International Plant Protection Convention (IPCC)

The standard-setting body is accountable for preventing the introduction, spread, and establishment of plants and plant products. Till now IPPC has developed 36 ISPMs and several guidelines and recommendations. IPCC came into force in April 1952. It is implemented by the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures. Under the SPS agreement, the IPPC provides international standards for

Phytosanitary measures are implemented by governments to protect their plant resources from harmful pests. Nepal became a member in 1966.