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ALL COMMENTS - Draft ISPMs for member consultation, June 2008DRAFT ISPM: CATEGORIZATION OF COMMODITIES ACCORDING TO THEIR PHYTOSANITARY RISK

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1 GENERAL COMMENTS

G Technical Translation

In every case “commodity” or “commodities” should be translated “producto básico”.In Spanish, in every case “intended use” [uso previsto] should be replaced by “uso destinado”Consider if it is pertinent that this standard becomes part of ISPM Nº 2Translate “vegetables” as “ hortalizas” in the whole text

In accordance with ISPM 5In accordance with ISPM 5The standard includes PRA procedures that could be addressed by ISPM Nº 2More suitable term in Spanish

OIRSA, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras

2 GENERAL COMMENTS

G Technical Technical Technical

Todos los casos en que se mencione el término producto o productos deben ser sustituidos por “producto básico”. En todos los casos cuando se mencione el termino uso previsto debe ser reemplazado por uso destinado Considerar evaluar la pertinencia de que esta norma forme parte de la NIMF Nº 2

1. De acuerdo con la NIMF 5 2. De acuerdo con la NIMF 5 3. La norma incluye procedimientos de ARP que pueden ser abordados por la NIMF Nº 2

Mexico

3 GENERAL COMMENTS

G Translation 1) Traducir “ vegetablse” como “ hortalizas” en todo el texto

Término más apropiado Peru

4 GENERAL COMMENTS

G Translation Editorial

Traducir “ vegetales” como “ hortalizas” en todo el texto1) Revisar los términos actuales del glosario: “producto básico” y “uso previsto”

Término más apropiado

En el glosario “producto” está como “producto básico” y “uso previsto” está como “uso detinado”

Costa Rica

5 GENERAL COMMENTS

G Translation “Vegetables” must be translated to Spanish as “hortalizas”

COSAVE, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay

6 GENERAL COMMENTS

G Australia does not believe that this subject warrants its own standard and requests that the draft be withdrawn and considered as an annex to ISPM 11. Processing is a mitigating measure to phytosanitary risk ie processing is a treatment to reduce risk.If progressed as a separate standard much of the information in ISPM 11 regarding risk analysis and risk



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management would need to be referenced to ensure that processing was appropriately considered.Comments on draft text are provided to provide further clarity and support for this draft as an annex The classification of commodities in relation to the phytosanitary risks associated with the commodity, while widely recognised by NPPOs as a means of determining and managing the phytosanitary risks, require the NPPOs to identify the risks and determine if those risks are adequately managed. This would require NPPOs to at least commence a PRA to identify the pests associated with the commodity and if they are adequately addressed by the level of processing. If a PRA determines that there are no pests associated with the pathway (i.e. the level of processing ensures that any potential pests are sufficiently dealt with) then the PRA need proceed no further (e.g., ISPM 2 (Section 1.5) notes that Organisms determined not to be pests and pathways not carrying pests need not be further assessed.. For example, while grain that has been milled to flour may not have any virus concerns fungal pathogens may still remain with the flour.There appears to be some confusion in the use of “commodity” versus “pathway”. Once intended use is considered (noting the definitions in ISPM 5) it is felt that it is a pathway being assessed not solely the commodity. Many ISPMs refer to the assessment of a pathway as opposed to a commodity. However, one solo reference to commodities as a pathway does exist but in the vast majority of cases (i.e., except for one reference) it is a pathway that should be assessed. The solo reference to confusing pathway and commodity occurs in Section 5.1.4 of ISPM 20: PRA may be done on a specific pest or on all the pests associated with a particular pathway (e.g. a commodity). A commodity may be classified by its level of processing and/or its intended use.While the standard specifically excludes contaminating pests (paragraph 7) there are places within the standard that state that if a level of processing has been achieved then the commodity is "... not deemed to require phytosanitary measures." This is done without clarifying that this only applies to the pests associated directly with the commodity (i.e. not contaminating pests) which is of concern. For example, while milled flour may have no regulated pests associated with it stored product pests may still be of quarantine concern and require phytosanitary measures to ensure that they are not present. This would be identified as a risk in the PRA – reinforcing the need for one to be undertaken.The residual risk associated with a processed (or unprocessed) commodity is not a consequence simply of the degree of processing applied. It is resultant from the ability of the pest to survive the process applied and remain viable. E.g. freezing may not render all insect pests non-viable.

7 GENERAL COMMENTS

G This standard should be an Annex to ISPM No. 11 Pest risk analysis for quarantine pests, including analysis of environmental risks and living modified organisms. It incorporates several concepts outlined in ISPM No. 11 as the level of processing reduces the probability of entry of a quarantine pest and the intended use reduces the probability of establishment and spread of the quarantine pest. According to ISPM No. 11, looking at the effects of commercial procedures applied at origin (which would include processing) an evaluation is done after categorization of the pest, during assessment of the probability of entry and spread.

8 GENERAL COMMENTS

G We think this draft standard doesn't add any significant value to the pest risk analysis system. If the draft standard is to be used then it could be as a basis for an annex to one of the ISPMs on PRA.



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We feel this draft standard implies that measures are not applied for other areas of the pathway for a commodity entering a country. It should be confirmed that the whole pathway must be considered in determining phytosanitary requirements. Whilst recognising that the draft std specifically excludes contaminating pests, the statements that a processed product “...should not be deemed to require phytosanitary measures..” without clarifying that this only applies to the specific product (and not contaminating pests) seems to be unreasonable. Draft does not deal with LMOs and Biological control agent

9 GENERAL COMMENTS

G Technical Descriptions in Annexes 1 and II need further attention. Don't provide enough similarity in description of processes

EPPO

10 GENERAL COMMENTS

G (Proposal for commodity-based ANNEX) One of the aims in this standard is to categorize commodities according to their phytosanitary risk through classification of commodities by their method and degree of processing. However, it is found to be difficult to describe the processing in a right way that the processing can reduce the risk of commodities. For phytosanitary risk being reduced, it is essential that a commodity of concern would be effectively completed the processing in a right way. Since processing is able to stop on the way, the phytosanitary risk might not be negligible especially for importing countries if the NPPOs could not identify practically whether the processing was finished completely or not. So, it is hard to apply the current ANNEX to this standard because this list is based on processing. Therefore, commodity-based list is available alternatives for processing-based list.

11 GENERAL COMMENTS

G Substantive title of std could be more specific Title includes all commodities such as LMO, biological control agent which is not dealt in this std.

Korea, Republic of

12 GENERAL COMMENTS

G Substantive Make this Draft ISPM as a supplement to ISPM #2 This draft explains procedures to categorize commodities according to their phytosanitary risk which is a major component in PRA, that's why it could be considered as a supplement or integrated into ISPM # 2

Lebanon

13 SPECIFIC COMMENTS

S Paras. 21, 43, 46, (three times) 47 (two times), 55, 56, 57 (two times) y 62.

Technical The term “regulated pest” should be replaced by “quarantine pest” when appropriate

“Regulated pest” is not applicable for commodities that its intended use is “processing”. Regulated non-quarantine pests [in Spanish “plagas no cuarentenarias reglamentadas” PNCR] are not applicable to processed commodities, just to plants for planting.




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S Párrafos 21, 43, 46, (tres veces) 47 (dos veces), 55, 56, 57 (dos veces) y 62.

Technical El termino plaga reglamentada debe ser remplazado por plaga cuarentenaria cuando proceda

En caso de productos con uso destinado procesamiento, no se aplica el término plaga reglamentada. Las PNCR no son aplicables a productos procesados solamente a plantas para plantar.

Mexico


S There is no need to quote or reference other standards throughout this document – it is distracting. “capable of harbouring pests” comes from the IPPC Art I, 4 and the definition of regulated article in Art II. The phrase occurs 3 times in the standards .. one of those as a quote. The phrase seems pedantic and rather old-fashioned. We suggests “viable pathway” . ISPM No. 12 uses 'potential for introducing regulated pests'. This could be pest introduction potential... All instances of “harbours etc” could be changed.

self-explanatory New Zealand, PPPO


S Technical To combine column 2 and 4 of Annex I should be considered

EPPO


S Technical Descriptions in Annexes 1 and II need further attention. Don't provide enough similarity in description of processesTo combine column 2 and 4 of Annex I should be considered

European Commission and its 27 member states (EC)

18 TITLE 1 Technical Translation

Categorization of commodities according to their phytosanitary risk

Translate “CATEGORIZACIÓN DE Productos BÁSICOS según su RIESGO FITOSANITARIO” in Spanish1. In accordance with general comments


19 TITLE 1 Titulo Translation Technical

CATEGORIZACIÓN DE Productos BASICOS según su RIESGO FITosanitario

CATEGORIZATION OF COMMODITIESACCORDING TO THEIR PHYTOSANITARY RISK

1. De conformidad con el comentario general Mexico

20 TITLE 1 Fila 1 Substantive CATEGORIZACION DE PLANTAS Y La Norma no involucra "otros artículos Peru



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PRODUCTOS VEGETALES DE ACUERDO A SU RIESGO FITOSANITARIO.

reglamentados" como enemigos naturales. El título debe reflejar el contenido de la norma.

21 TITLE 1 Processing as a phytosanitary risk management measure

More accurate Australia

22 TITLE 1 Title Substantive CATEGORIZATION EVALUATION OF COMMODITIES ACCORDING TO THEIR PHYTOSANITARY RISK

The use of the term "categorization" in this standard is confusing since there is already a process for pest categorization. ISPM No. 11 uses extensively categorization of pests. Therefore, replace the term "categorization" with "evaluation" which would be more accurate. The term “categorization” will need to be replaced by “evaluation” throughout the standard for consistency. The use of Category 1, 2, 3 does not need to change since currently pest categorization doesn't lead to the establishment of categories.

Canada

23 TITLE 1 title Substantive 'Categories of processed products relating to pest status and intended use'

Makes it specific. New Zealand, PPPO

24 TITLE 1 Technical Recommend that the title be more specific. Title includes all commodities while the draft does not deal with LMOs and Biological control agent.

China

25 TITLE 1 Substantive Evaluation and categorization of commodities according to their phytosanitary risk

A more precise wording for the process of examining commodities and assigning them phytosanitary risk status covered in this draft.If agreed, this word would need to be replaced throughout the whole draft standard.

United States

26 CONTENTS 2 Annex 1Annex 2

Translation Examples of methods of processing with resultant commodities that do not remain capable of harbouring or spreading pests Ejemplos de métodos de procesamiento con productos resultantes que no retienen conserven su capacidad de hospedar o dispersar plagas

Examples of methods of processing with resultant commodities that do remain capable of harbouring or spreading pests

1. More suitable term in Spanish




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Ejemplos de métodos de procesamiento con productos resultantes que retienen conservan su capacidad de hospedar o dispersar plagas

1. More suitable term in Spanish

27 CONTENTS 2 Anexo 1 Anexo 2

Editorial Editorial

Ejemplos de métodos de procesamiento con productos resultantes que retienen conserven su capacidad de hospedar o dispersar plagas Ejemplos de métodos de procesamiento con productos resultantes que retienen conservan su capacidad de hospedar o dispersar plagas

1. Termino más apropiado. 1. Termino más apropiado.

Mexico

28 SCOPE 4 If reset as an annex, the scope would need to be reviewed. Processing as a mitigation measure could be outlined in the annex, examples should be included in an appendix.The concept of categorisation may still be helpful, but perhaps it is more informative than normal guidance and so is more appropriately put in an appendix than in an annex that carries with it an expectation of application.

Australia

29 SCOPE 5 1. Sentence 1

Technical This standard provides guidance criteria for importing contracting parties on how to categorize commodities according to their phytosanitary risk when considering import requirements. This categorization could be useful in identifying whether further analysis is required or not.

1. More suitable term. The standard provides not guidelines but criteria about how to categorize


30 SCOPE 5 Oración 1 Technical La presente norma proporciona directrices criterios para que las partes contratantes importadoras categoricen los productos según su riesgo fitosanitario, cuando estén considerando los requisitos de importación. Esta categorización puede ser útil para identificar si se requiere o no un análisis adicional.

Término más apropiado porque se proporcionan criterios y no directrices en el texto.

Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru

31 SCOPE 5 Sentence 1 Substantive This standard provides guidance for importing contracting parties on how to categorize evaluate commodities according to their phytosanitary risk when considering import requirements. This categorization evaluation could be useful in identifying whether further analysis is required

Same explanation as for Para. 1. It would be desirable to clarify that since commodity is defined as “a type of plant, plant product or other article being moved for trade or other purpose”, the standard covers commodities

Canada



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or not. such as military equipment, used vehicles, farm equipment, biological control biological control agents, etc.

32 SCOPE 5 Sentence 2Editorial

This categorization could be useful should help in identifying whether further risk analysis is required or not.

Better English and more correct EC, EPPO

33 SCOPE 6 Sentence 2 Editorial A The second stage of categorization of commodities is based on their intended use after import.

Clearer wording. EPPO

34 SCOPE 6 Whole para Technical Move it to the Outline of Requirements section This language is more appropriate for the Outline of Requirements section, not for the Scope.

United States

35 SCOPE 6 Sentence 2, line 3

Technical ... is base don intended 'and exclusive' use after import, 'leaving the importer with no other option'.

The product should only be used for which it was given permission

Grenada

36 SCOPE 7 Technical Contaminating pests or storage pests that may become associated with the commodity after processing, other regulated articles as biological control agents, peat, etc. are not considered in this standard

To make the standard's scope more specific OIRSA, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras

37 SCOPE 7 Al final del párrafo

Technical No se consideran en esta norma las plagas contaminantes o de almacén que pueden asociarse con el producto después del procesamiento. Tampoco considera otros articulos reglamentados como agentes de control biológico, OVMs, turba, etc.

Para precisar el ámbito de la norma. Peru

38 SCOPE 7 oración 1 Technical No se consideran en esta norma las plagas contaminantes o de almacén que pueden asociarse con el producto después del procesamiento, otros articulos reglamentados como agentes de control biológico, turba, etc.

Para precisar el ámbito de la norma Costa Rica

39 SCOPE 7 Draft should consider contaminating pests after processing

Contaminating pests pose a Phytosanitary risks with processed products in international trade

PPPO

40 SCOPE 7 Scope (7) Technical Contaminating pests pose a Phytosanitary risks with processed products in international trade

Contaminating pests pose a Phytosanitary risks with processed products in international trade?

New Zealand



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41 SCOPE 7 Whole Substantive Contaminating pests or storage pests that may become associated with the commodity after processing are not considered in this standard.

Because in many cases, the commodity free of pests at the time of processing, but after that some such commodities may have the capacity to become subsequently contaminated, infested or reinfested by pest

Viet Nam

42 SCOPE 7 Technical Draft should also consider contaminating pests after processing.

China

43 SCOPE 7 Add new para

Technical This standard does not consider the risk in cases where deviation from the declared intended use occurs.

Moved from para #37, and added new wording for clarity.

United States

44 DEFINITIONS 19 1st sentence Editorial Definitions of phytosanitary terms used in this the present standard can be found in ISPM No. 5 (Glossary of phytosanitary terms).

"In this standard" is better than “in the present standard”.

Australia, PPPO

45 OUTLINE OF REQUIREMENTS

21 Fila 1 Technical El concepto categorización de plantas y productos vegetales.....

Acorde con nuevo título propuesto. Peru


21 1st Sentence Editorial The concept of phytosanitary risk categorization of commodities considers the combination of combines the method and degree...

NPPOs are considering how the combination of method and degree of processing affects any phytosanitary risks identified.

Australia, NPPO


21 1st sentence Editorial This standard uses the concept of phytosanitary risk categorization of commodities which combines ...

Better syntax United States


21 Substantive The concept of phytosanitary risk categorization of commodities combines and consider the method and degree of processing to which a commodity has been subjected with the commodity's intended use and consequent potential of this pathway for the introduction of regulated pests.

More understanding, logically and better meaning Viet Nam


22 1. Sentence 2

Technical The objective of such categories is to provide importing contracting parties with guidelines criteria to better identify the need for a pathway-initiated pest risk analysis (PRA) and to facilitate the decision-making process regarding the possible establishment of import requirements.

1. More suitable term. To be consistent with changes of proposal in scope



22 1. Oración 2

Technical

El objetivo de tales categorías es proporcionar a las partes contratantes importadoras los criterios las directrices para identificar mejor la necesidad de un

1. Término más apropiado. Para ser consistente con cambio de propuesta en el ámbito.

Mexico



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análisis de riesgo de plagas (ARP) iniciado por la identificación de una vía y para facilitar el proceso de toma de decisiones en cuanto al posible establecimiento de requisitos de importación.

Clearer wording, the standard provides criteria for the categoriization and non guidance.


22 Technical Tal combinación permite que se asignen categorías según el riesgo fitosanitario asociado con productos específicos. El objetivo de tales categorías es proporcionar a las partes contratantes importadoras las directrices criterios para identificar mejor la necesidad de un análisis de riesgo de plagas (ARP) iniciado por la identificación de una vía y para facilitar el proceso de toma de decisiones en cuanto al posible establecimiento de requisitos de importación

Término mas apropiado porque se proporcionan criterios y no directrices en el texto

Peru


22 1st Sentence 2nd sentence

Editorial Editorial

This combination may allows phytosanitary risks associated...

The objective of such categorization categories is to provide importing...

“May allow” relies on the identification of risks and determination of the level of efficacy of the measures by the NPPO through PRA.

Australia, PPPO


22 oración 2 Technical El objetivo de tales categorías es proporcionar a las partes contratantes importadoras las directrices criterios para identificar mejor la necesidad de un análisis de riesgo de plagas (ARP) iniciado por la identificación de una vía y para facilitar el proceso de toma de decisiones en cuanto al posible establecimiento de requisitos de importación

Término mas apropiado porque se proporcionan criterios y no directrices en el texto

Costa Rica


22 whole Substantive Move, combine with (5) of Scope and re writing. For reasonable Viet Nam


23 Technical This standard outlines four different phytosanitary risk categories of commodities, grouped according to their level of phytosanitary risk (two for processed commodities, two for unprocessed commodities) and provides some examples of the methods of processing and the associated resultant commodities.

According to the title of the standard, it is more appropriate to say that there are four categories of commodities, meaning that the categorization is done on the basis of the phytosanitary risk of the commodity.

EC, EPPO


23 1st row Technical This standard outlines four different categories of phytosanitary risk (two for processed commodities, two for unprocessed




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commodities)....


23 N/A Technical This standard outlines four different phytosanitary risk categories of commodities, grouped according to their level of phytosanitary risk (two for processed commodities, ......

According to the title of the standard, it is more appropriate to say that there are four categories of commodities, meaning that the categorization is done on the basis of the phytosanitary risk of the commodity.

Norway

58 BACKGROUND 25 Editorial As a result of the method and degree of processing to which they have been subjected, some commodities moving in international trade do not have the potential to introduce regulated pests and so should not be regulated (i.e. phytosanitary measures are not required). Other commodities, after processing, may still present a phytosanitary risk and so may be subject to appropriate phytosanitary measures.

To be consistent with the text OIRSA, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras

59 BACKGROUND 25 Oración 1 Technical Ciertos productos que se movilizan en el comercio internacional no tienen el potencial de introducir plagas reglamentadas debido al método y grado de procesamiento ......

Para consistencia con el texto. Peru

60 BACKGROUND 25 oración 1 Editorial Ciertos productos que se movilizan en el comercio internacional no tienen el potencial de introducir plagas reglamentadas debido al método y grado de procesamiento al que se los sometió y, por consiguiente, no deberían reglamentarse (es decir, no se requieren medidas fitosanitarias).

Para ser consistente con el texto Costa Rica

61 BACKGROUND 25 Sentence 1 Substantive ... introduce regulated pests and so should not be regulated for pests related directly to the pathway (i.e. phytosanitary measures are not required).

See specific comments on contaminating pests. There may be risk from contaminants that warrants treatment, as determined by a PRA.

Australia

62 BACKGROUND 25 1st sentence, 2nd line

Substantive ... introduce regulated pests and so should not be regulated for pests related directly to the processed commodity (i.e. phytosanitary measures are not required).

See specific comments on contaminating pests. New Zealand, PPPO

63 BACKGROUND 25 Sentence 1 Substantive As a result of the method of processing to which they have been subjected, some commodities moving in international trade do not have the potential to introduce remove the probability of entry of regulated pests and so should not be

Add new wording to better reflect the concepts outlined in ISPM No. 11 section 2.2.1.

Canada



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regulated (i.e. phytosanitary measures are not required).

64 BACKGROUND 26 1st Sentence Substantive ... a much higher probabilityrisk of introducing pests than...

“risk” is used in the flow chart and is more applicable than probability

Australia

65 BACKGROUND 26 1st line Editorial Replace “probability” with “risk” Consistency with figure. New Zealand, PPPO

66 BACKGROUND 26 Sentence 1 Technical Some intended uses of commodities (e.g. planting) have a much higher probability of introducing of entry resulting in the establishment and spread of regulated pests than others (e.g. processing) (see ISPM No. 11: Pest risk analysis for quarantine pests including analysis of environmental risks and living modified organisms, 2004, section 2.2.1.5).

Add new wording to better reflect the concepts outlined in ISPM No. 11 sections 2.2.1.5, 2.2.2 and 2.2.3.

Canada

67 BACKGROUND 27 Sentence 1 Substantive The concept of phytosanitary risk categorization of commodities considers the effect of the combination of method and degree of processing to which a commodity has been subjected with its intended use and consequent potential as a pathway for introduction of regulated pests.

The consideration is of the combination of the method and degree of processing has on the risks associated with the commodity.

Australia, PPPO

68 BACKGROUND 27 1st sentence Editorial The concept of phytosanitary risk categorization of commodities first considers the method of degree of processing to which a commodity has been subjected with as well as its intended use and consequent potential as a pathway for introduction of regulated pests are considered.

To clarify the two stage approach. EPPO

69 BACKGROUND 27 1st sentenceEditorial

The concept of phytosanitary risk categorization of commodities first considers the method and degree of processing to which a commodity has been subjected with its. Then intended use and consequent potential as a pathway for introduction of regulated pests are considered.

To clarify the two stage approach. EC

70 BACKGROUND 27 WholeSubstantive

Delete Mentioned already in [21], no need repeat Viet Nam

71 BACKGROUND 28 1. Sentence 1Technical

The objective of the categorization in this standard is to classify commodities according to their phytosanitary risk to provide importing contracting

1. More suitable term. To be consistent with changes of proposal in scope

OIRSA, El Salvador, Guatemala,



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parties with criteria guidelines to better identify the need for a pathway-initiated PRA and facilitate the decision-making process.

Honduras

72 BACKGROUND 28 oración 1Technical

En esta norma, el objetivo de la categorización es clasificar los productos según su riesgo fitosanitario para proporcionar a las partes contratantes importadoras directrices criterios que identifiquen mejor la necesidad de realizar un ARP iniciado por la identificación de una vía y facilitar el proceso de toma de decisiones.

Término mas apropiado porque se proporcionan criterios y no directrices en el texto.

Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru

73 BACKGROUND 28 Sentence 1 Substantive The objective of the categorization in this standard is to classify commodities according to their phytosanitary risk and provide importing contracting parties with guidelines to better identify the need for a pathway-initiated PRA and facilitate the decision-making process.

See general comment above regarding the use of PRA. An NPPO will need to determine the pests present in a commodity before they can determine if the method and level of processing addresses the phytosanitary risks.

Australia, PPPO

74 BACKGROUND 28 Editorial Insert: ' to better identify whether there is a the need for a...'

Clarity, this is the intended meaning stated elsewhere

EC, EPPO

75 BACKGROUND 29 Para 29 Para 30 Para 31 Para 32

Substantive Delete whole para and following 3 paras These references add nothing and some are irrelevant. The concept is clear without them. Other relevant standards are included in the references and terms defined in the Glossary

Australia

76 BACKGROUND 29 After para 29

Substantive New para. after para 29 – Currently para. 31 More appropriate location and to be consistent with the logical flow of the standard which under para. 40 is addressing “method and degree of processing” before “intended use”.

Canada

77 BACKGROUND 30 Editorial Intended use:- ISPM No. 11 (Pest risk analysis for quarantine pests including analysis of environmental risks and living modified organisms, 2004), sections 2.2.1.5 and 2.2.3. When analysing the probabilities of transfer of pests to a suitable host and of their spread after establishment, one of the factors to be considered is the intended use of the commodity.

There is no need to state year OIRSA, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras

78 BACKGROUND 30 Viñeta 1 Editorial La NIMF n.º 11 (Análisis de riesgo de plagas para plagas cuarentenarias incluido el análisis de riesgos ambientales y organismos vivos

No es necesario citar el año. Las otras normas mencionadas en las siguientes viñetas no incluyen el año.

Peru



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modificados, 2004)

79 BACKGROUND 30 para Substantive Delete [ISPM No. 12 (Guidelines for phytosanitary certificates), section 2.1. Different phytosanitary requirements may apply to the different intended end uses as indicated on the phytosanitary certificate.]

These references add nothing and some are irrelevant. The concept is clear without them. Other relevant standards are included in the references and terms defined in the Glossary

“intended use” is defined in ISPM 5.

Australia

80 BACKGROUND 30 Whole para Substantive Re-write para 30 to reflect the various types of intended use

'Intended use' of a commodity is determined/stated by the importer and the NPPO undertakes PRA to determine phytosanitary risk associated with the intended use

New Zealand, PPPO

81 BACKGROUND 30 Whole para Technical Switch the order with para 31 For consistency with this standard. According with the draft standard, first you consider the method and degree of processing, then the intended use, if necessary.

United States

82 BACKGROUND 31 Para 1st indent

Substantive Editorial

Delete [...12 (Guidelines for phytosanitary certificates), section 1.1, states: “Importing countries should only require...]

These references add nothing and some are irrelevant. The concept is clear without them. Other relevant standards are included in the references and terms defined in the Glossary No bold of “only”

Australia

83 BACKGROUND 31 Whole para . Substantive Move para. 31 to after para. 29 Same as in para. 29. Canada

84 BACKGROUND 31 Whole para Substantive Re-write this paragraph retaining quotes from ISPM 12, section 1.1.

For clarity New Zealand, PPPO

85 BACKGROUND 31 Whole para Technical Switch the order with para 30 For consistency with this standard. According with the draft standard, first you consider the method and degree of processing, then the intended use, if necessary.

United States

86 BACKGROUND 31 last indent Editorial (text under revision) Text may have to be changed if ISPM 15 is revised Norway

87 BACKGROUND 31 Indent 2 Substantive Inclusion in the revised ISPM 15 The quotation should reflect the comments in section 2.1 of draft revised ISPM No. 15

Nigeria

88 BACKGROUND 31 Indent 3 Editorial ISPM No 23 (Guidelines for inspection) , section 3.2.3 states : “Inspection can be used to verify the compliance with some phytosanitary requirement s”. Examples include degree of processing etc

Add “states” to the reference for consistency with format of previous indents. Also, use italics and inverted comma/ quotation mark for consistency with format of similar references in this standard.

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Etc indicates that there are more examples in the standard.

89 BACKGROUND 32 para Substantive Delete These references add nothing and some are irrelevant. The concept is clear without them. Other relevant standards are included in the references and terms defined in the Glossary

Australia

90 BACKGROUND 32 Sentence 1 Editorial Intended use Method and degree of processing together with method and degree of processing intended use:

For consistency throughout the standard. Canada

91 REQUIREMENTS 34 Whole para Substantive The use of the phytosanitary risk categories by National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs) in determining any phytosanitary regulations should take into account, in particular, the principles of technical justification, pest risk analysis, risk management, minimal impact, harmonization and sovereignty.

Seems inconsistent with the rest of the standard in that PRAs (and technical justification) are only applied to certain categories. Additionally, there are a number of other, basic, IPPC principles that could be included and that contracting parties should be aware of all of their obligations not just specific obligations.

Australia, New Zealand, PPPO

92 REQUIREMENTS 34 N/A Editorial ..... the principles of technical justification, pest risk analysis, risk managementmanaged risk, minimal impact, ....

Wording consistent with ISPM 1, section 1.3 Norway

93 REQUIREMENTS 35 1 st sentence

Substantive ...categorize it according to its risk level. You cannot determine a “risk level” if a PRA has not be conducted. See previous comments on the use of PRA to determine the level of risk.

Australia, PPPO

94 REQUIREMENTS 35 Sentence 2After para 35

Technical Substantive

Change to: 'Such categorization may be used to identify distinguish groups of commodities for which further analysis is required from those that do not have the potential to introduce regulated pests. ' Having evaluated the method and degree of processing taking into consideration the intended use, the NPPO of the importing country makes a decision on the import requirements for the commodity.

To underline the main distinction of this ISPM To explain how a decision should be made

EC, EPPO

95 REQUIREMENTS 35 1) sentence 2 2) para 35a (add text after para 35)

Substantive Technical

1) Such categorization may be used to identify distinguish groups of commodities for which further analysis is required. 2) Having evaluated the method and degree of processing taking into consideration the intended use, the NPPO

1) To underline the main distinction of this ISPM 2) To explain how a decision should be made

Norway



4. Type of comment


of the importing country makes a decision on the import requirements for the commodity.

96 REQUIREMENTS 36 1st indent 2nd indent

Editorial Editorial

processed: those in which the nature of the material is modified in differing ways and degrees non-processed: those in which the nature of the material is not modified.

More appropriate word More appropriate word

United States

97 REQUIREMENTS 36 1. Whole para 2. Indent 1 and indent 2


1. Move para 36 after para 38 and before para 39 - processed: those in which the nature of the material is transformed in differing ways and degrees- non-processed: those in which the nature of the material is not transformed.

1. It seems more logical to speak of “processed or non-processed commodities” before speaking of “method and degree of processing” as the first step in categorization. “Non-processed” is degree 0 of processing. 2. “Nature” is a confusing term

EC, EPPO

98 REQUIREMENTS 37 New sentence 0A

Substantive A change in the intended use from that identified as the pathway assessed by the PRA may require a PRA to be undertaken on the modified intended use. This standard does not consider cases of deviation from intended use.

Needs further explanation or deletion– because NPPOs do not regulate imported goods after entry unless there is a residual phytosanitary risk – in which case they would continue to be regulated as determined by PRA

Australia

99 REQUIREMENTS 37 Sentence 1 Substantive Delete Inconsistent with para 62 EC, EPPO

100 REQUIREMENTS 37 Whole sentence

Technical delete Move to the Scope section United States

101 REQUIREMENTS 37 delete present sentence

Substantive This standard does not consider cases of..... Inconsistent with para 62 Norway

102 REQUIREMENTS 37 Technical This standard shall does not consider cases of deviation from intended use

In some countries especially in develping countries, imported plant and plant products are often used for other purpose. E.g. products claimed for humane consumption are used susquently for planting. Such change of use results into big risk difference and hence should be taken into consideration.

China

103 REQUIREMENTS 37 Whole para Substantive Modification of the intended use from that identified as the pathway assessed by the PRA may result in a

PRA undertaken on a pathway (i.e. a commodity, subject to a level and method of processing and an

New Zealand, PPPO



4. Type of comment


PRA being undertaken on the modified intended use. This standard does not consider cases of deviation from intended use

intended use). A new pathway would potential need to be considered if the intended use changed.

104 1. Elements of Categorization

38 Whole para Technical Insert ex para 36 modified Linked with para 36 EC


39 sentence2 nd sentence


... the nature of the commodity, rendering it unable to harbour pests. Such a commodity should not be deemed to require phytosanitary measures.... the nature of the commodity, rendering it unable to harbour pests. Such a commodity should not be deemed to require phytosanitary measures.

2. “harbour” pests in relation to the commodity itself but, considering the sentence following, there may be confusion regarding the status of contaminating pests and the requirement of phytosanitary measures.2. “harbour” pests in relation to the commodity itself but, considering the sentence following, there may be confusion regarding the status of contaminating pests and the requirement of phytosanitary measures.

Australia, PPPO


39 2nd sentence Technical The method and degree of processing, by itself, could significantly change the nature of the commodity, rendering unable to harbour pests.

“Harbour” is used to mean two different things in this document: - “be infested with” (e.g. harbour pests)- Introduce (e.g. harbour and spread)Clarify the meaning in each case.

United States


39 1) Sentence 12) last sentence


1) … commodity has been subjected should be considered before its intended use.2) Such a commodity should not be deemed to require phytosanitary measures unless the risk of contaminating pests[1] requires import inspection [1] (add th full text from para 41)

1) The consideration of intended use is covered in para 40.

2)Para 41 concerning contaminating pests states, that they are not considered in this standard but may be detected during inspection. Inspection is a phytosanitary measure and in case par 39 states that this commodity should not be deemed to require any phytosanitary measure we will not be able even to inspect it. This is in contradiction with par 41, last sentence.

EC, EPPO, Norway


39 3rd sentence Substantive Such a commodity should not be deemed to require phytosanitary measures other than confirmation of processing method and degree.

When Commodities processed by the method listed in the ANNEX 1, NPPO of the importing country may need to verify the imported commodity is properly processed. Such commodity is acceptable for the importing country only after inspection or confirmation of commodity conditions. It is also consistent with ISPM No. 23, which mentions to degree of

Japan



4. Type of comment


process as example of the compliance with phytosanitary requirements in section 2.3.2. These phytosanitary measures should not be restricted.


39 Last sentence

Substantive Add to last sentence: but a confirmation may be required by the importing country.

There is a need to verify if the processing was properly carried out.

Philippines


41 Sentence 3 Technical Common contaminating pests may be detected during inspection, when applicable

Inspection is not applied in all categories OIRSA, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras


41 Technical .Las plagas contaminantes comunes pueden detectarse durante la inspección, cuando esta sea de aplicación

No en todas las categorias se aplica inspeccion. Costa Rica, Peru


41 End of the paragraph

Technical The presence of contaminating pests,..... Common contaminating pests may be detected during inspection, where inspection applies

Since not every phytosanitary cathegory requires inspection, this phrase has been adjusted to reflect that



41 1. sentence 2 2. Sentence 3

Editorial Substantive

1. ...subsequently contaminated, or infested. or reinfested2. Common Contaminating pests may be detected during inspection and actions taken to mitigate phytosanitary risks.

1. Glossary does not define 're-infested' – a commodity/ consignment is infested or not.2. Inspection in itself is not going stop the pest – it needs to be followed by some sort of action.

Australia


41 1. Sentence 2 2. Sentence 3


However, it is important to note that the methods of processing described in this standard will, in most cases, render the commodity free of pests at the time of processing, but that some such commodities may have the capacity to become subsequently contaminated, infested or reinfested in which case there may be a need for further analysis. Common contaminating pests may be detected during inspection.

1. Add new wording to clarify that a pest risk analysis would be needed in this instance to determine if phytosanitary measures are needed. 2. Delete the sentence as it is not relevant to this standard as per statement in the Scope.

Canada


41 Last sentence This status that contaminating pests might be detected during inspection .. but the idea is to have no inspection necessary as there is not risk with processed products .... Seems circular ...

PPPO

116 1. Elements of 41 Last sentence Editorial Common contamination pests may be detected Irrelevant to the theme of the paragraph China



4. Type of comment


Categorization during inspection


41 1 st sentence Last sentence

Technical Technical

The presence of contaminating pests, or infestation by other pests that may become associated with the commodity after processing ....Delete: as defined in ISPM No.5 (Glossary of phytosanitary terms) Delete: Common contaminating pests may be detected during inspection.

Unnecessary unnecessary

United States


41 Entire paragraph to be deleted and presented as a footnote to the above proposed last sentence of para 39

Substantive Common contaminating pests... Contaminating pest not covered by the scope EC, EPPO


41 entire paragraph

Technical (Entire paragraph to be deleted and presented as a footnote to the above proposed sentence 39)

Contaminated pest not covered by the scope Norway


41 Last sentence Substantive delete This states that contaminating pests might be detected during inspection .. but the idea is to have no inspection necessary as there is no risk with processed products …. Seems circular …

New Zealand


41 Sentence 2 Row 5

.... but that some of such commodities may have the capacity to become subsequently contaminated, ....

For clearity Nigeria


41 Editorial However, it is important to note that the methods of processing described in this standard will, in most cases, render the commodity free of pests at the time of processing, but that some of such commodities may have the capacity to subsequently become contaminated, infested or reinfested.

Grammar , rewording of sentence for clarity Ghana


41 Editorial However, it is important to note that the methods of processing described in this standard will, in most cases, render the commodity free of pests at the time

Grammar Zambia



4. Type of comment


of processing, but that some of such commodities may have the capacity to become subsequently contaminated, infested or reinfested.

124 1.1 Method and degree of...

43 Technical The primary objective of processing is to modify a commodity for other than phytosanitary purposes, but processing may also have an effect on any associated quarantine regulated pest, and hence affect the potential of the commodity to harbour pests.

Only quarantine pests are addressedRegulated non-quarantine pests are not applicable to processed commodities.



43 Technical El objetivo principal del procesamiento es modificar un producto para otros fines que no sean fitosanitarios, pero el procesamiento también podrá afectar cualquier plaga cuarentenaria reglamentada asociada y, por ende, las posibilidades de que el producto hospede plagas

Se trata solamente de plalgas cuarentenarias. Las PNCRs no son de aplicacion a productos procesados.

Peru


43 oración 1 Technical El objetivo principal del procesamiento es modificar un producto para otros fines que no sean fitosanitarios, pero el procesamiento también podrá afectar cualquier plaga cuarentenaria reglamentada asociada y, por ende, las posibilidades de que el producto hospede plagas


Costa Rica


43 Sentence 1Sentence 1


...effect on any associated regulated pest, and hence affect the potential of the commodity to be a pathway for pest introduction. harbour pests.

There are many cases where the primary objective of processing is to modify a commodity for phytosanitary purposes.NPPOs should be assessing the pathway (any means that allows the entry or spread of a pest) if part of the determination is not just the commodity itself but also the level of and method of processing and the intended use. See general comment regarding pathway versus commodity

Australia


43 Substantive ...effect on any associated regulated pest, and hence affect the potential of the commodity to be a pathway for pest introduction. harbour pests.

NPPOs should be assessing the pathway (any means that allows the entry or spread of a pest) if part of the determination is not just the commodity itself but also the level of and method of processing and the intended use. See general comment regarding pathway versus commodity

PPPO


43 1st sentenceSubstantive

...effect on any associated regulated pest, and hence affect the potential of the commodity to be a

NPPOs should be assessing the pathway (any means that allows the entry or spread of a pest) if part of

New Zealand



4. Type of comment


pathway for pest introduction. harbour pests. the determination is not just the commodity itself but also the level of and method of processing and the intended use


43 Sentence 1 Technical The primary objective of processing is to modify a commodity for other than phytosanitary purposes, but processing may also have an effect on any associated regulated pest, and hence affect the potential of the commodity to harbour regulated pests.

The processing could affect any pest but we are only concerned about the effect on the commodities' potential to harbour regulated pests.

Canada


43 Whole para Editorial The primary objective of processing is to modify a commodity for other than phytosanitary purposes. Such processing may affect the potential of the commodity to be infested.



44 Editorial Editorial

It is necessary to know the type method of processing undertaken in order to categorize the commodity. In some cases, it is also necessary to know the degree of processing (e.g. temperature and heating duration) in addition to the type of processing used.

1. To be consistent with title of item 2. Repetitive. Remove.



44 1. Oración 1 2. Oración 2

Editorial Es necesario conocer el tipo método de procesamiento utilizado para categorizar al producto. En algunos casos también es necesario conocer el grado del procesamiento (por ejemplo, temperatura y duración del calentamiento) además del tipo de procesamiento utilizado

1. Para ser consistente con el titulo del item

2. Eliminado por ser repetitivo

Costa Rica, Peru


44 Editorial It is necessary to know the type method of processing undertaken in order to categorize the commodity. In some cases it is also necessary to know the degree of processing (e.g. temperature and heating duration) in addition to the type of processing used.

1) To be consistent with the heading of this section2) Repetitious



44 Whole para Editorial Rewording:The NPPO of the importing countries It is necessary needs to know the type of processing undertaken in order to categorize the commodity, and in some cases it is – also necessary to know the degree of processing (e.g. temperature and heating duration) . in addition to the type of processing used.

for better understanding EC, EPPO



4. Type of comment


The NPPOs of the importing countries may request that information about the method and degree of processing and its verification, if appropriate (e.g. when the degree of processing is not evident).


45 Editorial The NPPOs of the importing countries may request information to the NPPO of exporting counries, about the method and degree of processing and its verification, if appropriate (e.g. when the degree of processing is not evident).

To clarify OIRSA, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras


45 Fila 1 Editorial Las ONPF s de los países importadores pueden solicitar, a las ONPF de los países exportadores, información acerca del método....

Para clarificar Peru


45 oración 1 Editorial Las ONPFs de los países importadores pueden solicitar, a las ONPF de los países exportadores, información acerca del método y grado de procesamiento y su verificación, de ser apropiado (por ejemplo, cuando no es evidente el grado de procesamiento

Para clarificar Costa Rica


45 Technical The NPPOs of the importing countries may request the NPPOs of the exporting countries information about the method and degree of processing and its verification, if appropriate (e.g. when the degree of processing is not evident).

To clarify to whom the request is addressed. COSAVE, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay


45 Remove and add as the last sentence of 44

Editorial The NPPOs of the importing countries may request information about the method and degree of processing and its verification, if appropriate (e.g. when the degree of processing is not evident).

Linked to 44 EC, EPPO


45 Add new para at the end

Technical The NPPOs of exporting countries should provide relevant information upon request to evaluate the phytosanitary status of the commodity.

Make clear what the exporting country obligation is.

United States


46 Technical Based on the method and degree of processing, commodities can be broadly divided into three types as follows:- processed to the point where the commodity does not remain capable of harbouring





4. Type of comment


or spreading quarantine pests - processed to a point where the commodity remains capable of harbouring or spreading quarantine regulated pests- not processed.


46 1. Sangría 12. Sangría 2

Editorial Editorial

Según el método y grado de procesamiento, los productos podrán dividirse en tres grandes grupos, a saber:- procesado a tal punto que el producto no retiene conserva su capacidad de hospedar o dispersar plagas- procesado hasta el punto en que el producto retiene conserva su capacidad de hospedar o dispersar plagas reglamentadas- no procesado.

1. Termino más adecuado al texto. 2. Termino más adecuado al texto.

Mexico


46 Technical Según el método y grado de procesamiento, los productos podrán dividirse en tres grandes grupos, a saber:- procesado a tal punto que el producto no retiene su capacidad de hospedar o dispersar plagas cuarentenarias- procesado hasta el punto en que el producto retiene su capacidad de hospedar o dispersar plagas cuarentenarias reglamentadas- no procesado

Se trata solamente de plalgas cuarentenarias. Las PNCRs no son de aplicacion a productos procesados.

Peru


46 viñeta 1 y 2 Technical Según el método y grado de procesamiento, los productos podrán dividirse en tres grandes grupos, a saber:- procesado a tal punto que el producto no retiene su capacidad de hospedar o dispersar plagas cuarentenarias- procesado hasta el punto en que el producto retiene su capacidad de hospedar o dispersar plagas cuarentenarias reglamentadas- no procesado


Costa Rica


46 2 nd bullet Technical Based on the method... ..- processed to a point where the commodity remains capable of harbouring or spreading regulated quarantine pests

RNQP are not applicable to processed commodities COSAVE, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay



4. Type of comment



46 1. dash point 1dash point 2

Substantive 1.- processed to the point where the potential does not remain for the pathway to introduce the commodity does not remain capable of harbouring or spreading pestsOR add to end of sentenceand the pests of quarantine concern are rendered non-viable- processed to a point where the pathway remains for introducing commodity remains capable of harbouring or spreading regulated pests

1. NPPOs should be assessing the pathway (any means that allows the entry or spread of a pest) if part of the determination is not just the commodity itself but also the level of and method of processing and the intended use. See general comment regarding pathway versus commodity.NPPOs should be assessing the pathway (any means that allows the entry or spread of a pest) if part of the determination is not just the commodity itself but also the level of and method of processing and the intended use. See general comment regarding pathway versus commodity

Australia


46 1 st dash point

2nd dash point

Substantive Substantive

- processed to the point where the commodity ..... potential does not remain for the pathway to introduce the commodity does not remain capable of harbouring or spreading pests - processed to a point where theccommodity remains a pathway ...... pathway remains for introducing commodity remains capable of harbouring or spreading regulated pests

NPPOs should be assessing the pathway (any means that allows the entry or spread of a pest) if part of the determination is not just the commodity itself but also the level of and method of processing and the intended use. See general comment regarding pathway versus commodity. NPPOs should be assessing the pathway (any means that allows the entry or spread of a pest) if part of the determination is not just the commodity itself but also the level of and method of processing and the intended use. See general comment regarding pathway versus commodity

PPPO


47 Technical If an assessment of the method and degree of processing concludes that a commodity does not have the capacity to harbour quarantine regulated pests, there is no need to consider intended use and the commodity should not be regulated. However, if an assessment of the method and degree of processing concludes that a commodity retains the capacity to harbour or spread quarantine regulated pests, the intended use should then be considered.




47 1. Oración 2 Editorial Si una evaluación de método y grado de procesamiento concluye que un producto no tiene capacidad de hospedar plagas reglamentadas, no habrá necesidad de considerar el uso previsto, por lo que el producto no debería reglamentarse. Sin embargo, si una evaluación del método y grado de

1. Termino más adecuado al texto.

Mexico



4. Type of comment


procesamiento concluye que un producto retiene conserva la capacidad de hospedar o dispersar plagas reglamentadas, debería entonces considerarse el uso previsto.


47 Technical Si una evaluación de método y grado de procesamiento concluye que un producto no tiene capacidad de hospedar plagas cuarentenarias reglamentadas, no habrá necesidad de considerar el uso previsto, por lo que el producto no debería reglamentarse. Sin embargo, si una evaluación del método y grado de procesamiento concluye que un producto retiene la capacidad de hospedar o dispersar plagas cuarentenarias reglamentadas , debería entonces considerarse el uso previsto

Se trata solamente de plalgas cuarentenarias. Las PNCRs no son de aplicacion a productos procesados

Peru


47 oración 1 y 2 Technical Si una evaluación de método y grado de procesamiento concluye que un producto no tiene capacidad de hospedar plagas cuarentenarias reglamentadas, no habrá necesidad de considerar el uso previsto, por lo que el producto no debería reglamentarse. Sin embargo, si una evaluación del método y grado de procesamiento concluye que un producto retiene la capacidad de hospedar o dispersar plagas cuarentenarias reglamentadas , debería entonces considerarse el uso previsto


Costa Rica


47 1 st sentenceend 1 st sentence

Substantive ...method and degree of processing concludes that the pathway does not have the potential to introduce a commodity does not have the capacity to harbour regulated pests......there is no need to consider intended use and the commodity should not be regulated unless the PRA has determined that regulated pests may remain.

NPPOs should be assessing the pathway (any means that allows the entry or spread of a pest) if part of the determination is not just the commodity itself but also the level of and method of processing and the intended use. See general comment regarding pathway versus commodity.See general comments regarding contaminating pests.

Australia, PPPO


47 1.Sentence 12. Sentence 2

Technical Change “ harbour or spread” to “introduce or spread”

More appropriate term to IPPC EPPO


47 1. Sentence 1 2. Sentence 2

Technical Technical

1. harbour introduce or spread 2. harbour introduce or spread

1. and 2. More appropriate term to IPPC EC


48 Technical For non-processed commodities, the intended use should must always be considered.

The intended use must always be taken into account for non-processed commodities

OIRSA, El Salvador,



4. Type of comment


Guatemala, Honduras


48 Inicio del párrafo

Technical Siempre debería debe considerarse el uso previsto de productos no procesados

El uso previsto necesariamente tiene que ser tomado en cuenta en productos no procesados. El uso del término "debe" ayuda a que el mensaje sea más claro

Peru


48 oración 1 Technical Siempre debería debe considerarse el uso previsto de productos no procesados

El uso previsto debe ser tomado en cuenta siempre en productos no procesados.

Costa Rica

159 1.2 Intended use after import

49 Editorial Intended use after import Repetitive; this concept is included in the definition of “intended use”



49 Línea 1 Editorial Uso previsto después de la importación Es repetitivo, este concepto esta incluido en la definicion de “uso previsto”. La frase eliminada causa confusión pudiéndose entender que el uso previsto podría varias al momento de la importación

Peru


49 título Editorial Uso previsto después de la importación Es repetitivo, este concepto esta incluido en la definición de “uso previsto”

Costa Rica


49 Sentence 1 Editorial Intended use of the commodity after import for better understanding EC, EPPO


50 Editorial Intended use is defined as the declared purpose for which plants, and plant products or other regulated articles are imported, produced or used (ISPM No. 5: Glossary of phytosanitary terms). The intended use of a commodity may be for:

To be consistent with the Glossary OIRSA, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras


50 Editorial Intended use is defined as the declared purpose for which plants, and plant products or other regulated articles are imported, produced or used (ISPM No. 5: Glossary of phytosanitary terms). The intended use of a commodity may be for:- planting- consumption and other uses without further transformation, including decorative and functional uses- processing

To be consistent with Glossary definition COSAVE, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay


50 Editorial Se define el uso previsto como el propósito declarado para el cual se importan, producen o

Para consistencia con el glosario Peru



4. Type of comment


utilizan las plantas, y los productos vegetales, u otros artículos reglamentados (NIMF n.º 5: Glosario de términos fitosanitarios). Un producto podrá utilizarse para:- plantar- consumo y otros usos sin ulterior transformación, incluyendo usos decorativos y funcionales - procesamiento.


50 oración 1 Editorial Se define el uso previsto como el propósito declarado para el cual se importan, producen o utilizan las plantas, y los productos vegetales, u otros artículos reglamentados (NIMF n.º 5: Glosario de términos fitosanitarios).

Para ser consistente con el glosario NIMF n°5 Costa Rica


50 Separate bullet

Editorial Separate bullet point for “decorative and functional uses”

The commodity remains cf those that are consumed New Zealand, PPPO


50 2 nd indent Add 3 rd indent

Technical Technical

- consumption - other uses without further alteration, including crafts, decorative products, cut flowers

For clarity For clarity

United States


50 2nd bullet3rd bullet4th bullet

Editorial - consumtion and other uses without further transformation- decorative and funtional uses- processing

The commodities for decorative and functional use are not consumed.

Korea, Republic of


51 1st sentence 2 nd sentence last sentence

Substantive Substantive Substantive

The intended use may affect a commodity's potential to aid in the establishment introduce or spread regulated pests, and hence the phytosanitary risks associated with the commodity. ...a higher probability of a regulated pest establishing introducing regulated pests than others... Any phytosanitary measures applied should be proportional to the risk identified in the pest risk assessment. consistent with the phytosanitary risk

The commodities potential to introduce a pest remains the same it is the potential of the pest to establish and spread that is affected by its intended use as noted in Section 2.3 of ISPM 2. The commodities potential to introduce a pest remains the same it is the potential of the pest to establish and spread that is affected by its intended use as noted in Section 2.3 of ISPM. Language from ISPM 2 – Section 3

Australia, PPPO



4. Type of comment


presented.


51 Add new para

Substantive Where phytosanitary requirements are based on other than intended use, include evidence, technical justification that non-intended use is occurring.

Countries may need to consider unintended uses of a commodity for import but there should be evidence that unintended use could present a risk.

United States

172 2. Phytosanitary Risk Categories and ...

52 Change heading

Technical Commodity Phytosanitary Risk Ccategories and Measures

Need to amend this for consistency with 23. EC, EPPO


53 Sentence 1 Substantive ...its intended use and its subsequent potential to remain a pathway for the introduction of for harbouring or spreading regulated pests allows phytosanitary risk categories to be assigned.

NPPOs should be assessing the pathway (any means that allows the entry or spread of a pest) if part of the determination is not just the commodity itself but also the level of and method of processing and the intended use. See general comment regarding pathway versus commodity.

Australia, PPPO


53 Sentence 1 Technical NPPOs may categorize commodities by Ttaking into account the method and degree of processing to which a commodity has been subjected, its intended use and its subsequent potential to introduce for harbouring or spreading regulated pests allows phytosanitary risk categories to be assigned.

Clearer and changed “harbour” to “introduce” EC, EPPO


53 N/A Technical NPPOs may categorize commodities by Ttaking into account the method and degree of processing to which a commodity has been subjected, its intended use and its subsequent potential to introduce for harbouring or spreading regulated pests allows phytosanitary risk categories to be assigned.

Clearer Norway


53 2nd row Technical intended use and its subsequent potential for introducing or spreading regulated pests...

Global change where harbouring actually means introducing. It is more accurate to use “introducing”. Consistent use of the term in other ISPMs.

United States


54 Add new sentence to end

Editorial Each phytosanitary risk commodity category is described below, along with guidance on the need for phytosanitary measures. The analytical process outlined in this ISPM is illustrated in the flow chart of Appendix 1.

For consistency, see para 23Moved from 66, better to introduce the concept at the introductory stage than in category 4.

EPPO


54 Editorial Editorial

1.Each phytosanitary risk commodity category is described below, along with guidance on the need for phytosanitary measures.

1.For consistency, see para 23

EC



4. Type of comment


2. The analytical process outlined in this ISPM is illustrated in the flow chart of Appendix 1.

2. Moved from 66, better to introduce the concept at the introductory stage than in category 4.


55 Technical Category 1. Commodities have been processed to the point where they have no capacity to harbour or spread quarantine regulated pests. Hence, no further analysis should be is necessary and no phytosanitary measures should not be are applicable. Annex 1 provides examples of processes and the resultant commodities that can meet the criteria for category 1.

1. Only quarantine pests are addressedRegulated non-quarantine pests are not applicable to processed commodities.2. To emphasize the characteristics pertaining to category 1



55 Technical Technical

Categoría 1. Se han procesado los productos hasta el punto que no tienen capacidad de hospedar o dispersar plagas cuarentenarias reglamentadas. Por ende, no es ería necesario realizar un análisis ulterior ni deben rían aplicarse medidas fitosanitarias. El Anexo 1 proporciona ejemplos de procesos y de los productos resultantes que pueden cumplir con los criterios de la categoría 1

1) Se trata solamente de plalgas cuarentenarias. Las PNCRs no son de aplicacion a productos procesados2) Para dar mas fuerza a las caracterisitcas propias de la categoria I

Peru


55 Technical Category 1. Commodities have been processed to the point where they have no capacity to harbour or spread regulated quarantine pests. Hence, no further analysis should be necessary and phytosanitary measures should not be applicable. Annex 1 provides examples of processes and the resultant commodities that can meet the criteria for category 1.

1)RNQP are not applicable to processed commodities. 2) It is not clear which kind of analysis is referred to.



55 1 oración 1 2 oración 2

Technical Categoría 1. Se han procesado los productos hasta el punto que no tienen capacidad de hospedar o dispersar plagas cuarentenarias reglamentadas. Por ende, no es ería necesario realizar un análisis ulterior ni deben rían aplicarse medidas fitosanitarias. El Anexo 1 proporciona ejemplos de procesos y de los productos resultantes que pueden cumplir con los criterios de la categoría 1

1) En caso de productos con uso destinado procesamiento, no se aplica el término plaga reglamentada. Las PNCR no son aplicables a productos procesados solamente a plantas para plantar. 2) Para dar mas fuerza a las características propias de la categoría I

Costa Rica


55 1st sentence2nd sentence

Substantive Commodities have been processed to the point where they have no capacity to be a pathway for the introduction harbour or spread of regulated pests.Hence, it may not be necessary to do further

NPPOs should be assessing the pathway (any means that allows the entry or spread of a pest) if part of the determination is not just the commodity itself but also the level of and method of processing and the intended use. See general comment regarding

Australia



4. Type of comment


analysis no further analysis should be necessary and...phytosanitary measures should not be applicable unless the PRA has determined that regulated pests may remain as contaminating pests.

pathway versus commodity.Processing may limit or remove the need for further analysis ....See general comments regarding contaminating pests.


55 2nd sentence Substantive Add ......other than compliance with the processing method and degree.

To take account of verification needs. New Zealand, PPPO


55 2nd sentence Substantive not be applicable other than compliance with the processing method and degree.

To take account of verification needs Korea, Republic of


55 Sentence 1Sentence 2


Change “ harbour or spread” to “introduce or spread ” Hence, no further pest risk analysis should be necessary and phytosanitary measures should not be applicable. (e.g. a phytosanitary certificate should not be required).

More appropriateTo be clearer, more precise, to avoid contracting parties to ask for phytosanitary certificates without reason for processed commodities.

EPPO


55 1. Sentence 1 2. Sentence 2 Technical

Substantive

1.harbour introduce or spread 2.Hence, no further pest risk analysis should be necessary and phytosanitary measures should not be applicable (e.g. a phytosanitary certificate should not be required).

1. More appropriate2. To be clearer, more precise, to avoid contracting parties to ask for phytosanitary certificates without reason for processed commodities.

EC


55 Sentence 2 Substantive Hence, no further pest risk analysis should be necessary and phytosanitary measures should not be applicable. (e.g. a phytosanitary certificate should not be required).

To be more precise, to avoid CP to ask for phytosanitary certificates without reason for processed commodities.

Norway


55 1st row2nd sentence

Technical Technical

Commodities have been processed to the point where they have no capacity to introduce or spread regulated pests. Hence, no further analysis should be necessary and phytosanitary measures should not be required.

Global change where harbouring actually means introducing. It is more accurate to use “introducing”. Consistent use of the term in other ISPMs. Better wording

United States


55 3rd sentence Substantive Annex 1 provides examples of processes and the resultant commodities that can meet the criteria for category 1.

We should consider commodity-based ANNEX, as stated in our general comments.

Japan


56 Technical Category 2. Commodities have been processed but may still harbour some quarantine regulated pests. The intended use may be, for example, consumption


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or further processing. The NPPO of the importing contracting party may determine that a PRA is necessary. Annex 2 provides examples of processes and the resultant commodities that can meet the criteria for category 2.

Honduras


56 Technical Categoría 2. Los productos se han procesado pero aún podrán hospedar o dispersar algunas plagas cuarentenarias reglamentadas .El uso previsto podrá ser, por ejemplo, consumo o procesamiento ulterior. La ONPF de la parte contratante importadora determina que es necesario realizar el ARP. El Anexo 2 proporciona ejemplos de los procesos y los productos resultantes que pueden cumplir con los criterios de la categoría 2


Peru


56 Technical Category 2. Commodities have been processed but may still harbour some regulated quarantine pests. The intended use may be, for example, consumption or further processing. The NPPO of the importing contracting party may determine that a PRA is necessary. Annex 2 provides examples of processes and the resultant commodities that can meet the criteria for category 2.

RNQP are not applicable to this category COSAVE, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay


56 oración 1 Technical Categoría 2. Los productos se han procesado pero aún podrán hospedar o dispersar algunas plagas cuarentenarias reglamentadas


Costa Rica


56 3rd sentence Substantive Annex 2 provides examples of processes and the resultant commodities that can meet the criteria for category 2.

We should consider commodity-based ANNEX, as stated in our general comments.

Japan


57 Technical Although commodities in category 2 have been processed, the processing method may not eliminate all quarantine regulated pests of concern. If it is determined that the method and degree of processing do not eliminate quarantine regulated pests, consideration should then be given to the intended use of the commodity in order to evaluate the probability of establishment and spread of the





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pests. In this case, a PRA may be needed to determine this.


57 Technical Aunque los productos de la categoría 2 hayan sido procesados, el método de procesamiento podrá no haber eliminado todas las plagas cuarentenarias reglamentadas de interés. Si se determina que el método y grado de procesamiento no eliminan las plagas cuarentenarias reglamentadas, se debería considerar el uso previsto del producto para evaluar la probabilidad de establecimiento y dispersión de plagas. En este caso, podrá ser necesario realizar un ARP para tomar dicha decisión


Peru


57 Technical Although commodities in category 2 have been processed, the processing method may not eliminate all regulated quarantine pests of concern. If it is determined that the method and degree of processing do not eliminate regulated quarantine pests, consideration should then be given to the intended use of the commodity in order to evaluate the probability of establishment and spread of the pests. In this case, a PRA may be needed to determine this.

RNQP are not applicable to this category COSAVE, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay


57 oración 1 y 2 Technical Aunque los productos de la categoría 2 hayan sido procesados, el método de procesamiento podrá no haber eliminado todas las plagas cuarentenarias reglamentadas de interés. Si se determina que el método y grado de procesamiento no eliminan las plagas cuarentenarias reglamentadas, se debería considerar el uso previsto del producto para evaluar la probabilidad de establecimiento y dispersión de plagas. En este caso, podrá ser necesario realizar un ARP para tomar dicha decisión


Costa Rica


57 1st sentence2nd Sentence

Substantive ...method may not eliminate all regulated pests of concern.If it is determined that the combination of the method and degree of processing...

Regulated pests, by definition, are “of concern”Need to consider both the method and level in combination.

Australia


57 1st sentence 2nd Sentence

Substantive Substantive

...method may not eliminate all regulated pests of concern.

Wouldn't all regulated pests, by definition, be “of concern”?

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If it is determined that the combination of the method and degree of processing...

Need to consider both the method and level in combination.


57 Sentence 1 and 2

Technical Although commodities in category 2 have been processed, the processing method may not kill, remove or eliminate all probability of introduction of regulated pests of concern. If it is determined that the method and degree of processing do not eliminate risks of regulated pests, consideration should then be given to the intended use of the commodity in order to evaluate the probability of establishment and spread of the pests. In this case, a PRA may be needed to determine this.

Add new wording for clarity.It is more appropriate to say that the level of processing may not eliminate the probability of introduction of regulated pests.

Canada


57 2nd sentence Editorial If it is determined that the method and degree of processing do not completely eliminate regulated pests, consideration should then be given to the intended use of the commodity in order to evaluate the probability of establishment and spread of the regulated pests.

To be more coherent with the first sentence of para 56 (“Commodities that have been processed but may still harbour some regulated pests”) and of para 57 (“... may not eliminate all regulated pests of concern.”)

EC, EPPO


57 2nd sentence Substantive If it is determined that the method and degree of processing do not eliminate regulated pests, consideration should then be given to the intended use of the commodity in order to evaluate the probability of establishment introduction and spread of the pests.

To consider the probability of entry. Japan


58 Technical Translation

To facilitate the categorization, exporting contracting parties should, on request, provide detailed information on method or degree of processing (e.g. temperature of cooking, duration of boiling or size of chopping parameters like temperature, exposition time, size of particles, etc.). Such information should assist importing contracting parties in judging the category of individual commodity appropriately. Dicha información debería asistir ayudar a las partes contratantes importadoras a considerar, en forma apropiada, la categoría de cada producto

1. To refer to parameters defining the degree of processing, not the processes that have been used.2. For a better understanding in Spanish.l




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58 1 oración 1 2 oración 2

Technical Translation

Con el fin de facilitar la categorización, las partes contratantes exportadoras deberían, de solicitárseles, proporcionar información detallada sobre el método o grado de procesamiento (por ejemplo, temperatura de cocción, duración de la ebullición o tamaño del picado parámetros como temperatura, tiempo de exposición, tamaño de particulas, etc ). Dicha información debería asistir ayudar a las partes contratantes importadoras a considerar, en forma apropiada, la categoría de cada producto

1 Para hacer referencia a los parámetros que definen el grado de procesamiento y no a los procesos utilizados 2 Para mejorar la comprensión en español


58 1. Oración 1 - Importante /Technical 2. Oración 2 - Traducción

Substantive Technical Translation

1. Con el fin de facilitar la categorización, las partes contratantes exportadoras deberían, de solicitárseles, proporcionar información detallada sobre el método o grado de procesamiento (por ejemplo,el método o grado de procesamiento (por ejemplo, temperatura de cocción, duración de la ebullición o tamaño del picado). 2. Dicha información debería asistir ayudar a las partes contratantes importadoras......

1. Para hacer referencia a los parametros que definen el grado de procesamiento y no a los procesos utilizados. La cocción es un procesamiento en el cual una sustancia cruda llegue a estar en disposición de poder comerse manteniéndola en un líquido en ebullición, por lo tanto, este proceso debe pasar a categoría 1.

2. Para mejorar la comprensión en español

Peru


58 2nd sentenceSentence 1

Substantive Such information should assist importing contracting parties in determining which category the commodity should be assigned to. judging the category of individual commodity appropriately...chopping). and the pests expected to be rendered non-viable through that processing.

NPPOs should determine not judgeWould be determined by the importing country PRA

Australia


58 2nd sentence

Substantive Such information should assist importing contracting parties in determining which category the commodity should be assigned to. judging the category of individual commodity appropriately.

NPPOs should determine not judge PPPO


58 2nd sentence Substantive Such information should assist importing contracting parties in determining which category the commodity should be assigned to. judging the category of individual commodity appropriately.

NPPOs should determine not judge New Zealand


58 Sentence 2 Editorial Such information should assist importing contracting parties in judging the category of individual commodityies appropriately.

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58 Whole para Editorial delete Superfluous repetition, covered appropriately by 45. EC, EPPO


58 Whole para Move paragraph 58 to after paragraph 54 This paragraph is relevant to both Category 1 and Category 2

China


58 whole para Editorial move whole para to after para 54 This para is relevant to Cat 1 and Cat 2. Korea, Republic of


58 2nd row in parenthesis

Editorial (e.g. cooking temperature, duration of boiling or size of chopped pieces).

United States


58 Whole paragraph

Substantive Move to after para [59]. In category 1 and category 2 cases, t T o facilitate the categorization, exporting contracting parties should, on request, provide detailed information on method or degree of processing （ e.g. temperature of cooking, duration of boiling or size of chopping ） .

To clarify that this paragraph is relevant to both Category 1 and Category 2.ISPM No. 23 mentions degree of processing as example of the compliance with phytosanitary requirements in section 2.3.2. Risk status of such commodity is acceptable for the importing country only after inspection or confirmation of commodity conditions. In some cases, inspection or confirmation may also be necessary to make sure that the commodity is appropriately processed to eliminate relevant phytosanitary risks.

Japan


59 1st Sentence Substantive In cases where the evaluation of the effect of the combination of the method and degree of processing has...

Need to consider both the method and level in combination.

Australia, PPPO


59 2nd row Technical commodity presents no phytosanitary risk and therefore should not be subject to phytosanitary measures, except as necessary for contaminating pests or emergency actions, the commodity...

It is important to include the possibility of treating consignments if contaminating pests are present.

United States


60 Technical PRA should be carried out Redundant – see section 65 EC, EPPO


60 Last sentence Technical PRA is recommended. It is up to the NPPO to decide if proceeding with a PRA.

United States


62 Technical Substantive

Because commodities in categories 2 and 3 have the potential to harbour or spread quarantine regulated pests, determining phytosanitary measures may be required based on the result of PRA. The

1. Only quarantine pests are addressedRegulated non-quarantine pests are not applicable to processed commodities.




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phytosanitary measures determined through the PRA may differ depending on the intended use of the commodity (e.g. consumption or processing). This assessment may also include the risk of change of the intended use.

2. Deviation of the use is a national responsibility. This sentence contradicts para. 37, so, it must be removed.


62 1. Oración 1 - Technica 2. Ultima oración - Importante


Debido a que los productos en las categorías 2 y 3 tienen el potencial de hospedar o dispersar plagas cuarentenarias reglamentadas, puede que se requiera determinar las medidas fitosanitarias basándose en el resultado del ARP. Las medidas fitosanitarias que resulten del ARP podrán variar, según el uso previsto del producto (por ejemplo, consumo o procesamiento). Esta evaluación también puede incluir el riesgo de que se cambie el uso previsto

1. Se trata solamente de plagas cuarentenarias. Las "Plagas no cuarentenarias reglamentadas" no son de aplicacion a productos procesados.

2. El desvio de uso es una responsabilidad del país importador y de la ONPF del país exportador. Esta frase es contradictoria con la del parrafo 37 y debe ser eliminada.

Peru


62 oración 1 oración 3


Debido a que los productos en las categorías 2 y 3 tienen el potencial de hospedar o dispersar plagas cuarentenarias reglamentadas r, puede que se requiera determinar las medidas fitosanitarias basándose en el resultado del ARP. Las medidas fitosanitarias que resulten del ARP podrán variar, según el uso previsto del producto (por ejemplo, consumo o procesamiento). Esta evaluación también puede incluir el riesgo de que se cambie el uso previsto

1) En caso de productos con uso destinado procesamiento, no se aplica el término plaga reglamentada. Las PNCR no son aplicables a productos procesados solamente a plantas para plantar. 2) El desvío de uso es una responsabilidad nacional. Esta frase es contradictoria con la del párrafo 37 y debe ser eliminada.

Costa Rica


62 Technical Editorial Substantive

Because commodities in categories 2 and 3 have the potential to harbour or spread regulated quarantine pests, determining phytosanitary measures may be required based on the result of PRA. The phytosanitary measures determined through the PRA may differ depending on the intended use of the commodity (e.g. consumption or processing). This assessment may also include the risk of change of the intended use.

1) RNQPs are not applicable to these categories.2) The assesment must not withdraw to the intended use that is declared to the importing countries NPPOs. Concerns related to potential changes in the intended use are issues under the responsability of the importing country NPPO that must not be used as a burden for an exporting contracting party and if considered for the PRA could be used as a technical barrier to trade.3) The last sentence has been erased also, to be consistent with paragraph 37.



62 1. Sentence 1 and 22. Sentence 3


Because commodities in categories 2 and 3 have the potential to harbour or spread regulated pests, determining phytosanitary measures may be required based on the result of a PRA. The

1. Use of the preposition “a” for consistency.

Canada



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phytosanitary measures determined through the a PRA may differ depending on the intended use of the commodity (e.g. consumption or processing). This assessment may also include the risk of change of the intended use.

2. Remove the sentence as it is outside of the scope of this standard.


62 1st sentence Substantive ... the potential to be a pathway for the introduction of harbour or spread regulated pests, determining phytosanitary measures should may be required based on the result of PRA.

NPPOs should be assessing the pathway (any means that allows the entry or spread of a pest) if part of the determination is not just the commodity itself but also the level of and method of processing and the intended use. See general comment regarding pathway versus commodity. Determining risk management should not “may: be based on PRA.

Australia, PPPO


62 Sentence 1Delete last sentence

Editorial Technical

Because commodities in this categoryies 2 and 3 have the potential to harbour introduce or spread regulated pests, determining phytosanitary measures may be required based on the result of PRA. This assessment may also include the risk of change of the intended use.

Simplification and technical change from “harbour” to “introduce”This is considered in the PRA

EC, EPPO


62 Whole para Technical A PRA will be useful in determining whether phytosanitary measures are required. The phytosanitary measures determined through the PRA may differ depending on the intended use of the commodity (e.g. consumption or processing).(Delete last sentence)

Unnecessary wording. United States


62 last sentence Technical This assessment may also include the risk of change of the intended use.

This is considered in the PRA Norway


63 Sentence 2 Editorial A PRA should be carried out. Use of the preposition “a” for consistency. Canada


63 Delete phrase Technical PRA should be carried out Redundant – see section 65 EC, EPPO


63 Last sentence Technical PRA is recommended. It is up to the NPPO to decide to proceed with a PRA.

United States


64 Translation Examples of commodities in this category include propagative material (e.g. cuttings, seeds, seed

Induces the wrong idea that it refers to the botanical seed of potatoes

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potatoes and other plants to be planted). Entre los ejemplos de productos en esta categoría se incluyen el material propagativo (por ejemplo, esquejes, semillas, semillas de papa papa semilla y otras plantas para plantar)

Guatemala, Honduras


64 Translation Entre los ejemplos de productos en esta categoría se incluyen el material propagativo (por ejemplo, esquejes, semillas, semillas de papa papa semilla y otras plantas para plantar

Produce la idea errónea de que se trata de la semilla botánica de papa.

Peru


64 Translation Seed potato In Spanish “seed potato” must be translated as “papa semilla”.



64 oración 1 Translation Entre los ejemplos de productos en esta categoría se incluyen el material propagativo (por ejemplo, esquejes, semillas, semillas de papa papa semilla y otras plantas para plantar

En el texto en español “seed potato” debe ser traducido como “papa semilla”.Produce la idea errónea de que se trata de la semilla botánica de papa.

Costa Rica


64 Whole para Technical Examples of commodities in this category include propagative material (e.g. plants in vitro, micropropagative plant material, cuttings, seeds, seed potatoes and other plants to be planted).

Plants in vitro and other micropropagative plant material could be added to Annex 2

United States


64 Technical Examples of commodities in this category include propagative material (e.g. cuttings, seeds, seed potatoes and other plants to be planted.

To avoid disputable examples EC, EPPO


64 n.a Technical Examples of commodities in this category include propagative material (e.g. cuttings, seeds, seed potatoes) and other plants to be planted).

To avoid disputable examples (seeds) the phrase other plants to be planted are examples in addition to the category propagative material

Norway


65 Technical Because commodities in phytosanitary risk category 4 are not processed and their intended use is for propagation or planting, their potential to introduce or spread regulated pests is higher than that for other intended uses. Therefore, a PRA is always needed to establish phytosanitary measures. For this category, some specific phytosanitary measures often already exist.

1. Measures are established through PRA OIRSA, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras

241 2. Phytosanitary Risk 65 1. Oración 3 Technical Por ello, siempre hay que realizar un ARP para 1. Las medidas fitosanitarias se establecen a través Mexico



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Categories and ... establecer si es necesario aplicar medidas fitosanitarias. Para esta categoría con frecuencia ya existen algunas medidas fitosanitarias específicas.

de la ARP. The phytosanitary measures settle down through the ARP.


65 Technical Debido a que los productos en la categoría 4 de riesgo fitosanitario no han sido procesados y su uso previsto es para propagación o para plantar, tienen más posibilidad de introducir o dispersar plagas reglamentadas que otros productos con distintos usos previstos. Por ello, siempre hay que realizar un ARP para establecer si es necesario aplicar medidas fitosanitarias. Para esta categoría con frecuencia ya existen algunas medidas fitosanitarias específicas

1) Las medidas se establecen a traves de ARP Peru


65 Technical Because commodities in phytosanitary risk category 4 are not processed and their intended use is for propagation or planting, their potential to introduce or spread regulated pests is higher than that for other intended uses. Therefore a PRA is always needed to establish phytosanitary measures. For this category, some specific phytosanitary measures often already exist.

The last sentence is not necessary. Measures must be determined through a PRA



65 oración 3 Technical Por ello, siempre hay que realizar un ARP para establecer si es necesario aplicar medidas fitosanitarias. Para esta categoría con frecuencia ya existen algunas medidas fitosanitarias específicas

1) Las medidas se establecen a través de ARP Costa Rica


65 1st sentence Substantive ... or planting, their potential to aid in the establishment introduce or spread regulated pests is higher than that for other...

The potential for a pest to enter with a commodity remains the same. It is the potential of the pest to establish and spread that is affected by its intended use as noted in Section 2.3 of ISPM 2.

Australia


65 1st sentence Substantive ... or planting, their potential to aid in the establishment introduce or spread regulated pests is higher than that for other...

The commodities potential to introduce a pest remains the same it is the potential of the pest to establish and spread that is affected by its intended use as noted in Section 2.3 of ISPM 2.

PPPO


65 1st sentence Because commodities in phytosanitary risk this category 4 are not processed and their intended use is for propagation or planting, their potential to introduce or spread regulated pests is higher than that for other intended uses.

To be consistent EC, EPPO



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66 Whole para Substantive Editorial

Delete whole paragrahp Refer to para 74 and 75 New Zealand, PPPO


66 Whole para Substantive Move to para 54 Applies generally rather than just to Category 4 EC, EPPO


66 n.a. Technical The analytical process outlined in this ISPM is illustrated in the flow chart of Appendix 1.

Move to para 54. Applies generally rather than just to Category 4

Norway

251 ANNEX 1 67 APPENDIX 1 ANNEX 1 This shouldn't be a prescriptive part of the standard as its only examples .

Australia

252 ANNEX 1 67 Annex 1 Substantive Change it into Appendix 1 This is additional information to the text. It is more appropriate as an Appendix. If agreed upon, the whole text needs to be revised for consistency.

United States

253 ANNEX 1: TITLE 68 Title Translation EJEMPLOS DE MÉTODOS DE PROCESAMIENTO CON PRODUCTOS RESULTANTES QUE NO RETIENEN CONSERVAN SU CAPACIDAD DE HOSPEDAR O DISPERSAR PLAGAS

1. More suitable term in accordance with the text in Spanish


254 ANNEX 1: TITLE 68 Titulo Editorial EJEMPLOS DE MÉTODOS DE PROCESAMIENTO CON PRODUCTOS QUE NO RETIENEN CONSERVAN SU CAPACIDAD DE HOSPEDAR O DISPERSAR PLAGAS

1. Termino más adecuado al texto

Mexico

255 ANNEX 1: TITLE 68 Annexes 1 & 2Title


Suggest amalgamation of both tables with a footnote to indicate the degree of risk mitigation is assessed during PRAExamples of processing that may reduce phytosanitary riskExamples of methods of processing with resultant commodities that do not remain capable of hourbouring or spreading pests

There are instances where regulated pests may remain viable after processing. The residual risk posed by the processing as a risk mitigation measure needs to be considered in the PRA to determine where additional measures are justified.Title is misleading as many processed materials can be capable of spreading or harbouring pests even though the processing may have killed the pest present

Australia

256 ANNEX 1: TITLE 68 Title Editorial EXAMPLES OF METHODS OF PROCESSING with resultant commoditiesthat do not remain capable of THAT PREVENT A COMMODITY FROM harbouring or spreading pests

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257 ANNEX 1: TITLE 68 Title Technical EXAMPLES OF METHODS OF PROCESSING WITH RESULTANT COMMODITIES THAT DO NOT REMAIN CAPABLE OF HARBOURING INTRODUCING OR SPREADING PESTS

More appropriate EC, EPPO

258 ANNEX 1: TITLE 68 n.a. Technical EXAMPLES OF METHODS OF PROCESSING WITH RESULTANT COMMODITIES THAT DO NOT REMAIN CAPABLE OF HARBOURING INTRODUCING OR SPREADING PESTS

more appropriate wording Norway

259 ANNEX 1: TITLE 68 Substantive EXAMPLES OF comodities METHODS OF PROCESSING with resultant commodities that do not remain capable of harbouring or spreading pests

One of the aims in this standard is to categorize commodities according to their phytosanitary risk through classification of commodities by their method and degree of processing. However, it is found to be difficult to describe the processing in a right way that the processing can reduce the risk of commodities. For phytosanitary risk being reduced, it is essential that a commodity of concern would be effectively completed the processing in a right way. Since processing is able to stop on the way, the phytosanitary risk might not be negligible especially for importing countries if the NPPOs could not identify practically whether the processing was finished completely or not. So, it is hard to apply the current ANNEX to this standard because this list is based on processing. Therefore, commodity-based list is available alternatives for processing-based list. See attachment.

Japan

260 ANNEX 1: TABLE 69 Row 7Row 91) Row 11, Column 1 2. Row 11, Column 2 3. Row 11, Column 4, sentence 3Row 14a, Column 1

Translation Editorial Technical

Thermal processing of foods in order to kill undesirable or harmful micro-organisms Proceso Procesamiento térmico de los alimentos para matar microorganismos no deseables o dañinos.High temperature and long times of exposure destroy microbial populations pestsCommercial Industrial sterilizationProceso Procesamiento térmico de los alimentos que crea productos de larga conservación en recipientes, mediante la destrucción de todos los organismos

1. Correct word in Spanish1. To use the IPPC language1. To define the process accurately2. Correct word in Spanish2. To define the process accuratelyIt is a different process whose resulting products do not remain capable of harbouring or spreading pests




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Row 14a, Column 2 Row 14a, Column 3

patógenos, formadores de toxinas y descomponedoresAseptic processing and packaging involves commercial industrial sterilization of a flowing product and then packaging in sterile environment and package.DyeingProcess by which textile fibres and other materials are coloured in such a way that the colouring becomes integral part of the fibre or material, and by which it is subjected to temperature changes, interaction with chemical products and involves pH changes.E.g.: Dyed vegetable fibres and textiles.

261 ANNEX 1: TABLE 69 Fila 7 Fila 9 Fila 11

Translation Technical Translation

Thermal processing of foods in order to kill undesirable or harmful micro-organisms Proceso Procesamiento térmico de los alimentos para matar microorganismos no deseables o dañinos.Temperatura elevada y tiempo extenso de exposición destruyen las poblaciones microbianas plagas Proceso Procesamiento térmico de los alimentos que crea productos de larga conservación en recipientes, mediante la destrucción de todos los organismos patógenos, formadores de toxinas y descomponedores

1. Termino más adecuado en español. Language has been adjusted to clarify 2. Termino utilizado en la NIMF Nº 5 3. Termino más adecuado en español.

Mexico

262 ANNEX 1: TABLE 69 1) Fila 11, Columna 1 2) Fila 11, Columna 4[13a

Technical Technical

Esterilización comercial i ndustrial El procesado y embalaje aséptico suponen la esterilización comercial i ndustrial de un producto fluido y luego su emb alaje en un ambiente y paquete esterilizadosPROCESO: Teñido DESCRIPCION: Proceso en el que se colorean fibras textiles y otros materiales de forma que el colorante se convierta en parte integrante de la fibra o materia y por el cual se somete a cambios de temperatura, interacción con productos químicos e involucra cambios de pH.

1) Para definir correctamente el proceso2) Idem anteriorRequiere añadir este proceso en la tabla. Se trata de otro proceso cuyos productos resultantes no retienen la capacidad de hospedar o dispersar plagas.

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EJEMPLO DE PRODUCTO RESULTANTE: Fibras vegetales y textiles teñidos

263 ANNEX 1: TABLE 69 Row, 10 y 11

Technical Merge the rows 10 and 11 in one There is not a clear reason to split them. COSAVE, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay

264 ANNEX 1: TABLE 69 Fila 9 Columna 41) Fila 11, Columna 1 2) Fila 11, Columna 4

Editorial Technical

Temperatura elevada y tiempo extenso de exposición destruyen las plagas poblaciones microbianasEsterilización comercial i ndustrial El procesado y embalaje aséptico suponen la esterilización comercial i ndustrial de un producto fluido y luego su embalaje en un ambiente y paquete esterilizados

Para usar el lenguaje de la CIPF1) Para definir correctamente el proceso 2) Para definir correctamente el proceso

Costa Rica

265 ANNEX 1: TABLE 69 row1 1. Description 2. Observationrow2 Descriptionrow3 Descriptionrow4 DescriptionRow 5 row6 Description row8 Observations row9 Observations row10 Observation

Substantive Substantive Editorial Substantive Technical Editorial Editorial Editorial Substantive

Action to reduce an organic body material to charcoal ... to obtain specific components and refined products from plant based raw materials ... Action of allowing the germination of cereal seeds in order to develop its enzymatic activity to digest starchy material into sugars (new sentence or if one sentence then) in order to encourage to favour yeast fermentation and improve the palatability of fermented beveragesProper conditions of, for example, pH, salinity etc must be kept.High temperatures and long times of exposure ....Sterilization may not change the nature of the commodity in an evident way, but eliminates

1. Does the 'Description' become the official definition of the 'Process' if this standard is adopted? If not, this supports inclusion of the table as an appendix. 2. Column contains additional information but is not comprehensive and does not consistently reflect impact on potential regulated pests. This supports inclusion of the table as an appendix 'Body' is indefinite. Link to the phytosanitary sphere (to avoid the problem with the example at para 69 row1)Are these microorganisms still present and should their importation be the subject of regulation if exotic to the importing country?Freezing is not effective against all regulated pestsThe second part of the sentence is a reason, not an “Action ...”, so to be consistent with the definition in row7 it could say “... in order to encourage ...” “etc” is indeterminate. Delete and replace with examplesAgreement of plurals

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pests. Elimination of pests is the principal idea in a phytosanitary sense, the other aspects of sterilisation are dependent on the processor to achieve (and the market or regulators to reject if inappropriate changes are made).

266 ANNEX 1: TABLE 69 1. Row 1 column 3 2. Row 4 column 2 3. Row 8 column 2 4. Row 9 column 2 5. Row 10 column 2 6. Row 13 column 2

Editorial EXAMPLE OF RESULTANT PROCESSED COMMODITY A Process by which food/plant material goes through a chemical change caused by enzymes produced from micro-organisms (bacteria, moulds or yeasts), usually rendering desirable end foods products The Process of preparing foods in a suitable liquid medium (e.g. in syrup, brine, oil, vinegar or alcohol) to allow them to be kept for long periods of time without spoiling or deteriorating Process of drying and browning foods To dry and brown by exposure to dry heat Process of applying Complete destruction of pests and micro-organisms by the application of heat (vapours, dry heat and boiling water), irradiation or chemical treatments in order to destroy pests and micro-organisms A Process to increase the moistness of dried or dehydrated items by the application of steam under pressure or submerging in hot water

1. Rewording for more clarity. 2. Removal of “A” for consistency in sentence structure throughout Annex 1. 3. Removal of “the” for consistency in sentence structure throughout Annex 1. 4. Rewording for consistency in sentence structure throughout Annex 1. 5. Rewording for consistency in sentence structure throughout Annex 1. 6. Removal of “A” for consistency in sentence structure throughout Annex 1

Canada

267 ANNEX 1: TABLE 69 Technical row 6 A series of actions ofthe germination of cereal seeds in order to develop its enzymatic activity to digest starchy materials into sugars and cessation of enzymatic activity by heating

Row 5 freezing may not kill fungi, bacteria even at this temperature.

PPPO

268 ANNEX 1: TABLE 69 Row 5 & 6 Technical Row 5 - Freezing may not kill fungi, bacteria even at this temperatureRow 6 -

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A series of actions of the germination of cereal seeds in order to develop its enzymatic activity to digest starchy materials into sugars and cessation of enzymatic activity by heating

269 ANNEX 1: TABLE 69 Row 3, column 4Renaming the heading of column 4row 3Row 10

Technical Normally Done under high temperature conditions Observations Additional information Oils, alcohol, essences, sugarSterilization may not change the nature of the commodity in an evident way, but eliminates pests

More appropriate wordingSugar is an important example of a refined product obtained from plants using water as a solvent under high temperature conditionsTo be consistent with 36

EPPO

270 ANNEX 1: TABLE 69 1. Row 1, column 4: renaming the heading of column 4 2. Row 3, column 3 3. Row 3, column 4 4. Row 10, column 4

Technical Technical Technical Technical

1.Observations Additional information 2.Oils, alcohol, essences, sugar

3.Normally Done under high temperature conditions

4.Sterilization may not change the nature of the commodity in an evident way, but eliminates pests

1. More appropriate wording 2. Sugar is an important example of a refined product obtained from plants using water as a solvent under high temperature conditions

3. More appropriate wording 4. To be consistent with 36

EC

271 ANNEX 1: TABLE 69 1. Row 5 2. Row 6

Technical Technical

1. Delete the whole row. 2. Move row 6 to Annex 2.

1. Low temperature favors virus survival rather than kills it. If a virus is treated with certain commodity by freezing, it might still be possible to incur new infection. 2. Some weed seeds can survive malting process and still pose risk for spread

China

272 ANNEX 1: TABLE 69 Row 6, under Description Row 8, under Example of resultant commodity Row 12, under Example of Row 13, under

Technical Technical Technical Technical Technical

Process applied to cereal grain in which grains are germinated by soaking in water and then quickly halted from germinating further by drying/heating with hot air. Preserved fruits, nuts, vegetables, tubers, bulbs Crystallized fruit, fruit infused with sugar, nuts Usually applied to a dried commodity. Can be combined with sugar infusing.

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Observations Add new process

Process: Multi-method processingDescription: includes a combination of multiple types of processing such as heating, high pressure, etc.Example of resultant commodity: plywood, particle board, wafer board

273 ANNEX 1: TABLE 69 Row5 process Row5 commodity Row5 description Row5 observations Row6 description


Quick Ffreezing Quick Ffrozen fruits and vegetables A process which is carried out in such a way that the range of temperature of maximum ice crystallization is passed as quickly as possible Action of keeping fruits and vegetable at temperatures below freezing to preserve quality Food which has been subjected to a quick freezing process, and maintained at -18 ºC or colder at all points in the cold chain, subject to permitted temperature tolerance . Product should be kept at a temperature as low as possible (-18°C for cold strorage; -12°C for display).Recommended international code of practice for the processing and handling of quick frozen foods , 1976Code of hygienic practice for refrigerated packaged foods with extended shelf-life, 1999. CAC/RCP 8-1976 46, Codex Alimentarius, FAO, Rome. A series of aActions of allowing the germination of cereal seeds in order to develop its enzymatic activity to digest starchy materials into sugars to favour yeast fermentation and cessation of enzymatic activity by heating improve the palatability of fermented beverages

To keep consistency with the definition of CAC/RCP 8-1976 revised in 2008 of the Codex Alimentarius, FAO, Rome. As aboveAs aboveAs aboveAfter germination, barley is heated to stop enzymatic activity.

Japan

274 ANNEX 1: TABLE 69 row 5 Not applicable The sited reference should reflected under the list of references in the introduction

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275 ANNEX 1: TABLE 69 row 5row 10 new row

Substantive row 5 move to annex 2row 10. Delete irradiation

row 5 Some pathogens may survive after freezing

row 10 Irradiation itself cannot be processing. processing is distinct from phytosanitary treatments. For example, irradiation is undertaken to remove the pests. Such treatments should not be included here

new row Cooking can remove phytosanitary risk

Korea, Republic of

276 ANNEX 2 70 Annex Technical APPENDIX 2 ANNEX 2 This shouldn't be a prescriptive part of the standard as its only examples .

Australia

277 ANNEX 2 70 Annex 2 Substantive Change it into Appendix 2 This is additional information to the text. It is more appropriate as an Appendix. If agreed upon, the whole text needs to be revised for consistency.

United States

278 ANNEX 2 70 EXAMPLES OF Methods of processing with resultant coMmodities that do remain capable of harbouring or spreading pests

One of the aims in this standard is to categorize commodities according to their phytosanitary risk through classification of commodities by their method and degree of processing. However, it is found to be difficult to describe the processing in a right way that the processing can reduce the risk of commodities. For phytosanitary risk being reduced, it is essential that a commodity of concern would be effectively completed the processing in a right way. Since processing is able to stop on the way, the phytosanitary risk might not be negligible especially for importing countries if the NPPOs could not identify practically whether the processing was finished completely or not. So, it is hard to apply the current ANNEX to this standard because this list is based on processing. Therefore, commodity-based list is available alternatives for processing-based list. See attachment.

Japan

279 ANNEX 2: TITLE 71 1. Title Editorial EJEMPLOS DE MÉTODOSSO DE PROCESAMIENTO CON PRODUCTOS RESULTANTES QUE RETIENEN CONSERVAN SU CAPACIDAD DE HOSPEDAR O DISPERSAR PLAGAS

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280 ANNEX 2: TITLE 71 1. Titulo Editorial Editorial

EJEMPLOS DE MÉTODOSSO DE PROCESAMIENTO CON PRODUCTOS RESULTANTES QUE RETIENEN CONSERVA SU CAPACIDAD DE HOSPEDAR O DISPERSAR PLAGAS

1. Clarificar Termino 1. Termino más adecuado al texto

Mexico

281 ANNEX 2: TITLE 71 Title Editorial Methods of processing with examples of .... Aligns more consistently with headings in the table Australia

282 ANNEX 2: TITLE 71 Title Editorial EXAMPles of Methods of processing with resultant commodities that do remain capable of THAT do not PREVENT A COMMODITY FROM harbouring or spreading pests

Rewording for more clarity. Canada

283 ANNEX 2: TITLE 71 chapeau Some explanation should be provided to indicate that some of these processes will kill pests.

PPPO

284 ANNEX 2: TITLE 71 Title Technical Examples of Methods of processing with resultant commodities that do MAY remain capable of harbouring INTRODUCING or spreading pests

Consistency with the text in para 56.Some of these processes may not result in commodities capable of introducing pests depending on the circumstances.

EPPO

285 ANNEX 2: TITLE 71 title Technical Examples of methods of processing with resultant commodities that may remain capable of harbouring or spreading pests

This is a possibility, not a fact. United States

286 ANNEX 2: TITLE 71 Title Technical Examples of Methods of processing with resultant commodities that do MAY remain capable of harbouring INTRODUCING or spreading pests

Consistency with the text in para 56.Some of these processes may not result in commodities capable of introducing pests depending on the circumstances.

EC

287 ANNEX 2: TITLE 71 n.a. Technical EXAMPLES OF METHODS OF PROCESSING WITH RESULTANT COMMODITIES THAT DO MAY REMAIN CAPABLE OF HARBOURING INTRODUCING OR SPREADING PESTS

Consistency with para 56 Norway

288 ANNEX 2: TITLE 71 Row 4 Substantive Move to ANNEX1. Since it describes that “adequate heating” in description, it is more effective than about “thermal process” of pasteurization in ANNEX1.

Japan

289 ANNEX 2: TITLE 71 chapeau Substantive observation Some explanation should be provided to indicate that some of these processes do not kill pests.

New Zealand

290 ANNEX 2: TABLE 72 Row 4Row 6

Technical Cooking (enough boiling, heating, microwaving, including rice parboiling)

Remove this example from Annex 2. Relocate in Annex 1. These are commodities that do not remain

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Row 10Row 11

Remove Drying/dehydration by artificial means to Annex 1.Leave “Natural drying” in Annex 2. Text in Annex 1 should be:Removal of moisture by natural (e.g. sun) or artificial means, usually for preservation but also to decrease weight and bulkPost-harvest handlingPureeing (including blending)

capable of harbouring or spreading pests1. This processing method belongs with the examples mentioned in Annex 1.1. Remove this example form Annex 2. This is not processing. There is no modification of the nature of the commodity. It is considered to be consumed fresh 1. Remove this example from Annex 2. Relocate in Annex 1. These are commodities that do not remain capable of harbouring or spreading pests

Guatemala, Honduras

291 ANNEX 2: TABLE 72 Fila 4 Fila 10 Fila 11

Technical Technical Technical

Cocción (suficiente hervor, calentamiento, microondas, incluida la precocción del arroz) Manipulación poscosecha Puré (incluye licuado)

1. Eliminar este ejemplo del anexo 2 y reubicar en el anexo 1. Son productos básicos que no conservan su capacidad de hospedar o dispersar plagas 2. Eliminar este ejemplo del anexo 2. Esto no es un proceso. No hay transformación de la naturaleza del producto básico. Se considera como de consumo fresco. 3. Eliminar este ejemplo del anexo 2 y reubicar en el anexo 1. Son productos básicos que no conservan su capacidad de hospedar o dispersar plagas

Mexico

292 ANNEX 2: TABLE 72 1.Fila 4 - Technical 2. Fila 6 - Technical 3.Fila 11 - Technical

Technical 1.Cocción2.Secado/ deshidratación Secado natural Mover Secado/ Deshidratacion por medios artificiales al Anexo 1.El texto en el Anexo 1 debe ser:Eliminación de la humedad por medios naturales (por ejemplo, el sol) o artificiales, generalmente para preservar pero también para disminuir el peso y su mayor parte.3.Puré

1.Este proceso debe pasar a la Categoría 1 .

2.Se debe hacer la especificación como secado natural, este proceso no elimina plagas solo humedad del producto.El secado/deshidratacion por medios artificiales debe pasar a Categoría 1

3.Al ser licuado y pasar por colador no constituye riesgo fitosanitario. Debe pasar a Categoría 1.

Peru

293 ANNEX 2: TABLE 72 Row 4 Row 6 Row 11

Technical Move Cooking to Annex 1 Move dehydration (by artificial means) to Annex 1 Move pureeing to Annex I

The methods of processing belong to examples given in Annex 1.


294 ANNEX 2: TABLE 72 Fila 4Fila 6

Technical Mover Cocción al anexo 1Mover o Secado/ Deshidratacion por medios

Eliminar este ejemplo del anexo 2 y reubicar en el anexo 1. Son productos básicos que no conservan su

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Fila 11 artificiales al Anexo 1.Dejar el Secado natural en el Anexo 2. El texto en el Anexo 1 debe ser:Eliminación de la humedad por medios naturales (por ejemplo, el sol) o artificiales, generalmente para preservar pero también para disminuir el peso y su mayor parteMover Puré (incluye licuado)al Anexo 1

capacidad de hospedar o dispersar plagas. Este método de procesamiento pertenece a ejemplos mencionados en el Anexo 1Este método de procesamiento pertenece a ejemplos mencionados en el Anexo 1Eliminar este ejemplo del anexo 2 y reubicar en el anexo 1. Son productos básicos que no conservan su capacidad de hospedar o dispersar plagas. Este método de procesamiento pertenece a ejemplos mencionados en el Anexo 1

295 ANNEX 2: TABLE 72 Whole tablerow1Row 2row4 Processrow4 Descriptionrow6 ExampleRow 7 descriptionrow7 ExampleNew row 11A additional Process


Delete chipping of wood exampleCooking (for example enough boiling, heating, microwaving, including rice parboiling)Transforming unprocessed raw material and making suitable for consumption by adequate heatingDehydrated Dried fruitor varnishWood and, canes, fibresJuicingExample grape must

Presentation of the content of the table is not standardised. For example, in the description column some entries are statements (wood reduced to small pieces), others are actions (to cut into pieces), while others begin with participles (transforming ... ) or adverbs (removal of ... )Does the 'Description' become the official definition of the 'Process' if this standard is adopted? What status is given to the 'Observations'? Not applicable as still can be infested with termites and some timber pestsFor “properly cooked items” and if “enough” heating were applied then the product per se should not remain capable of harbouring or spreading pests (ie category belongs in Annex 1 not in Annex 2).How much is “enough”?“Rice parboiling” is a separate category from “Cooking” and may need to remain in Annex 2 as an example of partial cooking. Parboiled rice can't be both parboiled and a “properly cooked item”.Not all food stuffs require cooking to render them suitable for consumption. “Adequate” is vague but is implied if a chemical transformation occurs.What is the correct term?Delete “and” replace with comma – consistency with other entries in the tableAdd row 12

Australia

296 ANNEX 2: TABLE 72 1. Row 1 column 3 2. Row 4

Editorial EXAMPLE OF RESULTANT PROCESSED COMMODITY

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column 3 Properly Cooked items with the rest of the table.

297 ANNEX 2: TABLE 72 Row 7 Painting etc would stop penetration of fumigants PPPO

298 ANNEX 2: TABLE 72 row 11Row 10 column 3


Making homogenized and spreadable fruit and/or vegetable tissues, e.g. by high-speed mixing, screening through a sieve or using a blenderGraded, sorted , washed, or brushed, and/or waxed fruits and vegetables

Insertion of a missing letterTo be consistent with row 10, column 2

EPPO

299 ANNEX 2: TABLE 72 Row 6 under Example Row 8 under Example Row 11 under Example

Technical Dehydrated fruit, vegetables, sun dried tomatoes Peeled fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts Pureed fruits, vegetables

United States

300 ANNEX 2: TABLE 72 1 . Row 10 column 3 2. Row 11 column 2


1.Graded, sorted , washed, or brushed, and/or waxed fruits and vegetables2.Making homogenized and spreadable fruit and/or vegetable tissues, e.g. by high-speed mixing, screening through a sieve or using a blender

1. To be consistent with row 10, column 2 2. Insertion of a missing letter

EC

301 ANNEX 2: TABLE 72 Row 10 Substantive delete Post-harvest handling might reduce the risk of harbouring or spreading pests. However, the affect is not caused by the processing by itself, but is depending on worker's skill in general. Thus, post-harvest handling is not appropriate to show here.

Japan

302 ANNEX 2: TABLE 72 Row 7 Substantive Observation Painting ets would stop peneration of fumigants New Zealand

303 ANNEX 2: TABLE 72 Row 9 column 1 Row 2 column 1

Polishing(of grain and beans)Chipping and shredding(of Wood)

Cocoa beans tec are also polished Grenada

304 ANNEX 2: TABLE 72 row 4new row

Substantive Remove Row 4 Add freezing and its table from annex 1

Cooking can remove phytosanitary risk (move to annex 1)

See annex 1

Korea, Republic of

305 ANNEX 2: TABLE 72 Row 10 Substantive Delete the row Post harvest handling is not a process that substantially change the nature of the

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commodity

306 ANNEX 2: TABLE 72 Row 11 Description column

Editorial Making homogenized and spreadable fruit and/ or vegetable tissues, e.g. by high-speed mixing, screening trough through a sieve or using a blender.

Corrected spelling South Africa

307 ANNEX 2: TABLE 72 Editorial Making homogenized and spreadable fruit and/or vegetable tissues, e.g. by high-speed mixing, screening through a sieve or using a blender

spelling Zambia

308 APPENDIX 1 73 appendix Appendix 1 3 In line with changing Annexes to appendices Australia

309 APPENDIX 1 73 Appendix 1 Substantive Change it into Annex 1 This flowchart is part of the draft, not additional information to it. If agreed upon, the whole text needs to be revised for consistency.

United States

310 APPENDIX 1: TITLE

74 Editorial Agregar frase: Este apéndice es para propósitos de referencia solamente y no es parte prescriptiva de este estandar.

Como en todos los apendices Peru

311 APPENDIX 1: TITLE

74 titulo Editorial Agregar frase: Este apéndice es para propósitos de referencia solamente y no es parte prescriptiva de este estandar.

Para ser consistente con todos los apéndices de las NIMF.

Costa Rica

312 APPENDIX 1: FLOW CHART

75 First box of “Method and degree of processing” Second box of “Method and degree of processing” Fourth box of “Method and degree of processing”

Editorial Translation

Processed to the point where the commodity does not remain capable of harbouring or spreading quarantine pests. Procesamientodo al punto en que el producto no retiene conserva su capacidad de hospedar o dispersar plagas cuarentenarias. Processed to a point where the commodity remains capable of harbouring or spreading some quarantine regulated pests. Procesamientodo al punto en que el producto retiene conserva su capacidad de hospedar o dispersar algunas plagas cuarentenarias reglamentadas. Category 4

1. More suitable term in accordance with the text More suitable term in accordance with the text in Spanish 2. More suitable term in accordance with the text More suitable term in accordance with the text in Spanish 3. In accordance with changes in text




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The intended use is planting which implies a high risk of the introduction and spread of regulated pests. Based on PRA, generally such commodities are regulated.


75 Primer cuadro del método de nivel de procesamiento Segundo cuadro del método de nivel de procesamiento.

Editorial Editorial

Procesado al punto en que el producto no retiene conserva su capacidad de hospedar o dispersar plagas. Procesado al punto en que el producto retiene conserva su capacidad de hospedar o dispersar algunas plagas reglamentadas.

Comment to the spanish version: Clearer wording More appropriate spanish words1. Termino más adecuado al texto 2. Termino más adecuado al texto

Mexico


75 Editorial Procesado al punto en que el producto retiene su capacidad de hospedar o dispersar algunas plagas cuarentenarias reglamentadas. Categoría 4El uso previsto es para plantar lo cual supone un alto riesgo de introducción y dispersión de plagas reglamentadas. Basándose en el ARP, generalmente dichos productos se reglamentan.

Para reflejar cambios en el texto Peru, Costa Rica


75 Technical Processed to a point where the commodity remains capable of harbouring or spreading some quarantine regulated Category 4The intended use is planting which implies a high risk of the introduction and spread of regulated pests. Based on PRA, generally such commodities are regulated.

1)RNQP are not applicable to processed commodities. 2) RP are applicable to plants for planting



75 In all spots where it occurs

Substantive Processed to the point where the commodity does not remain a pathway for the introduction capable of harbouring or spreading of regulated pests.

Also see attached revisions to flow chart to include risk management, risk assessment and additional measures

Australia


75 1. Row 1 second box


Processed to the point in a manner where the commodity does not remain capable of

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2. Row 1 third box 3. Row 1 fourth box 4. Row 2 fourth box 5. Row 3 fourth box

Substantive harbouring or spreading pests. Processed to a point in a manner where the commodity remains capable of harbouring or spreading some regulated pests. No processingNature of the material is not transformed. Commodity remains capable of harbouring or spreading some regulated pests. Consumption, other uses or for processing

Category 3The intended use is consumption, other uses or processing. Commodities may be regulated based on PRA for pests that survive the intended use.

covers the degree. 2. Same as 1. above. 3. New wording to be consistent with the rest of the Appendix. 4. To capture commodities such as military equipment, used vehicles, biological control organisms. This is consistent with Section 1.2 (para. 50). 5. Same as 4. above.


75 Suggest deleting flow-chart. PPPO


75 1.Second box in top row 2.Third box in top row1. Row 2, column 2: delete N/A 2. Row 3, column 3 Row 3, column 1Line 'Intended use', 4th box from the leftTwo first “rows”

Technical Editorial Substantive

1.Change wording in the second box in top of row to:“harbouring” to “introducing”Change wording in the third box in top of row to:Processed to a point where the commodity may remains capable of harbouring introducing or spreading some regulated pests. Not relevant Category 3The intended use is consumption or processing. Commodities may be regulated based on PRA for pests that survive the intended use.Commodity Phytosanitary risk categories Consumption or for processing Insert boxes around processes

1.More appropriate wording 2.Consistency with the text in para 561. 'Not relevant' is clearer for non English native speakers 2. To be consistent with category 3 (cf. end of sentence 2) To be consistent Deletion of an unnecessary wordFor better understanding.

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75 Add new Appendix 3

Technical See list below This information could be useful to some NPPOs United States


75 Technical Technical Technical Editorial Editorial Editorial Substantive

1. Insert boxes around processes2.Change wording in the second box in top of row:harbouring introducing3. Change wording in the third box in top of row:Processed to a point where the commodity may remains capable of harbouring introducing or spreading some regulated pests.4. N/A Not relevant5. Consumption or for processing6. Commodity Phytosanitary risk categories7. Category 3The intended use is consumption or processing. Commodities may be regulated based on PRA for pests that survive the intended use.

1.For better understanding.2. More appropriate wording 3.Consistency with the text in para 56 4. 'Not relevant' is clearer for non English native speakers5. Deletion of an unnecessary word6. To be consistent7. To be consistent with category 2 (cf. end of sentence 2)

EC


75 1) top row, second box 2) top row, third box 3)third row, box 4

Technical 1)change: harbouring to introducing 2) change: Processed to a point where the commodity may remains capable of harbouring introducing or spreading some regulated pests. 3) .... ..Commodities may be regulated based on PRA for pests that survive the intended use.

1) more appropriate wording 2) consistency with para 56 3) it is not clear what this means (e.g. in relation to pests in fresh fruits for consumption)

Norway


75 Whole Chart Substantive Delete Does not help with clarity New Zealand

Additional comments from Japan

ANNEX 1[68] EXAMPLES OF COMMODITIESMETHODS OF PROCESSING WITH RESULTANT

COMMODITIESTHAT DO NOT REMAIN CAPABLE OF HARBOURING OR SPREADING PESTS

[69] [row1] COMMODITY PROCESS DESCRIPTION OBSERVATIONS [row2] Charcoal Carbonization Action to reduce an organic body to

charcoal [row3] Oils, alcohol,

essencesExtraction Physical or chemical process to obtain

specific components and refined products, usually through mass-transfer operations

Normally done under high temperature conditions

[row4] Wines, liquors, beer and other alcoholic beverages, fermented vegetables

Fermentation A process by which food/plant material goes through a chemical change caused by enzymes produced from micro-organisms (bacteria, moulds or yeasts), usually rendering desirable end foods products

May be combined with pasteurization

[row5] Quick fFrozen fruits and vegetables

Quick fFreezing A process which is carried out in such a way that the range of temperature of maximum ice crystallization is passed as quickly as possible Action of keeping fruits and vegetables at temperatures below freezing to preserve quality

Food which has been subjected to a quick freezing process, and maintained at -18ºC or colder at all points in the cold chain, subject to permitted temperature tolerance Product should be kept at a temperature as low as possible (-18°C for cold strorage; -12°C for display). Recommended international code of practice for the processing and handling of quick frozen foods, 1976Code of hygienic practice for refrigerated packaged foods with extended shelf-life, 1999. CAC/RCP 8-197646, Codex Alimentarius, FAO, Rome.

[row6] Malted barley Malting A series of aAction of allowing the germination of cereal seeds in order to develop its enzymatic activity to digest starchy materials into sugars to favour yeast fermentation and cessation of enzymatic activity by heating improve the palatability of fermented beverages

[row7] Pasteurized juices, alcoholic beverages (beer, wine)

Pasteurization Thermal processing of foods in order to kill undesirable or harmful micro-organisms

Combined with fermentation, refrigeration (at 4°C) and proper packaging and handling. Process time and temperature depends on type of product.

[row8] Preserved fruits, vegetables, tubers, bulbs in liquid

Preservation in liquid

The process of preparing foods in a suitable liquid medium (e.g. in syrup, brine, oil, vinegar or alcohol) to allow them to be kept for long periods of time without spoiling or deteriorating

Proper conditions of pH, salinity etc. must be kept

[row9] Roasted peanuts, coffee and nuts

Roasting To dry and brown by exposure to dry heat

High temperature and long times of exposure destroy microbial populations

[row1] COMMODITY PROCESS DESCRIPTION OBSERVATIONS [row10] Sterilized

substrates, juicesSterilization Complete destruction of pests and

micro-organisms by the application of heat (vapours, dry heat and boiling water), irradiation or chemical treatments

Sterilization may not change the nature of the commodity in an evident way, but eliminates pests

[row11] Canned vegetables, soups; UHT (ultra-high temperature) juices

Commercial sterilization

Thermal processing of foods that leads to shelf-stable products in containers by destruction of all pathogenic, toxin-forming and spoilage organisms

Most commercially sterilized foods have a shelf life of 2 years. Process time and temperature for canned products depends on type of product, treatment and geometry of container. Aseptic processing and packaging involves commercial sterilization of a flowing product and then packaging in sterile environment and package.

[row12] Crystallized fruit, fruit infused with sugar

Sugar infusing Action of coating and infusing fruits with sugar

Usually combined with pulping, boiling, drying

[row13] Tenderized fruits Tenderizing A process to increase the moistness of dried or dehydrated items by the application of steam under pressure or submerging in hot water

Usually applied to a dried commodity

Properly cooked items

Cooking (enough boiling, heating, microwaving, including rice parboiling)

Transforming raw material and making suitable for consumption by adequate heating

Frequently involves chemically transforming a food, thus changing its flavour, texture, appearance, or nutritional properties

[70] ANNEX 2[71] EXAMPLES OF COMODITIESMETHODS OF PROCESSING WITH RESULTANT

COMMODITIESTHAT DO REMAIN CAPABLE OF HARBOURING OR SPREADING PESTS

[72] [row1] COMMODITY PROCESS DESCRIPTION OBSERVATIONS [row2] Chipped wood Chipping (of wood) Wood reduced to small pieces [row3] Chopped fruit, nuts,

grains, vegetablesChopping To cut into pieces

[row4] Properly cooked items Cooking (enough boiling, heating, microwaving, including rice parboiling)

Transforming raw material and making suitable for consumption by adequate heating

Frequently involves chemically transforming a food, thus changing its flavour, texture, appearance, or nutritional properties

[row5] Crushed herbs, nuts Crushing Breaking plant material into pieces by application of mechanical force

Usually applied to dried products

[row6] Dehydrated fruit, sun dried tomatoes

Drying/dehydration

Removal of moisture by natural (e.g. sun) or artificial means, usually for preservation but also to decrease weight and bulk

If the product has low water activity, micro-organisms will not spoil it

[row7] Painted wood and canes, fibres

Painting (including lacquering, varnishing)

To coat with paint

[row8] Peeled fruits, grains, nuts

Peeling and shelling Removal of the outer or epidermal tissues or pods

[row9] Polished rice Polishing (of grain) To make smooth and shiny by rubbing or chemical action removing the outer layers from grains

[row10] Graded, washed, or brushed fruit and vegetables

Post-harvest handling Operations such as grading, sorting, washing or brushing, and/or waxing fruits and vegetables

Usually carried out in packing houses

[row11] Pureed items Pureeing (including blending)

Making homogenized and spreadable fruit and/or vegetable tissues, e.g. by high-speed mixing, screening trough a sieve or using a blender

Normally combined with pulping fruits or vegetables

Additional comments from Australia

[73] APPENDIX 1[74] FLOW CHART ILLUSTRATING CATEGORIZATION OF COMMODITIES ACCORDING TO THEIR PHYTOSANITARY RISK

[75]

Risk Assessment Processed to the point where the

commodity does not remain a pathway for the introduction

capable of harbouring or

Processed to a point where the

commodity remains capable of a

pathwary for the introductionharbouri

ng or spreading

No processingNature of the material is

not transformed.

Category 1 Commodities have been processed to the point where they should not be regulated.

Category 2Commodities have been processed but may be regulated based on PRA for pests that may not be eliminated by the process.

Intended use

Risk management

N/A Consumption orfurther processing

Consumption orfor processing Planting

Category 3The intended use is consumption or processing. Commodities may be regulated based on PRA for pests that survive the intended use.

Category 4The intended use is planting which implies a high risk of the introduction and spread of pests. Based on PRA, generally such commodities are regulated.

Reclassification possible

PHYTOSANITARY RISK CATEGORIES

Residual risk

Method and degree of processing

Additional measures

Additional comments from the United States

APPENDIX 3: EXAMPLES OF COMMODITIES BASED ON THEIR LEVEL OF PROCESSING AND ASSOCIATED PHYTOSANITARY RISK

1) No risk commodities

- Apple pectin cottonseed thread jam sauce- Apple sauce crepe rubber jello sauce mix- Avocado dip dehydrated potatoes jelly seasoning- Baby cereal dehydro-frozen juice concentrate seasoning mix- Baby food dessert powder kenaf shellac- Baby formula dextrine ketchup sherbert- Bakery mixes dextrose lactose shredded- Beeswax dextrose hydrate laminated beams shredded coconut- Beet pulp dietary formula lemonade sisal- Beet sugar enzymes leonardite soft drinks- Beverage concentrate farina maltose soil inoculant- Biscuit mix flavouring maple sugar soup- Bottled flax fiber maple syrup soy corn- Bran cereal bread food coloring marmalade soy flour whey- Brewer’s malt food flavouring mashed potatoes soy formula- Brewer’s yeast food seasoning mineral concentrate soy isolates- Bulgur wheat food supplements minerals soy milk- Cake mix frappe mix molasses soybean inoculant- Candied fruit frappes natural crepe rubber soybean lecithin- Candied peel freeze-dried nectar starch- Cane sugar French fries nitrogen soil culture sucrose- Canned frozen food nut butter oat cereal sugar- Cardboard frozen juice oil sweetener- Catsup fructose oil-cured olives syrup- Cellulose fruit butter oleomargarine tea- Cereal fruit drink orange juice concentrate vanilla- Citrus concentrate fruit flavouring ovaltine vanilla extract- Citrus pectin fruit glace paper vegetable flavoring- Citrus pectin fruit juice concentrate peanut butter vegetable juice- Citrus pulp fruit pie filling pectin vegetable mix- Coconut milk fruit pulp pickled vinegar- Coffee (roasted) fruitcake pie filling vitamins- Condiments glucose plasterboard wastepaper- Confectioner’s sugar granulated plywood boxes wheat starch- Cooked guar bean derivative pomace wood flour- Cooked cereal gum postum wood pulp- Corn cereal gum turpentine preserves wood rosin- Corn chip pellets hominy propolis wood turpentine- Corn soy blend honey pumice

- Corn soy milk honeycomb relish- Corn starch hops extract rice cereal- Corn starch glucose humate rice, precooked- Corn syrup hydrolized vegetable protein rubber- Cottage cheese hydrolized vegetables salad dressing- Cotton cloth hydrolyzed vegetable protein salt- Cotton piece goods hydrolyzed vegetables sandwich spread

2) Low Risk Commodities

- Fiber board- Fluff wood pulp- Furniture parts- Molding made from wood- Newsprint in bulk from wood pulp- Nuts in bulk that are salted- Particle board- Plywood- Preserved plant material- Pressure treated wood- Protein made from soybeans- Pulp shreds made from beets- Thread waste from cotton milling- Veneer made from wood- Wood impregnated with creosote/lubricants- Wood: tongue-in-groove- popcorn

3) Intermediate Risk Commodities

- Wood chips for processing into biomass fuels, pellets, OSB board- Natural dried fruits- Natural dried nuts- Pet bedding wood shavings- Broom corn- Pine bark chips for potting mixes

4) High Risk Commodities

- Firewood- Bamboo garden stakes- Table stock potatoes- Wheat for animal feed

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