As of the 1st of September and until 30 April 2025 (inclusive), BMSB seasonal measures will apply to targeted goods manufactured in or shipped from target risk countries between these dates and to vessels that berth, load, or tranship from target risk countries within the...
The 1st of July saw the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) launch AusTreat: a new initiative aimed at ensuring imported goods undergo proper biosecurity treatment before entering Australia. AusTreat is a holistic integrated scheme that will enable a more efficient and future-ready biosecurity system,...
The 2023-24 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) risk season officially ended as of the 1st of May 2024. Goods shipped on board or vessels departing from BMSB-identified target risk countries will no longer be subject to the BMSB seasonal measures, such as seasonal pest inspection...
The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry (DAFF) have updated their guidelines & instructions covering mandatory pre-shipment fumigation requirements to protect against BMSB over the 2022/2023 high risk season. These measures will come into effect on 1st September 2022 (date of shipment from origin port)...