Last week the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) conducted two industry sessions focusing on the upcoming Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) seasonal measures.
To assist members who were not able to attend the information sessions Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) through direct engagement with DAFF has obtained the slide deck used in the presentation - available HERE
Additionally please find below a replication of the summary notes as shared in last week via FTA member notice last week
Brief Session Summary:
Not able to attend? Review the brief session summary below.
- Review of 2023-24 BMSB Season:
- 96,275 entries referred for BMSB.
- 7,358 Inspections.
- 65,988 Whitelisted consignments treated offshore.
- 76 consignments directed for export due to arriving and not complying with conditions regarding mandatory offshore treatment requirements.
- Common Issues Encountered 2023-24 BMSB Season:
- Not treating BB, OT or FR prior to loading.
- Exceeding 120-hour post-treatment window.
- Mixing untreated target high-risk goods vs non-target-risk goods.
- Parameters of application and utilisation of a BMSB NUFT.
- Upcoming Updated Measures 2024-25 Season:
- China and the Republic of Korea have been added for heightened vessel surveillance only.
- Emerging risk countries - UK and China only.
- Important DAFF Contacts - 2024-25 Season:
A copy of the Department's presentation will be published on the BMSB webpage by the 31/08/2024. Located here: Seasonal measures for Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) - DAFF (agriculture.gov.au)
Further Information:
For further information regarding BMSB seasonal measures, visit our BMSB webpage: agriculture.gov.au/bmsb
Any enquiries or questions regarding the information sessions can be directed via email to spp@aff.gov.au