The guide outlines the main components of both generic and pest-specific contingency plans and provides guidance on how NPPOs, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, can effectively organize and allocate resources to eradicate or effectively contain pest outbreaks. The guide also discusses criteria for establishing and maintaining pest freedom, pest reporting and includes several country case studies. (80 pages)
Phytosanitary system: Contingency plans
Related international standards: ISPM 17 (Pest reporting), ISPM 9 (Guidelines for pest eradication programmes)
IPPC Guide: National Reporting Obligations
IPPC e-learning courses: Surveillance and reporting obligations, National Reporting Obligations
Reference: NRO webpage