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Joint Meeting on Pesticide Specifications - JMPS

The "Joint Meeting on Pesticide Specifications" (JMPS) is an expert ad hoc body administered jointly by FAO and WHO, composed of scientists collectively possessing expert knowledge of the development of specifications. Their opinions and recommendations to FAO/WHO are provided in their individual expert capacities, not as representatives of their countries or organizations.

The primary function of the JMPS are to produce recommendations to FAO and/or WHO on the adoption, extension, modification or withdrawal of specifications and to develop guidance and procedures in establishing pesticide specifications and equivalence determination which has also its relevance to the registration and quality control of pesticide in national or regional authorities.

Region:
Global
POLICY THEME:
Sustainable Agribusiness and Food Value Chains, Sustainable Food and Agriculture, Sustainable Intensification of Crop Production
FAO ROLE:
Convener