The UN’s International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) has reached a crucial stage in the drafting of its forthcoming “International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures” (ISPM) on the movement of grain. Once finalized, the ISPM will affect shipments of grain from the 183 government “Parties” to the Convention, and will therefore have a significant impact on grain trade operations worldwide. IGTC participants are committed to raising awareness of grain trade priorities and has identified priorities for a trade facilitative, science-led and workable standard. For more information grain trade experts from around the world can contact the Secretariat via Secretariat [at] igtcglobal.org.