IPPC Standard Setting Process Revised after CPM-11 (2016) April 2016

The IPPC Standard Setting Process Stage 4 Adoption and Publication Stage 3 Consultation and review Stage 2 Drafting Stage 1 Developing the List of topics

Stage 1: Developing the List of topics Submit topics draft specification literature review justification support by others SC Reviews List of topics Strategic Framework Criteria Proposed topics Modifies and sets priorities CPM Adjusts and adopts the List of topics CPs and RPPOs Step 1: Biannual call for topics

SC CPM Stage 1: Developing the List of topics Step 2: Annual review of the List of topics SC CPM Reviews the List of topics Recommends changes to the CPM Reviews the List of topics recommended by the SC May insert an urgently needed topic into the List of topics Makes any additional changes and adopts the List of topics

Step 3: Development of a specification Stage 2: Drafting Step 3: Development of a specification SC Members Steward Assigns a lead and assistant steward Reviews and approves the draft specification for 60-day consultation Submit comments on the draft specification Reviews comments and provides recommendations to the SC based on the comments Revises and approves the specification

Step 4: Preparation of a draft ISPM Stage 2: Drafting Step 4: Preparation of a draft ISPM Experts called and selected ISPM drafted or revised Recommended to SC EWG/TP Reviews and approves the draft ISPM for the first consultation SC

Step 4: Preparation of a draft DP Stage 2: Drafting Step 4: Preparation of a draft DP Experts called and selected Lead author and editorial team selected DP drafted Expert consultation (IPP) TPDP review Recommended to SC TPDP Reviews the draft DP electronically and approves for consultation SC

Stage 3: Consultation and review Step 5: First consultation CPs, RPPOs, Other Submit comments during the first consultation (lasts 90 days, 1 July to 30 September) Steward Reviews and prepares responses to the comments, and revises the draft ISPM SC-7 Revises the draft ISPM and recommends to the SC The draft ISPM is sent for second consultation

Stage 3: Consultation and review Step 5: First consultation for PTs and DPs CPs, RPPOs, Other Submit comments during the first consultation (lasts 90 days, 1 July to 30 September) TP Reviews and prepares responses to the comments, and revises the draft ISPM SC Approves the draft PT or DP and the responses to comments The draft PT is sent for second consultation (DPs are not normally sent for second consultation)

Stage 3: Consultation and review Step 6: Second consultation CPs, RPPOs, Other Submit comments during the second consultation (lasts 90 days, 1 July to 30 September) Steward Reviews and prepares responses to the comments, and revises the draft ISPM SC Reviews the comments, steward’s responses to the comments, and the revised draft ISPM Revises the draft ISPM and recommends to the CPM Provides a summary of major issues discussed as part of the SC meeting report

Stage 4: Adoption and publication For draft ISPMs other than DPs Step 7: Adoption For draft ISPMs other than DPs No objection received Adopts the ISPM CPM SC CPs CPM Recommends the draft ISPM to the CPM Determines the way forward Objection received Determine whether to submit an objection

Stage 4: Adoption and publication Step 7: Adoption For DPs No objection received Notes the DP is adopted CPM SC CPs SC Approves the DP DP is returned to the SC Objection received Have 45 days to review the approved DP and submit an objection

Stage 4: Adoption and publication Step 8: Publication LRG CPM Proposes translation modifications of adopted ISPMs Adopted ISPM is made publicly available Notes modifications and previously adopted ISPMs are replaced Secretariat