Briefing on US Fresh Potato Quarantine Talks
Overview
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will hold an online briefing on September 18, Reiwa 8, to explain the progress of quarantine consultations in connection with compiling pest risk assessment results for fresh potatoes from the United States intended for general distribution. Those wishing to participate and media representatives wishing to cover the briefing must apply through the application form by 10:00 on September 11, Reiwa 8. Photography and recording, forwarding the URL, and publishing it on social media are prohibited. Applicants will be notified of their participation status on September 16, Reiwa 8.
Key points
- The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will hold a briefing on quarantine consultations concerning fresh potatoes from the United States intended for general distribution.
- The briefing will explain the progress of consultations accompanying the compilation of pest risk assessment results.
- The briefing will be held online via Microsoft Teams on September 18, Reiwa 8, from 13:00 to 14:30.
- Applications must arrive by 10:00 on September 11, Reiwa 8, and applications by telephone should be avoided.
Overview
When another country requests the lifting of an import ban imposed on an agricultural product for plant quarantine reasons, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries consults with that country based on scientific knowledge in accordance with the WTO/SPS Agreement. Under its policy of publishing the progress of consultations at key milestones, the ministry will hold this briefing in connection with compiling pest risk assessment results for fresh potatoes from the United States intended for general distribution.
Impact
Participants are responsible for internet communication charges related to participation. Participation may be refused if the rules are not followed, and the number of participants may be adjusted if applications exceed the number of available seats.
Details
The briefing will be held online only via Microsoft Teams. Those wishing to participate must apply through the application form by the deadline, and media representatives wishing to cover the briefing must apply in the same manner as members of the general public. If multiple people from the same company or organization attend, they must use one connection. Applicants will be notified of their participation status at their registered email address on September 16, Reiwa 8.
During participation, photographing or recording the web conference, forwarding or publishing the URL on social media, and actions that obstruct the proceedings are prohibited. Participants must follow the instructions of administrative office staff. Use of a stable network environment is recommended, and personal information obtained through the application will be used only to contact the individual.