The wto and the international plant protection convention ippc. The international plant protection convention ippc is an international agreement focused on preserving standardization of plant health practices around the world. Regulation of wood packaging material in international trade ispm 15 international plant protection convention ispm 155 adoption this standard was first adopted by the fourth session of the interim commission on phytosanitary measures in march 2002 as guidelines for regulating wood packaging material in international trade. The international plant protection convention food and agriculture. Ispm 15 regulation of wood packaging material in international trade ispm 154 international plant protection convention adoption this standard was first adopted by the fourth session of the interim commission on phytosanitary measures in march 2002 as guidelines for regulating wood packaging material in international trade. Eppo convention european and mediterranean plant protection. Certificates for export are to be in the form of the model in the annex. Secretariat of the international plant protection convention. Regulation of wood packaging material in international trade. The international plant protection convention ippc standards. The international plant protection convention ippc is a 1951 multilateral treaty overseen by the food and agriculture organization that aims to secure. Not only did we eradicate 10 fruit fly outbreaks, but we also achieved 4 years with zero detections of pink bollworm, moving us one step closer to eradicating this pest from all commercial cottongrowing areas of the continental united states. International plant protection convention ippc 2020.
International plant protection convention wikipedia. Ispm10 requirements for the establishment of pest free places of production. International plant protection convention ippc, rome, italy. Mar 05, 2020 wood packaging materials usda has adopted the international standard for wood packaging material wpm that was approved by the international plant protection convention ippc on march 15, 2002. The international plant protection convention ippc is a multilateral treaty for international cooperation in plant protection. The wto and the international plant protection convention.
Plant protection convention ippc or its related documents, and is produced for public. The convention was revised in 1979, and was revised again in 1997 to align it with the world trade organization sps agreement. International plant protection convention ippc pdf 673kb plain language summary the international plant protection convention provides a framework and develops standards for the harmonized use of measures to prevent and control the introduction and spread of pests, and to protect plant resources. International plant protection convention international. Workshop among biodiversityrelated conventions on the post.
Each party is required to make provision for an official plant protection organisation for inspection, disinfection and the issuing of certificates relating to physiosanitary condition of plants and plant products. Ispm 4 requirements for the establishment of pest free areas. The ippc a branch of the food and agriculture organization is a multilateral treaty for international cooperation in plant protection adopted by nearly 160 countries. The introduction of several plant pests into europe in the 19th century with disastrous consequences called for the development of plant quarantine measures to prevent the spread and introduction of pests of plants and plant products. The trade agreement seeks to deepen vietnams economic integration, facilitate trade liberalisation and improve the legal framework for enforcement of standards at both domestic and international level.
International plant protection convention ippc guides for safe trade the ippc secretariat sps commette meeting, geneva, 22 march, 2017. International plant protection convention ippc guides for. The international plant protection convention ippc came into existence in 1952. We have fixed the issue with getting the diploma for the two courses. The international plant protection convention ippc options. International plant protection convention text pdf 103 kb, 18 pages revised in 1997 and entered into force in october 2005. Pdf conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity have been in the center of policy creation for half a century.
However, according to article xx b of gatt, the wto members may apply. Sps agreement, the sps agreement refers to international plant protection. Plant protection service, plant production and protection division. Pdf p aligncenter abstra ct world trade organization wto is an. The principal agreement aimed at preventing the introduction and spread of pests of plants and plant products is the international plant protection convention ippc, a international treaty for cooperation in plant protection. The objective of the convention is the protection of new varieties of plants by an intellectual property right. This course introduces you to the international plant protection convention ippc, an international plant health agreement that aims to protect cultivated and wild plants by preventing the introduction and spread of pests. The international plant protection convention ippc standards on. Phytosanitary plant health standards, known as international standards for phytosanitary measures ispms are set by the international plant protection convention ippc. International standards setting organizations oie, codex. Chapter 5 international treaties and conventions on intellectual property 241 the paris convention for the protection of industrial property history 5.
The international plant protection convention ippc standards on pest free areas sps committee thematic session on pest free areas 27 february, wto, geneva. Jun 12, 2018 the international plant protection convention ippc is a 1951 multilateral treaty overseen by the food and agriculture organization that aims to secure coordinated, effective action to prevent and to control the introduction and spread of pests of plants and plant products. The international plant protection convention was approved by the. International convention for the protection of new varieties. Australia and international plant protection department of. The ippc standard calls for most wpm to be either heat treated or fumigated with methyl bromide in accordance with the guidelines and marked with an. Introductory course to the international plant protection convention ippc and farmers. Euvietnam free trade agreement most ambitious and comprehensive agreement that the eu has ever concluded with a developing country. Text in this document is not an official legal interpretation of the international. The convention was adopted in paris in 1961 and revised in 1972, 1978 and 1991. International plant protection convention ias abhiyan ii.
For complete and accurate display of this text, see the pdf. International plant protection convention ippc 7 article iv. The international plant protection convention ippc established in 19521 is an. By codifying intellectual property for plant breeders, upov aims to encourage the development of new varieties of plants for the benefit of society. In accordance with its article xii, the convention was open for signature from that date until 1 may 1952. Draft ispm international movement of seeds 2009003 agenda item.
Outline ippc framework for pfas factors to be considered when establishing pfas. Produced by the secretariat of the international plant protection convention. Each contracting party shall make provision, to the best of its ability, for an official national plant protection organization with the main responsibilities set out in this article. Thank you for your feedback, should you encounter issues, please let us know. The convention makes provision for the application of measures by governments to protect their plant resources from harmful pests phytosanitary measures which may be introduced through international trade.
Text treaty document 10623 international plant protection. With the purpose of harmonising these measures, and of promoting measures for pest control, the international plant protection convention ippc was developed to. International plant protection convention ippc home. Protection convention ippc or the convention and the north american plant protection organization nappo regarding plant health. Pdf international environmental conventions on biodiversity. A plant passport guarantees that the product is free from dangerous organisms included on the quarantine organisms list. The third section argues that india needs to do more than it has done until now to implement a plant variety protection regime which truly fosters food security. This convention shall terminate and replace, between contracting governments, the international convention respecting measures to be taken against the phylloxera vastatrix of 3 november 1881, the additional convention signed at berne on 15 april 1889 and the international convention for the protection of plants signed at rome on 16 april 1929. International movement of seeds 2009003 2 status box this is not an official part of the standard and it will be modified by the ippc secretariat after adoption. The international plant protection convention ippc is a 1951 multilateral treaty overseen by the food and agriculture organization that aims to secure coordinated, effective action to prevent and to control the introduction and spread of pests of plants and plant products. International plant protection convention rome, 6 december 1951 preamble the contracting governments, recognizing the usefulness of international cooperation in controlling pests and diseases of plants and plant products and in preventing their introduction and spread across national boundaries, and desiring to ensure close coordination.
These plants and plant based products are listed in the register of products requiring a plant passport, kept bij the the netherlands food and consumer product safety authority nvwa. Chapter 5 international treaties and conventions on. The ippc is the international organization responsible for creating standards that help. Department of agriculture animal and plant health inspection. International plant protection convention ippc senate. The benefits to these parties include international trade agreements, standard setting, technical assistance and information exchange. Introductory course to the international plant protection convention. Introduction to the international plant protection convention. Plant quarantine as a measure against invasive alien species. Animal and plant health inspection service 2018 impact report. There shall be established a european and mediterranean plant protection organization hereinafter referred to as the organization, as a recognized regional plant protection organization under the international plant protection convention, established by the food and agriculture organization of the united nations fao 1. Ippc s mission is to secure cooperation among nations in protecting global plant.
World trade organization wto is an international organization which has an important role in ensuring that the flow of global trade can run with as few barriers as possible. The international plant protection convention ippc is an intergovernmental treaty signed by 184 countries, aiming at protecting the worlds plant resources from the spread and introduction of pests, and promoting safe trade. Free online course introduction to the international plant protection convention international travel and trade are greater than ever before. Establishing a national plant protection organization stdf. The convention came into force, pursuant to article xiv.
The international plant protection convention ippc is an international treaty that. International union for the protection of new varieties of. Rights in the international treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. International plant protection convention ippcsenate consideration of treaty document 10623. International plant protection convention the international plant protection convention was approved by the fao conference sixth session on 6 december 1951, by resolution no. Government publishing office 106th congress treaty doc. International plant protection convention informea.
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