Commission On Phytosanitary Measures

Commission on Phytosanitary Measures in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, commission on phytosanitary measures is: established under the auspices of the Food and Agricultural Organization through the 1997 revision of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). The entries on trade policy are here. Its main functions are (a) to review the state of plant protection in the world and the need for action to control the international spread of pests and their introduction into endangered areas, (b) develop and adopt international standards, and (c) establish rules for the resolution of disputes concerning obligations under the IPPC. The entries on trade policy in the Encyclopedia are here. Until the entry into force of the revised IPPC, the Commission is known as the Interim Commission on Phytosanitary Measures.[1]

Commission on Phytosanitary Measuresin the wold Encyclopedia

For an introductory overview on international trade policy, see this entry.

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Notes and References

1. Dictionary of Trade Policy, “Commission on Phytosanitary Measures” entry (OAS)

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