IPPC Calls
IPPC calls include requests for data, information, topics for standards, phytosanitary treatments, tools for implementation, expert nominations, project proposals, support, and more. The IPPC Secretariat holds open periods on a regular and as-needed basis. If you're interested in participating in an upcoming IPPC call, you must submit your proposals or nominations to the U.S. Official Point of Contact. See submission instructions below.
Topics: Standards and Implementation
IPPC standards play a critical role in safeguarding plant resources and creating new export opportunities for producers and exporters. Priority is given to proposals that have the largest potential global impact, contribute to the purpose of the IPPC, can be implemented at the global level, clearly identify problems that need to be resolved through the development or implementation of standards, and for which there is adequate technical information available to support the proposed initiative.
The next IPPC call for topics is planned for 2025. Visit the IPPC website to view the criteria for proposals, download the submission forms, and read about other requirements.
Phytosanitary Treatment Submission Data
The IPPC Secretariat accepts submissions for phytosanitary treatment data at any time, as long as resources are available.
If you are submitting a phytosanitary treatment proposal, email it to marina.a.zlotina@usda.gov along with data and relevant references at least 120 days before the deadline (if applicable). Our experts will review both the technical aspects of your submission, as well as the accuracy of the forms.
Experts
Once the dates are confirmed for a meeting of experts to draft a standard, the IPPC Secretariat holds a call for experts. Nominations must come from the national or regional plant protection organization and should have the necessary scientific expertise and subject matter experience to assist in developing the draft standard.
If you will be submitting a nomination through APHIS, send your call for experts package to marina.a.zlotina@usda.gov at least 10 business days before the deadline so we can ensure your submission is complete.
Authors for Diagnostic Protocols
Based on the IPPC work program needs, the IPPC Secretariat solicits nominations for authors for IPPC diagnostic protocols (DPs). Visit the IPPC website to view the criteria for DP authors, download the nomination forms, and read about other requirements.
For DP author nominations originating in the United States, the nominations must be submitted to the national plant protection organization. The U.S. IPPC Official Contact Point will review the nomination and submit it to the IPPC Secretariat, if there are no further questions to the nominee.
Please note USDA has neither the funding nor legal authority to send external subject matter experts to IPPC meetings.
Send your nomination package to marina.a.zlotina@usda.gov at least 10 business days before the deadline so we can ensure your submission is complete.
