francophone 30–31 July 2009 Full funding 
3 Asia 14–18 September 2009 Full funding 
4 Caribbean July 2009 Full funding 
5 CIS countries and Central Asia 27-31 July 2009 Full Funding 
6 Near East 20-25 July 2009 Full Funding 
7 Pacific 3-6 August 2009 Full Funding 
 
C. IMPLEMENTATION OF APPROVED PROJECTS : 
- TCP/MOZ/3205: Management and mitigation measures for alien invasive fruit fl y 
(Bactrocera  invadens) in Mozambique 
- MTF/MOZ/098/STF (STDF 230) Establishment of Pest Free Areas regarding  
-  Lethal Yellowing Disease of coconuts in Mozambique 
- TCP/INS/3203 (D): Strengthening Quarantine Control Systems for Invasive Alien 
Species (IAS) 
- STDF 171: Establishment of a Centre of Phytosanitary Excellence in Eastern Africa 
• branded power point options bein g prepared (see example still under 
discussion below) 
• logo registration 
• needs assessment and curricula of shor t courses being developed for various 
levels of competencies within the NPPO 
• PRA unit being established and PRA training planned for August 2009 
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Centre of Phytosanitary Excellence
 
 
Centre of Phytosanitary Excellence
●Vision
An internationally recognised centre of phytosanitary 
expertise
●Need to build phytosanitary capacity in Africa
Importance of agriculture and trade for development
Plant resources must be protected from pests
Phytosanitary issues can hinder market access
Kenya identified for centre by AU-IAPSC, COMESA
         
COPE Services & Expertise
●Services 
Range of capacity building: short courses; university 
accredited; tailored; work attachment at KEPHIS
Pest Risk Analysis Unit, Consultancy
●Expertise
Core: Phytosanitary systems and services
Centre without walls: KEPHIS, UoN, other national, 
regional, international organisations
 
 
COPE Clients & Partners
●Public and private sector
National Plant Protection Organisations
Agricultural producers, exporters, traders
Research, education, extension organisations
Policy makers, NGOs, individuals
●Finance
Establishment grant from STDF
Aim to be self-sustaining, charge for services
         
COPE Getting Involved
●Establishing the COPE
Regional consultations: Training needs, Curriculum 
design, Course development 
●Contributing expertise
Network for Pest Risk Analysts
Register of trainers
●Requests for services
●www.AfricaCOPE.org;  info@AfricaCOPE.org
 
 
D. PHYTOSANITARY CAPACITY EVALUATION (PCE) UPDATE : 
- working group finalized the updates in March 2009 
- specifications for programming prepared  
- training of facilitators anticipated in summer 
III. INFORMATION EXCHANGE 
8. Participation in the East African Phytosanita ry Information Committee (EAPIC) meeting in 
Rwanda, March 2009:  EAPIC is a growing initiative fo r pest reporting and pest surveillance in East 
Africa.  It is being lead by the USAID and FAO.  Approximately 11 countries, 50 participants and a 
number of concerned institutions attended.  G/SPS/GEN/926 
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  9. March-April:  CPM4 - Reporting IPPC obligatio ns through RPPOs was agreed to.  The IPPC 
will prepare a guidance and a portal th rough which RPPOs can be supported. 
10. March-April:  CPM4 - Contracting parties agreed  that a mechanism be developed by the IPPC 
to enable member countries to inform each other of declarations of pest free areas. 
11. Ongoing - The IPPC website is being red esigned for ease of use and enhanced search 
functionality 
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