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The International Plant Protection The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)Convention (IPPC)
IPPC Secretariat
25 June 2013
Libreville, Gabon
IPPCIPPC
International Multi-Lateral Treaty
179 contracting parties
Protecting the world’s plant resources against pests
HistoryHistory
Original IPPC adopted in 1951
Revised in 1979
Revised again in 1997 to be consistent with principles of the SPS
agreement establishment of the IPPC Secretariat
establishment of standard-setting for plant health
ensure consistency with WTO-SPS Agreement
What we doWhat we do
International framework for protection of plants from pests
Standard setting organization
Facilitates exchange of phytosanitary information related to import and export / movement of plants and plant products
Coordinate and facilitate national capacity development
Role of NPPORole of NPPOTo protect national plant resources from the risks associated with pests of plants
food security: protect crops to ensure an abundant, high-quality, and varied food supply
international trade: strengthen the marketability of agriculture in international commerce by meeting import requirements, including pest risk analysis
environmental protection: preserve natural ecosystems and plant resources, including agriculture
Supported / facilitated by Secretariat and RPPOs
Role of RPPORole of RPPO
Coordinate and participate in activities among their NPPOs in order to promote and achieve the objectives of the IPPC
Gather and disseminate information, in particular in relation with the IPPC
Cooperate with the CPM and the IPPC Secretariat in developing and implementing international standards for phytosanitary measures and regional standards
Meet annually at the technical consultation among RPPOs
Facilitate meeting national reporting obligations
SecretariatSecretariat
Hosted by FAO in Rome, Italy
Implements the CPM work programme
Supports the development of ISPMs
Facilitates information exchange
Coordinates and facilitates IPPC capacity development programme
Facilitates dispute settlement
Represents the IPPC
IPP: International Phytosanitary PortalIPP: International Phytosanitary Portal
Information ExchangeInformation Exchange
Contracting parties provide:
Official contact points
Official information on NPPO, pests and phytosanitary measures
IPPC Secretariat:
Provides official documents (ISPMs, reports, etc.)
Maintains the IPPC website
Facilitation role
Reporting ObligationsReporting Obligations
IPPC Official Contact Point
Description of the National Plant Protection Organization
Points of entry
Phytosanitary restrictions, requirements and prohibitions
Official Pest Reports
List of regulated pests
Emergency actions
Optional ReportingOptional Reporting
Non-compliance
Organizational arrangements of plant protection
Pest status
Rational for phytosanitary requirements
ContactContact
IPPC Secretariat
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 1
00153 Rome, Italy
Tel: (+39) 06 5705 4812
Fax: (+39) 06 5705 4819
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ippc.int
