ISF Mid Term - Budapest 2015

Forage and Turf Crops Section Section priorities International movement of seed Illegal seed Quality awareness of forages Cover crops ISPM on Seed

Forage and Turf Crops Section International movement of seed Review and discussion on current issues EU shippers concerned about slender foxtail now being a regulated pest in Canada Rejection of cereal rye shipments from USA to South Korea due to claims of pest found. (pseudomonas syringae pv atrofaciens) Illegal seed Sharing of information and discussion of activities to deal with illegal seed in different countries

Forage and Turf Crops Section Quality awareness of forages Action item to ask member countries to provide information on testing processes used to evaluate improved forage materials Cover Crops Action item to survey member countries requesting list of species used in cover crop applications and if mandated by government or voluntary basis

Forage and Turf Crops Section ISPM on Seed Develop pest list for forage & turf crops Action to start with Alfalfa seed - scan regulatory environment to identify pests

Phytosanitary Committee Working group reports Guidelines export and re-export for seed companies Develop check list to follow List of resources Seed production best practices Industry guideline and tie to ISPM Quality management system for seed production

Phytosanitary Committee Relations ISF-NSA-RSA Coordination of activities PRA inventory Database creation ISPM on Seed May 2016 Standards Committee to release draft for 2nd country consultation May 2017 acceptance and May 2018 implementation

Trade and Arbitration Rules Committee Revision of Procedure Rules for I.P. and Code of Ethics for Arbitrators (part C & D) Revision of English language in the Rules Guidelines Handling of claims Contracts Preparing for Arbitration Develop FAQ for ISF rules