"International A1 Exhibition"
The BIE, since 1960, grants recognition to the International Horticultural Exhibitions approved by the AIPH (International Association of Horticultural Producers):
After assessment and approval of the project by the AIPH and after a submission of request for recognition by the government wishing to host the Exhibition, the General Assembly of the BIE approves the General Regulations of the International Horticultural Exhibition, provided that they do not contradict the BIE Convention.
An International Horticultural Exhibition recognized by the BIE must have a minimum duration of three months a maximum duration of six months. An interval of at least two years between two International Horticultural Exhibitions in different countries is required, while an interval of at least ten years is required if they are held in the same country. An International Horticultural Exhibition must also be held between two World Expos registered by the BIE.
Horticultural Exhibitions recognized by the BIE since 1960
| 1960 ROTTERDAM – Netherlands | 1984 LIVERPOOL – Great Britain |
| 1963 HAMBOURG - Germany | 1990 OSAKA - Japan |
| 1964 VIENNA - Austria | 1992 LA HAYE – Netherlands |
| 1969 PARIS - France | 1993 STUTTGART - Germany |
| 1972 AMSTERDAM – Netherlands | 1999 KUNMING - China |
| 1973 HAMBOURG - Germany | 2002 HAARLEMMERMEER – Netherlands |
| 1974 VIENNA - Austria | 2003 ROSTOCK - Germany |
| 1980 MONTREAL - Canada | 2006-7 CHIANG MAI - Thailand |
| 1982 AMSTERDAM – Netherlands | 2012 Venlo, Netherlands Upcoming |
| 1983 MUNICH - Germany |







