IPP Training, IICA & IPPC/FAO, Trinidad & Tobago November 2005 Flow-chart explaining information exchange and document dissemination under the IPPC IPP Training WS – Handout no. 4a

IPP Training, IICA & IPPC/FAO, Trinidad & Tobago IPP = Preferred tool for Information Exchange November 2005 Convention IPPC Secretariat - IPPC publications, incl. ISPMs - ICPM documents & reports - Development of ISPMs - Technical assistance (FAO TCPs) - Expert identification B A IPPC Contact Point National Government NPPO Organization IPPC Contact Point Modes of communication (Fax, mail, e-mail, IPP) IPP Training WS – Handout no. 4a

IPPC Secretariat -> NPPO NPPO -> IPPC Secretariat A IPPC publications, incl. ISPMs ICPM documents & reports Development of ISPMs Technical assistance (FAO TCPs) Expert identification B Reporting obligations under the IPPC Description of NPPO, Points of entry, Lists of regulated pests, Emergency measures, Phytosanitary restrictions, Requirements and prohibitions, Official contact points Other reporting under the IPPC Non-compliance, Organizational arrangements of plant protection, Pest status, Rationale for phytosanitary requirements IPP Training WS – Handout no. 4a

IPP Training, IICA & IPPC/FAO, Trinidad & Tobago IPP = Preferred tool for Information Exchange November 2005 Convention IPPC Secretariat B A IPPC Contact Point National Government NPPO C others NPPOs Modes of communication (Fax, mail, e-mail, IPP) IPP Training WS – Handout no. 4a

IPP Training WS – Handout no. 4a NPPO <-> NPPO C Exchange information on import regulations (phytosanitary requirements, restrictions and prohibitions) Identify points of entry (measures + actions) Report occurrence, spread and outbreak of pests Supply lists of regulated pests Notify pest interceptions & non-compliance & report results Report emergency action Describe organizational arrangements for plant protection Respond to requests concerning pest status Provide rationale for phytosanitary requirements Provide technical & biological information for PRA Describe special provisions for research, education, etc. Consult on possible disputes IPP Training WS – Handout no. 4a

IPP Training, IICA & IPPC/FAO, Trinidad & Tobago IPP = Preferred tool for Information Exchange November 2005 Convention Outside Convention IPPC Secretariat B A D IPPC Contact Point RPPOs National Government E NPPO C others NPPOs Modes of communication (Fax, mail, e-mail, IPP) IPP Training WS – Handout no. 4a

IPPC Contact Point -> RPPO RPPO -> IPPC Contact Point D Identify points of entry Supply lists of regulated pests Report emergency actions E Coordinate regional participation Expert Working Groups members Information exchange: gather and disseminate information IPP Training WS – Handout no. 4a

IPP Training, IICA & IPPC/FAO, Trinidad & Tobago IPP = Preferred tool for Information Exchange November 2005 Convention Outside Convention* IPPC Secretariat F B A D IPPC Contact Point RPPOs National Government E NPPO C * Article IX states that RPPOs shall cooperate with the IPPC Secretariat in achieving the objectives of the IPPC others NPPOs Modes of communication (Fax, mail, e-mail, IPP) IPP Training WS – Handout no. 4a

RPPOs <-> IPPC Secretariat F promote the development and use of relevant international standards for phytosanitary measures encourage inter-regional cooperation in promoting harmonized phytosanitary measures for controlling pests and in preventing their spread and/or introduction. IPP Training WS – Handout no. 4a