sanitary & phytosanitary measures
Thematic Session on International Standards and Best Practices in Pest Risk Identification, Assessment, and Management
Virtual + WTO 08/11/2022 - 10:00-18:00
An SPS thematic session on International Standards and Best Practices in Pest Risk Identification, Assessment, and Management was held in November 2022, as agreed by the SPS Committee in November 2021. The final programme of the thematic session is available in document G/SPS/GEN/2069/Rev.1, based on proposals submitted by the European Union (G/SPS/GEN/1951 and revisions).
The purpose of the thematic session was to increase awareness about the relevant IPPC International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs), and share experiences in pest risk identification, assessment, and management. Drawing from experiences of Members and industry representatives, and reference databases developed by international intergovernmental organizations, the thematic session also sought to identify best practices and challenges associated with issues such as: (i) identification of pests of phytosanitary concern; (ii) performance of pest risk analyses; (iii) risk mitigation measures; (iv) phytosanitary certification and/or import conditions; and (v) IPPC standards on risk management.
The thematic session was held in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday, 8 November 2022, from 10:00 (CET), and continued in the afternoon at 15:00 (CET). Delegates attended the thematic session in person or virtually through Zoom. Interpretation was provided in English, French, and Spanish.
The report is contained in Annex A of document G/SPS/R/108.
In addition, the thematic session was webcast live on the WTO website. The recordings of the sessions are available here:
Morning session (10:00 – 13:00 CET)
Afternoon session (15:00 – 18:00 CET)
PROGRAMME
Chairperson:
Mr Tang-Kai Wang
1. RELEVANT PROVISIONS OF THE SPS AGREEMENT AND WORK OF THE SPS COMMITTEE
Mr Rolando Alcalá
WTO Secretariat
Presentation
Followed by Q&A session and discussion.
2. PLANT HEALTH, TRADE AND THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
This session will provide insights on the relevant standards developed by the IPPC, and will explore the use of pest risk analysis as a tool to enable trade whilst ensuring plant health protection. The session will also highlight the importance of plant health and trade in supporting food security.
Ms Sophie Peterson
IPPC Standards Committee Chairperson and Director, Pacific Engagement and International Plant Health, Australian Chief Plant Protection Office, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australia.
Mr Dominique Pelletier
IPPC Implementation and Capacity Development Committee Chairperson and National Manager, Forestry Section, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canada.
Presentation
Dr Patrizia Fracassi
Senior Nutrition and Food Systems Officer, Food and Nutrition Division (ESN), FAO
Plant health and trade in support of food security and nutrition: a food system perspective.
Presentation
Followed by Q&A session and discussion.
3. BEST PRACTICES IN PEST RISK IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT, AND MANAGEMENT
Members will present case studies regarding best practices in pest risk identification, assessment, and management, offering the opportunity to discuss benefits and challenges in practice.
Dr Antarjo Dikin
Senior Expert - Plant Quarantine Analyst, Indonesian Agriculture Quarantine Agency, Ministry of Agriculture, Indonesia.
Risk analysis practice for plant quarantine in Indonesia.
Presentation
Mr Harry Arijs
Deputy Head, Plant Health Unit, European Commission Directorate General for Health and Food Safety, European Union.
EU requirements and procedures for the management of plant health risks in trade.
Presentation
Ms Jing Huang
Senior Agronomist, Research Center of GACC for International Inspection and Quarantine Standards and Technical Regulations.
Mr Ruosi Liu
Senior Agronomist, Science and Technology Research Center of China Customs, China.
Research and practice of risk assessment methods in China.
Presentation
Ms Helen Anderson
Pest Risk Analyst, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), United Kingdom.
Identification of pests of phytosanitary concern.
Presentation
Ms Lilian Daisy Ibáñez Olate
Head of the Pest Risk Analysis Section, Plant Quarantine Sub-Department, Agricultural, Forestry and Seed Protection Division, Agriculture and Livestock Service, Chile.
Identification of best practices in pest risk assessment and management in Chile.
Presentation
Dr David Dall
Principal Scientific Analyst, Biosecurity Plant and Science Services Division, Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australia.
Maintaining a BMSB-free Australia: Assessments and practices.
Presentation
Followed by Q&A session and discussion.
4. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES IN THE APPLICATION OF PEST RISK MANAGEMENT IN TRADE
Members and industry representatives will exchange practical experiences and case studies in the application of pest risk management in trade. The session will also explore the use of reference databases and tools developed by international intergovernmental organizations.
Mr Philippe Binard
General Delegate, Freshfel Europe.
Practical problems with phytosanitary trade conditions.
Presentation
Mr Wichar Thitiprasert
Adviser, National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards (ACFS), Thailand.
Thailand experiences on pest risk management to facilitate trade.
Presentation
Mr Jose Hernandez
Senior Risk Manager, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Plant Protection and Quarantine Program (APHIS/PPQ), United States.
The PPQ risk management process.
Presentation
Mr Abdoulaye Ndiaye
Head of the Phytosanitary Legislation Division and Plant Quarantine, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Equipment, Senegal.
Evaluation and best practices in phytosanitary risk management applied to the mango sector – Constraints in Senegal and in Africa.
Presentation
Dr MaryLucy Oronje
Scientist - SPS, Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI).
Databases and tools for pest risk assessment – Capacity development opportunities for countries.
Presentation
Followed by Q&A session and discussion.
5. PANEL DISCUSSION - PEST RISK IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT, AND MANAGEMENT: CHALLENGES AND BEST PRACTICES
Panellists will exchange experiences and discuss the challenges, opportunities, and best practices related to pest risk identification, assessment, and management. The need for further IPPC guidance could also be explored.
Moderator
Dr Osama El-Lissy
IPPC Secretary
Ms Lilian Daisy Ibáñez Olate
Head of the Pest Risk Analysis Section, Plant Quarantine Sub-Department, Agricultural, Forestry and Seed Protection Division, Agriculture and Livestock Service, Chile.
Dr David Dall
Principal Scientific Analyst, Biosecurity Plant and Science Services Division, Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australia.
Mr Wichar Thitiprasert
Adviser, National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards (ACFS), Thailand.
Followed by Q&A session and discussion.
6. CLOSING REMARKS
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