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The Convention aims to prevent the introduction and spread within the Asia Pacific Region of destructive plant diseases and pests. These amendments bring the Convention into line with the revised International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and the World Trade Organisation Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures.
Key obligations include participation in regional sub-committees to develop regional and sub-regional standards for plant protection. These standards will be consistent with the IPPC, to which New Zealand has been party since 1952. Other functions of the IPPC incorporated in the amendments include the harmonisation of pesticide regulations and a review of the status of integrated pest management and the promotion of its implementation within the region.
Lead agency:
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Status:
Multilateral. The text is finalised. New Zealand is considering accepting the amendments.
Legislation required:
No
Contact:
John Hedley
Principal Advisor
Biosecurity New Zealand
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Ph (04) 894 0428 Fax (04) 894 0731
