Flow-chart explaining information exchange and document dissemination under the IPPC

1. Flow-chart explaining information exchange and document dissemination under the IPPC IPP Training WS – Handout no. 4a

2. IPP = Preferred tool for Information Exchange Convention IPPC Secretariat - IPPC publications, incl. ISPMs - CPM 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

3. A IPPC publications, incl. ISPMs CPM 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 actions, 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 IPPC Secretariat -> NPPO NPPO ->IPPC Secretariat IPP Training WS – Handout no. 4a

4. IPP = Preferred tool for Information Exchange 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

5. NPPO <-> NPPO C • Exchange information on import regulations (phytosanitary requirements, restrictions and prohibitions) • Identify points of entry • 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 = Preferred tool for Information Exchange 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

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

8. IPP = Preferred tool for Information Exchange 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

9. 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