APHIS Invites U.S. Stakeholders to Comment on IPPC Standards and Documents

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. PPQ is pleased to announce that the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) opened consultation on draft standards and specifications beginning July 1, 2021. The IPPC has made several draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs), draft phytosanitary treatments, a draft specification, and a Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) Recommendation available for consultation (review and commenting). APHIS is inviting all interested U.S. stakeholders to participate in this consultation. You can find the list of available drafts, deadlines for commenting, and instructions for submitting comments on the APHIS website. If you have any questions about IPPC consultation, please email Dr. Marina Zlotina, PPQ's IPPC Technical Director, at marina.a.zlotina@usda.gov. We look forward to receiving comments from your industry or organization. Stay Involved! U.S. stakeholders are vital to the work of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and North American Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO). Your input on proposed projects, review of draft standards and documents, and participation in IPPC and NAPPO events ensures we are developing relevant standards that advance U.S. harmonization goals. These standards: Facilitate the safe trade of plants, plant products and other regulated articles Harmonize plant protection policies and practices among and between trading partners in North America and internationally Provide a critical framework for addressing phytosanitary trade issues and negotiating market access requests. Spread the Word! If you represent a large organization or association, please distribute this message to your membership. Stay Connected! To receive these updates in your inbox, please subscribe to the APHIS Stakeholder Registry and select the "International Phytosanitary Standards" topic. Questions about APHIS programs and services? Contact Us STAY CONNECTED: SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help This email was sent to ooseims.archieves@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · 4700 River Rd · Riverdale, MD 20737