Help Shape International Plant Protection Standards
Official title: IPPC Member consultation on draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures and specifications
Canada is gathering feedback on draft international standards for preventing plant pests and diseases. These standards, developed through the International Plant Protection Convention, affect how countries regulate imports and exports of plants and plant products. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency submits comments on behalf of Canadians.
Why This Matters
Work in agriculture, forestry, or plant nurseries? These standards affect what you can import and export. They also shape how Canada protects crops from invasive pests. Even home gardeners could see changes to what plants they can buy from abroad.
What Could Change
New international standards could change import requirements for plants and plant products. Diagnostic protocols for detecting pests may be updated. Phytosanitary treatments required for certain goods could be modified. These standards become the basis for Canadian regulations.
Key Issues
- What changes should be made to draft international phytosanitary standards?
- Are the proposed diagnostic protocols for plant pests appropriate?
- Do the proposed phytosanitary treatments adequately protect plant health?
How to Participate
- Review the draft standards on the IPPC member consultation page (available in English only on the IPPC site).
- Send your comments to cfia.ippc.acia@inspection.gc.ca at least 2 weeks before the consultation deadline. CFIA will compile and submit feedback on behalf of Canada.