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INDUSTRY ADVISORY GROUP (IAG)
The IAG helps coordinate industry
It offers the opportunity for the industry to be involved in the design, and successful implementation of regional standards. From an industry perspective, if governments develop standards without robust industry input, they may not be practical or realistic, and therefore not supported, adopted and implemented by industry.
CANADA
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Andrew Morse |
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Andrew Morse completed an M.Sc. in Environmental Biology from the University of Guelph in 2009. Andrew’s thesis work focused on pollination of greenhouse crops, and the impact of floral volatiles on pollinator foraging decisions. Andrew began working with Flowers Canada Growers in 2011 through two projects related to management of phytosanitary risks – one focusing on Chrysanthemum White Rust and the other focusing on soil contamination in international shipments of flower bulbs. In 2015 Andrew was named one of Greenhouse Canada Magazine’s “top ten under forty”, and was promoted to Executive Director of both Flowers Canada Growers and Flowers Canada (Ontario). Andrew has worked to represent Canadian flower growers through partnering with regulators on a wide array of issues aimed at improving both regulatory compliance and business success. Andrew has contributed to numerous regulatory consultations, participated in collaborative development of industry training and certification programs, and continues to engage with both industry stakeholders and government partners in Canada and abroad. |
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USA
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Brad Gething |
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Brad Gething became a member of the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) staff in July 2013 and serves as Vice President of Science and Technology. Brad’s role includes participation in various standards and regulatory bodies, direction and promotion of research and development, and support on other technical issues related to the wood packaging industry. In addition to serving on various NAPPO Forestry Expert Groups, Gething is also a member of the International Forestry Quarantine Research Group (IFQRG) and has participated in expert working groups for the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Before becoming a member of the NWPCA team, Brad worked at Penn State University as a post-doctoral scholar, researching issues related to the phytosanitation of wood packaging and ISPM 15. Brad earned a MS and PhD degree in Materials from Penn State University, and a BS degree in chemical engineering from Bucknell University. |
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MEXICO
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Mario Puente |
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Mario Puente has 20 years of experience in phytosanitary policies, standards, and regulations for the international trade of agricultural commodities. He held several positions within Mexico’s NPPO (SENASICA). He also worked for the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), coordinating plant health projects. He presently holds the following positions:
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