The official web site for the International Plant Protection (IPPC) Convention. The IPPC is an international treaty whose purpose is to secure a common and effective action to prevent the spread and introduction of pests of plants and plant products, and to promote appropriate measures for their control. The Convention extends to the protection of natural flora and plant products. With links to National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs) and Regional Plant Protection Organizations (RPPOs) which help contracting parties meet their IPPC obligations. Standards, news, meetings and legal texts are available (1952, 1979, & 1997) on the site. In English, French and Spanish.
