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NAPPO Expert Groups (EGs) include about 150 scientific, technical, and industry subject matter experts from the 3 NAPPO member countries who are responsible for developing and delivering NAPPO projects with excellence.
Expert Groups carry out the projects approved by the Executive Committee (EC) and that form part of the NAPPO Work Program. EG members are nominated by the AMC and endorsed by the EC.
The Chairperson is responsible for ensuring that EG work is conducted on a timely basis, scheduling conference calls with the assistance of the NAPPO Secretariat, and writing or editing conference call reports (Click here to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of the EG Chair and Co-Chairperson).
Click below to see the composition of each EG; scroll down to the end of each page to see the Conference Call Reports for each EG
If you are interested in Conference Call Reports for Expert Groups that have concluded their work and have been disbanded, please contact one of the NAPPO Secretariat staff members.
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Review of RSPM 08 The Authorization of Individuals to Issue Phytosanitary Certificates |
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Development of a NAPPO Discussion Document to share information regarding alternative treatments for MeBr, with a possible goal of creating an agreed position aligned to international standards. |
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A pilot for harmonization of diagnostic protocols for seed pests focused on ToBRFV |
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Evaluating the risk associated with different types of wood packaging material – Opportunities to improve ISPM 15 compliance. |
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Fundamental review and update of RSPM 26 – Certification of commercial arthropod BCAs or non-Apis pollinators moving into NAPPO member countries, based on the latest scientific and regulatory information. |
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Development of a RSPM on systems approaches for phytosanitary certification of seeds |
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Design a standard operating procedure/ manual – outlining the methods for testing and recording the results of water bath heat |
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Identify and prioritize forest quarantine market issues and research needs and facilitate the exchange of forestry information among the 3 NAPPO countries. The Group’s deliberations may identify the need for the development of future NAPPO projects (regional standards, diagnostic protocols, discussion and/or science and technology documents, position papers or training workshops) that could also serve as models for IPPC international standards or implementation resources. |
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Discussion paper on how NAPPO member countries should prepare for the threat posed by Tuta absoluta. |
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The Phytosanitary Alert System (PAS) manages regional pest reporting and informs on emerging pest threats to the NAPPO region |
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Assistance and technical support to the IPPC ePhyto Steering Group |
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Collaborate with the Interamerican Coordinating Group in Plant Health (GICSV) - website |
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Review and update existing FDs; identify additional processes that need an FD and develop the FD. |
