Revised brochure on Introduction for authors of IPPC Diagnostic Protocols now available

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to inform the plant health community that the revised brochure titled Introduction for authors of IPPC Diagnostic Protocols is now available.

The brochure explains what the IPPC Diagnostic Protocols (DPs) for regulated pests are, the process of developing and adopting them, entities involved in this process and the importance of IPPC Contracting Parties adopting them.

IPPC DPs outline procedures, methods and minimum requirements for diagnosing regulated pests in international trade. The authors are competent diagnosticians nominated by IPPC Contracting Parties and regional plant protection organizations (RPPOs).

Download the brochure here.