Introducing the FAO Phytosanitary Legislation Toolkit
In a global context marked by intensified agricultural trade, increased movement of plant commodities, and the growing threat of harmful organisms, phytosanitary safety has become an essential pillar for safeguarding ecosystem health, agricultural product quality, and food security.
This course will enable each participant to:
Understand the concept of phytosanitary legislation — a set of fundamental laws that empowers a National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) to define, regulate, and enforce phytosanitary measures.
Grasp the central role of this legislation in preventing the introduction and spread of harmful organisms, protecting agricultural and environmental systems and biodiversity, while facilitating safe and regulated trade.
Discover the international standards governing phytosanitary measures, particularly the principles promoted by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs), as well as the pest risk analysis process that supports decision-making.
Become familiar with the practical tools provided by the Toolkit for analysing, revising, developing, or harmonizing national phytosanitary legislation, in line with best practices and international requirements.
Strengthen the institutional capacities of national authorities and private-sector stakeholders responsible for plant health, in order to improve phytosanitary governance, enhance prevention, and facilitate sustainable trade while complying with international obligations.
Phytosanitary Inspection
Estimated duration : 7h00
This e-Learning course will introduce key concepts on Phytosanitary inspection and plant pests, import verification systems and methodologies for sampling consignments.
It will provide practical guidance to assist National Plant Protections organisations (NPPOs) and authorised inspection personnel in conducting an inspection in a safe and efficient manner for specific commodities such as horticultural produce and cut flowers, live plants, tubers and bulbs, seeds, nuts, grains and woods.