Methyl Bromide TOC Members

Methyl Bromide TOC Members

Co-Chair

Name
Affiliation
Country
Independent Consultant
Colombia
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Marta Pizano, residing in Colombia, a Co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP)Co-chair of MBTOC, and Member of the TEAP Replenishment Task Force (RTF) declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, Its Technical Options Committees and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies (“the COI Guidelines”) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
  2. I am an independent consultant often working for the Montreal Protocol Implementing Agencies. In the past I have been involved with methyl bromide users and other key stakeholders in many countries, to identify and implement alternatives to methyl bromide, including research on QPS uses and their alternatives. Currently, I also consult for the agencies on other topics related to ODS and the Montreal Protocol, for example the sustainability of the phase-out achieved for different ODS, clarification on exempted uses, communication materials to raise awareness on various issues relating to the Protocol and its Kigali Amendment, SDGs, gender mainstreaming and others of relevance to the Protocol. I have worked for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Ozone Secretariat and the World Bank (WB). Currently, I mostly assist the OzonAction Programme of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) with commuication materials . I have also assisted the Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund (MLF) with monitoring and evaluation work. These assignments are conducted on a short-term basis, as an external consultant.
  3. This declaration constitutes my written agreement, pursuant to paragraph 8 of the COI Guidelines, to comply with the Guidelines. I understand that this written agreement is a condition of my service.
  4. My interests, and those of my personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Consultant, as described above
    • Government advice and other policy development: No
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: No
    • Other interests: Consultant for International agencies such as USAID, CBI, ITC, UNDP and others mainly on enhancing competitiveness in agricultural sectors (mainly horticulture) geared for export in developing countries; climate smart agriculture; replacing highly toxic pesticides; and others. Editor and writer.
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is UNEP through its Ozone Secretariat, covering my travel and accomnodation plus an administrative fee for report preparation, meeting organization and others as related to the TEAP and MBTOC. As a consultant who is self- employed, I conduct other work related to the Panel and MBTOC on a voluntary (unpaid) basis.
  6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines.
  7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
  8. I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Marta Pizano
Date: 2026-01-08

La Trobe University
Australia
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Ian Porter, residing in Australia, a Technical Options Committee Co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) and Co-chair of MBTOC declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, Its Technical Options Committees and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies (“the COI Guidelines”) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
  2. Besides my contributions to the Parties of the Montreal Protocol, I work as a Research Professor at Latrobe University in Victoria, Australia. I have led research programs related to seeking alternatives to non QPS (Quarantine and Preshipment) and QPS uses of methyl bromide and methods to reduce emissions of nitrous oxide in horticultural industries and other projects related to control of soilborne plant pathogens. My team still lead programs related to seeking alternatives for methyl bromide for QPS uses. I also lead other programs not related to ODS substances, including understanding the impact of smoke taint from bushfires in the wine industry. In the past I have also acted as a consultant to governments and implementing agencies to review uses and develop strategic plans to phase out methyl bromide.
  3. This declaration constitutes my written agreement, pursuant to paragraph 8 of the COI Guidelines, to comply with the Guidelines. I understand that this written agreement is a condition of my service.
  4. My interests, and those of my personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: I lead a research team who partly conduct research on alternatives to methyl bromide for Quarantine and Preshipment uses.
    • Government advice and other policy development: I provide technical advice to governments on ODS sustances as required
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None related to ODS susbstances
    • Other interests: None related to ODS susbstances
  5. The source of funding for part of my participation in the work of TEAP is from a fund at the Ozone Secretariat. The rest of my work is done voluntarily.
  6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines.
  7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
  8. I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Ian Porter
Date: 2026-01-20

Member

Name
Affiliation
Country
Independent Consultant
Uruguay
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Guillermo Castella Lorenzo, residing in Uruguay, a Member of MBTOC declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, Its Technical Options Committees and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies (“the COI Guidelines”) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
  2. I am consultant, ex Staff Member from UNIDO, I have been worked more than 30 years in projects related to the elimination of Methyl Bromide
  3. This declaration constitutes my written agreement, pursuant to paragraph 8 of the COI Guidelines, to comply with the Guidelines. I understand that this written agreement is a condition of my service.
  4. My interests, and those of my personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Independent Consultant, and retired from UNIDO
    • Government advice and other policy development: None
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
    • Other interests: None
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is financed by UNEP
  6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines.
  7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
  8. I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Guillermo Castella Lorenzo
Date: 2026-01-14

Independent Expert
Australia
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Henry Jonathan Banks, residing in Australia, a Member of MBTOC declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, Its Technical Options Committees and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies (“the COI Guidelines”) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
  2. I am a member of MBTOC and former Co-Chair. Independent expert in postharvest protection and storage of durable foodstuffs and similar commodities, with specialisation in treatments for insect pest control with fumigants and controlled atmospheres.
  3. This declaration constitutes my written agreement, pursuant to paragraph 8 of the COI Guidelines, to comply with the Guidelines. I understand that this written agreement is a condition of my service.
  4. My interests, and those of my personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Self employed as an independent consultant. Director of my self-managed superannuation Fund. Currently consulting with Graincorp, a grain storage company, on some fumigation safty issues.
    • Government advice and other policy development: None current
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None current
    • Other interests: Currently engaged as an independent Expert Witness in a matter concerning insect pests in a foodstuff.
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is self-funding, with income generated from consultancies and allied activities and support from time to time from UNEP
  6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines.
  7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
  8. I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Henry Jonathan Banks
Date: 2026-01-13

Independent Expert
Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, fred bergwerff, residing in Netherlands, a Member of MBTOC declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, Its Technical Options Committees and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies (“the COI Guidelines”) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
  2. I am more or less retired as they call this but do still some R&D work and start up from innovations coming out of this R&D like sterilization with 3 D violed, insect trap monitoring system by remote , Bio char production with clean technology
  3. This declaration constitutes my written agreement, pursuant to paragraph 8 of the COI Guidelines, to comply with the Guidelines. I understand that this written agreement is a condition of my service.
  4. My interests, and those of my personal partner and dependents include the following  
    • Proprietary interests:
    • Financial interests:
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions:
    • Government advice and other policy development:
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:
    • Other interests:
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is out of my own pocket
  6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines.
  7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
  8. I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: fred bergwerff 
Date: 2025-02-07 
 

Hassan II Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medecine
Morocco
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Mohammed Besri, residing in Morocco, a Member of MBTOC declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, Its Technical Options Committees and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies (“the COI Guidelines”) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
  2. 2. I am Emeritus Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, Hassan II Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary medicine . My responsibilities include teaching and research in Plant Pathology and Integrated Diseases management of air borne, soil borne and post harvest pathogens.
  3. This declaration constitutes my written agreement, pursuant to paragraph 8 of the COI Guidelines, to comply with the Guidelines. I understand that this written agreement is a condition of my service.
  4. My interests, and those of my personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Consultancies with UNEP and UNIDO and other international organisations
    • Government advice and other policy development: None
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
    • Other interests: None
  5. 5. As an A5 member, my travel and accommodation to attend the MBTOC meetings are funded by UNEP’s Ozone Secretariat. I conduct all work relating to MBTOC on a voluntary (unpaid) basis
  6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines.
  7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
  8. I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Mohammed Besri
Date: 2026-01-09

Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS)
China
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Aocheng Cao, residing in China, a Member of MBTOC declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, Its Technical Options Committees and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies (“the COI Guidelines”) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
  2. I am a Research Professor at the Institute of Plant Protection (IPP), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS). My responsibilities include the development of chemical and non- chemical technologies to control soil-borne diseases, nematodes and weeds, and the implement of Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants.
  3. This declaration constitutes my written agreement, pursuant to paragraph 8 of the COI Guidelines, to comply with the Guidelines. I understand that this written agreement is a condition of my service.
  4. My interests, and those of my personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: by Institite of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, a non-profit institution.
    • Government advice and other policy development: Provide technical support to Chinese Government.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: DPaid by the Institute of Plant Protection, CAAS. IPP and CAAS receives funds from Chinese Government to develop new technologies for control of soil pests.
    • Other interests: No.
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is UNEP.
  6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines.
  7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
  8. I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Aocheng Cao 
Date: 2025-01-17 
 

Tianjin Customs District P.R. China
China
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Fenfen Kang, residing in China, a Member of MBTOC declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, Its Technical Options Committees and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies (“the COI Guidelines”) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
  2. I am a Research Professor of Tianjin customs of the People's Republic of China. My responsibilities include research on MB exempted uses for QPS, MB alternative technologies, such as irradiation treatment, cold treatment, heat treatment and new fumigant development, MB emission reduction technologies.
  3. This declaration constitutes my written agreement, pursuant to paragraph 8 of the COI Guidelines, to comply with the Guidelines. I understand that this written agreement is a condition of my service.
  4. My interests, and those of my personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: by Tianjin Customs District P.R. China, a non-profit institution.
    • Government advice and other policy development: Provide technical support to Chinese Government.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: Paid by Tianjin Customs District P.R. China. Tianjin Customs District receives funds from Chinese Government to develop new MB alternative technologies for QPS use.
    • Other interests: No.
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is UNEP.
  6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines.
  7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
  8. I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Fenfen Kang
Date: 2025-01-30
 

Independent Expert
New Zealand
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Ken Glassey , residing in New Zealand, a Member of MBTOC declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, Its Technical Options Committees and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies (“the COI Guidelines”) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
  2. I am a retired biosecurity adviser that specialised in a wide range of treatments to deal with pests applied to a wide range of goods.
  3. This declaration constitutes my written agreement, pursuant to paragraph 8 of the COI Guidelines, to comply with the Guidelines. I understand that this written agreement is a condition of my service.
  4. My interests, and those of my personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Retired
    • Government advice and other policy development: None
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
    • Other interests: None
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is UNEP
  6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines.
  7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
  8. I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Ken Glassey
Date: 2026-01-29

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), Japan Yokohama
Japan
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Takashi MISUMI, residing in Japan, a Member of MBTOC declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, Its Technical Options Committees and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies (“the COI Guidelines”) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
  2. I am a Director of the Research Division, Yokohama Plant Protection Station, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries (MAFF) JAPAN. My responsibilities include technical advice on development of plant quarantine treatments as phytosanitary measures. Methyl bromide (MB) or MB alternative fumigations or techniques may be included in the phytosanitary measures.
  3. This declaration constitutes my written agreement, pursuant to paragraph 8 of the COI Guidelines, to comply with the Guidelines. I understand that this written agreement is a condition of my service.
  4. My interests, and those of my personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: I am employed by Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries (MAFF) Government of Japan.
    • Government advice and other policy development: As one of technical experts, I give technical advice to Japanese delegation for The Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) under International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). Member counties of IPPC discuss International Standard Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) in CPM, and MB or alternatives to MB may be adopted into ISPMs as phytosanitary treatments.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: N/A
    • Other interests: N/A
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of MBTOC is the International Department of MAFF. The Operations Department of Yokohama plant protection station is not under the jurisdiction of the International Department of MAFF.
  6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines.
  7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
  8. I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Takashi MISUMI
Date: 2026-01-15

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Türkiye
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Ayşe Özdem, residing in Türkiye, a Member of MBTOC declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, Its Technical Options Committees and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies (“the COI Guidelines”) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
  2. I am (describe your activity)Assoc. Prof. Dr Ayse Ozdem. I have been working as an entomologist researcher in Ankara Plant Protection Central Research Institute. Also I have been working as the Institute Director since 2022. I have taken part in many national and international projects as a leader and assistant researcher. I have been conducted on scientific research and projects with my colleague. In the field of entomology, I carry out research on alternative control methods (biotechnical and biological control) to control harmful insects, IPM applications, invasive insect species, quarantine insects and their control, monitoring of vector insects, their biology and control.
  3. This declaration constitutes my written agreement, pursuant to paragraph 8 of the COI Guidelines, to comply with the Guidelines. I understand that this written agreement is a condition of my service.
  4. My interests, and those of my personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: I am employed by Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Government of Türkiye.
    • Government advice and other policy development: I am member of the EPPO Panel on Diagnostics and Quality Assurance behalf of Türkiye
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
    • Other interests: None
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of MBTOC is the Ozone Secretariat support my participation by financing my travel and per diem. My other expenses will be supported by Republic of Turkiye Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
  6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines.
  7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
  8. I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Ayşe Özdem
Date: 2026-01-29

Instituto Nacionald e Tecnología Agropecuaria
Argentina
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Alejandro Valeiro , residing in Argentina, a Member of MBTOC declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, Its Technical Options Committees and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies (“the COI Guidelines”) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
  2. I am retired from R&D activities but still working in the liaison between INTRA and international institutions
  3. This declaration constitutes my written agreement, pursuant to paragraph 8 of the COI Guidelines, to comply with the Guidelines. I understand that this written agreement is a condition of my service.
  4. My interests, and those of my personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Consultant in different projects  Government advice and other policy development:
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:
    • Other interests:
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is UNEP
  6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines.
  7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
  8. I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Alejandro Valeiro 
Date: 2025-01-16 
 

Member

Name
Affiliation
Country
Draslovka
Australia
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Matthew Hall, residing in Canada, a Consulting Expert of MBTOC declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, Its Technical Options Committees and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies (“the COI Guidelines”) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
  2. I am a Consulting Expert for MBTOC. I provide expertise on fumigants that can replace methyl bromide for QPS purposes.
  3. This declaration constitutes my written agreement, pursuant to paragraph 8 of the COI Guidelines, to comply with the Guidelines. I understand that this written agreement is a condition of my service.
  4. My interests, and those of my personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body. I am employed by Draslovka. A private company that manufactures alternative fumigants to methyl bromide. These alternatives include ethyl formate, hydrogen cyanide and ethanedinitrile. My partner and dependents have no proprietary interests.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Draslovka (Head of Phytosanitary & Market Access Affairs/Head of the Americas (NA/LATAM), Charles Darwin University (Animal Ethics Committee, category D member), Journal of Stored Products Research (Editorial Board)
    • Government advice and other policy development: New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (2020-2021). Two technical reports were prepared for research projects on (1) Optimise methyl bromide application & (2) assessment of methyl bromide fumigation recapture regimes.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: Not applicable
    • Other interests: Postgraduate supervision. Optimising phosphine as a phytosanitary treatment for export logs, University of Auckland, New Zealand (2016-2020). Understanding the underlying mechanisms behind the toxicity of alternative fumigants, Massey University, New Zealand (2016-2020).
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is Draslovka.
  6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines.
  7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
  8. I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Matthew Hall
Date: 2026-01-12

Humboldt-University of Berlin
Germany
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Prof. Dr., Christoph Reichmuth, residing in Germany, a Consulting Expert of MBTOC declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, Its Technical Options Committees and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies (“the COI Guidelines”) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
  2. 2. I am retired senior Professor of Humboldt University of Berlin, Faculty of Life Sciences, Albrecht Daniel Thaer- Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, special expertise in Stored Product Protection and Fumigation and Integrated Pest Control and former Director of a Research Institute of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity: Julius Kühn Institute (JKI) Federal Research Institute for Cultivated Plants
  3. This declaration constitutes my written agreement, pursuant to paragraph 8 of the COI Guidelines, to comply with the Guidelines. I understand that this written agreement is a condition of my service.
  4. My interests, and those of my personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: o I am former Director of the German Federal Institute of Ecological Chemistry, Plant Chemistry and Stored Product Protection of the German Federal Ministry for Nutrition and Agriculture ; member of MBTOC since 1991, former Consultant of World Health Organzation (WHO), Council of Europe, various German Developmental Aid Agencies
    • Government advice and other policy development: o My research institute was responsible for advice for the German Federal Government in the field of Registration of Chemicals for Protection of Plants and Harvested Products
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: o Grant for Research and Development: Impact of Fumigants on the Environment, Replacement of Toxic Chemicals for Protection of Plants and Stored Agricultural Products by Inert Atmospheres, Pheromones and Traps for Early Detection of Pest Insects, Development of Acoustic Devices for Detection of Internally Feeding Pest Insects in Grain Storage, Pressure Testing of Structures prior to Fumigation ; One Year Grant to Join the Australian Stored Grain Research Laboratory in Canberra, Guest Professor in Rosario/ Argentina for Lectures on Protection of Stored Grain Grain
    • Other interests: General aspects of Integrated Stored Product and Material Protection; Insect Physiology of Respiration and Response towards Pheromones, Food Packaging for Protection against Pest Insects
  5. 5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is the Federal German Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety
  6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines.
  7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
  8. I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Prof. Dr., Christoph Reichmuth
Date: 2026-01-31

Ag Compass Consulting, LLC
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Timothy Widmer, residing in United States of America, a Consulting Expert of MBTOC declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, Its Technical Options Committees and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies (“the COI Guidelines”) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
  2. I am a consultant for a private business and have a contract with the United States Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service. In this capacity, I consult on matters related to agricultural research and biosecurity.
  3. This declaration constitutes my written agreement, pursuant to paragraph 8 of the COI Guidelines, to comply with the Guidelines. I understand that this written agreement is a condition of my service.
  4. My interests, and those of my personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: I am the owner of a private consultant business that advises on research programs.
    • Government advice and other policy development: As a private consultant, I could be asked to provide only technical advice on pest control, including the use of methyl bromide or alternatives, as used for pest, weed, or plant disease control. I am not involved in policy decisions.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: I do not have any paid research activities, fellowships or grants.
    • Other interests: I have no interests that may run in conflict with TEAP or MBTOC.
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is through personal assets only.
  6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines.
  7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
  8. I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Timothy Widmer
Date: 2026-01-08