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International diagnostic protocols for regulated plant pests
Author(s) -
Clover G.,
Hammons S.,
Unger J.G.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
eppo bulletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.327
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1365-2338
pISSN - 0250-8052
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2338.2009.02349.x
Subject(s) - phytosanitary certification , interim , transparency (behavior) , protocol (science) , european commission , risk analysis (engineering) , diagnostic test , commission , plant quarantine , business , identification (biology) , environmental planning , environmental resource management , computer security , computer science , international trade , political science , european union , medicine , biology , quarantine , geography , environmental science , emergency medicine , botany , alternative medicine , finance , pathology , horticulture , law
The development and use of international standards for phytosanitary measures provides a framework for establishing actions to protect plant health that are harmonized and science‐based. Standards for diagnostic processes are being developed to harmonize detection and identification procedures to enable safe movement and trade of plants and plant products. The aim is to increase the transparency of diagnostic processes and to foster trust and mutual recognition of test results. Diagnostic protocols may also assist in dispute resolution between trading partners and contribute to technical assistance programmes. The Interim Commission on Phytosanitary Measures in 2003 identified the development of international standards for diagnostic procedures for regulated pests as a priority. An ongoing ‘Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols’ was established in 2004 to manage the development of protocols for such pests. The panel was involved in the development of a standard that clarifies the purpose and use of international diagnostic protocols and describes the requirements for them and their development. After consultation the ‘Diagnostic Protocols for Regulated Pests’ standard (ISPM No. 27) was adopted in 2006 by the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures. Draft diagnostic protocols are in development for over 30 pests, and a draft protocol for Thrips palmi has been sent for international consultation.