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

2. IPP Training, IAPSC & IPPC/FAO/FAORAF
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, , IPP)
IPP Training WS – Handout no. 4a

3. 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

4. IPP Training, IAPSC & IPPC/FAO/FAORAF
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, , IPP)
IPP Training WS – Handout no. 4a

5. 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

6. IPP Training, IAPSC & IPPC/FAO/FAORAF
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, , IPP)
IPP Training WS – Handout no. 4a

7. 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

8. IPP Training, IAPSC & IPPC/FAO/FAORAF
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, , IPP)
IPP Training WS – Handout no. 4a

9. RPPOs <-> IPPC SecretariatF
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