The revised ISPM 18 is now available on the IPPC website. The International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures 18 (Requirements for the use of irradiation as a phytosanitary measure) was published in 2003. The purpose of ISPM 18 is to provide generic requirements for the application of...
In an article published on 27 March 2023 (reference below), Humayra Akter et al. report a litterature review and make recommendations on research for Australian pests of quarantine concern for which irradiation could be used as a phytosanitary treatment. To protect and grow export markets for...
The Phytosanitary Irradiation Forum held at IMRP 20 in Bangkok (November 2022) was well attended and generated continued enthusiasm to ensure that this growing market is nurtured. In recent months leading members of the community have been in discussion with the iia in order to determine...