Methyl Bromide TOC Members

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 an independent consultant, with expertise principally in the technologies for protection of dry commodities in storage and trade and particularly those prone to infestation by insects and similar organisms and subject to fumigation as required. These commodities include cereal grains, oilseeds, nuts and pulses and timber and wooden materials that were formerly or currently (for QPS purposes) treated with methyl bromide. At this time
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 retired from paid employment. Formerly a research scientist with the CSIRO Stored Grain Research Laboratory, CSIRO is an Australian Federal government agency.
   • Government advice and other policy development: I have carried out contractural work with Australian federal government agencies relating to quarantine matters and to methyl bromide and alternatives in the past. No current contracts.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: No fellowships, grants and the like at this time  
   • Other interests:
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is self, with UNEP support from time to time,
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: Henry Jonathan Banks 
Date: 2025-02-12
 

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 
 

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. I am Emeritus Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II . My responsibilities include teaching and research in Plant Pathology and Integrated Diseases management of air borne, soil borne and post harvest pathogensI am
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. 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Mohammed Besri 
Date: 2025-01-16 
 

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 
 

I, Guillermo Castella, residing in Uruguay, a Senior Expert of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), and 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 an independent consultant in the alternatives to the use of Methyl Bromide, I have worked for UNIDO for more than 33 years in the subject of Montreal Protocol and precisely in MB phased out projects, now I am retired and I contribute in my own capacity to the MBTOC )
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: Consultancy work for UNIDO  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: Guillermo Castella 
Date: 2025-02-01 
 

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
 

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: Nil  Government advice and other policy development: Nil
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: Nil  
   • Other interests:
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is self funded
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: Ken Glassey
Date: 2025-02-1

I, Alfrredo T. Gonzalez, residing in Philippines, a Member of the Medical and Chemicals Technical Options Committee, and 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) President of MegaManila Pest Management Specialists Inc. My company deals with fumigation of tobacco products and grains.
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: NO
   • Financial interests:NO
   • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions:NO
   • Government advice and other policy development:NO
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:NO
   • 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: Alfrredo T. Gonzalez 
Date: 2025-02-07
 

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 chief plant quarantine officer and the head of Domestic Quarantine Section, Operations Department, Yokohama plant protection station of Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries (MAFF). 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. Member counties of IPPC discuss International Standard Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) in CPM, and MB or alternatives to MB may be adopted into ISPM 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Takashi MISUMI 
Date: 2025-01-16 
 

I, Ayse OZDEM, residing in Turkey, 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), IPM, invasive insect species, quarantine agents, 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: As per job description
   • 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
   The Ozone Secretariat will support my participation by financing my travel. 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Ayse OZDEM 
Date: 2025-02-07 
 

I, Reichmuth, Prof. Dr., Christoph, residing in Germany, 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) 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
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 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: 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: 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: Insect Physiology of Respiration and Response towards Pheromones, Food Packaging for Protection against Pest Insects
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is the Federal German Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety ad Consumer Protection
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: Reichmuth, Prof. Dr., Christoph 
Date: 2025-02-08
 

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 
 

I, Timothy Widmer, residing in United States of America, 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 former National Program Leader for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), an agency in theUnited States Department of Agriculture (USDA) (Retired). I am currently on contract with the USDA, ARS. My responsibilities include providing advice and consultation for national and regional research programs, in ARS, that are related to plant health.The emphasis of the research program is the development of effective disease managementstrategies that are environmentally friendly, safe for consumers, and compatible with sustainableand protable crop production.
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:
   • 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 Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.
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: Timothy Widmer 
Date: 2025-01-23