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Phytosanitary glossary

This multilingual glossary was produced by the Plant Production and Protection Division (AGPM).

Otherwise published as “ISPM5 - Glossary of phytosanitary terms”, this standard contains a listing of relevant terms and definitions associated with the phytosanitary systems worldwide. It has been developed to provide a harmonized internationally agreed vocabulary on implementation of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs).

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