Dr. Ernst Pfeilstetter
Deputy head of institute

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Julius Kühn-Institut
Messeweg 11/12
38104 Braunschweig
Julius Kühn-Institut
Messeweg 11/12
38104 Braunschweig
Assignments and Research Activities:
- Deputy head of the JKI Institute for National and International Plant Health
- Elaboration and assessment of phytosanitary regulations and measures in the framework of EU, EPPO and within Germany
- Contribution to the implementation of phytosanitary regulations and measures in Germany
- Technical advice to the Federal Ministry for Food and Agriculture (BMEL) on phytosanitary issues
- Information and coordination with the Plant Health Services in relation to phytosanitary measures
- Quarantine related aspects of plant viruses and phytoplasmas
Participation/Memberships:
- Member of the „Standing Committee for plants, animals, food and feed, Section Plant Health“ of the European Commission and related Working Groups
- Member of the Working Group "Reduced Control Frequencies at import" of the European Commission
- Member of the “Network on Risk Assessment in Plant Health” of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
- Member of the "Panel on Phytosanitary Measures" of the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO)
- Core member for "Expert working groups on performing PRA" of EPPO
- German Phytomedical Society (DPG)