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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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)

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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