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Current status: Closed
This consultation ran from July 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019.
Each year, the International Plant Protection Convention conduct consultations with contracting parties on draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs). Through these consultations, each member country has the opportunity to share their perspectives and contribute towards improving the ISPMs. The CFIA is responsible for engaging partners and stakeholders, submitting comments on behalf of Canadians and ensuring that Canadian interests are considered and reflected in the ISPMs.
Who was the focus of this consultation
All groups interested in plant health and willing to contribute feedback to any of the draft ISPMS including government organisations, importers and industry were encouraged to participate.
The focus of this consultation was on the following draft ISPMs that were undergoing second consultation:
- 1994-001 Draft 2018 amendments to ISPM 5: Glossary of phytosanitary terms
- 2009-005 Draft revision of ISPM 8: Determination of pest status in an area
- 2014-002 Draft ISPM: Authorization of entities to perform phytosanitary actions
- 2014-006 Draft ISPM: Requirements for the use of modified atmosphere treatments as phytosanitary measures
The full list of ISPMs, diagnostic protocols and annexes for consultation is listed on the IPPC website.
Key questions for discussion
Substantive, technical or editorial comments, concerns or questions on the draft ISPMs.
Related information
Please note that a document containing the history of previous consultations on draft ISPMs is available as well, previous versions of draft ISPMs going through consultations and their background documents are available in the previous consultations for ISPMs page.
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