Ratification 2021

Ratification of 2021 taxonomy proposals

The process of ratifying the next update to the ICTV taxonomy is underway. ICTV Members (consisting of Executive Committee (EC) Members, Subcommittee Members, Study Group Chairs, Life Members, and National Members) are currently voting to ratify the proposals discussed and approved by the EC during its 53rd meeting in July, 2021. The EC has approved 172 separate proposals describing thousands of proposed taxonomic changes for consideration by the ICTV membership.