DAFF - IIAN : 118-2026 Management of in-transit consignments treated by certain Indian Fumigation providers

Monday, July 13, 2026

 

 

Who does this notice affect?

Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators

 

 

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

 

Management of in-transit consignments treated by certain Indian Fumigation providers 

 

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received advice from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of via Import Industry Advice Notice 118-2026 of changes to the management of in-transit consignments treated by certain Indian fumigation providers under the Australian Fumigation Accreditation Scheme (AFAS).


DAFF has advised that thirteen (13) offshore treatment providers in India have either been suspended or withdrawn from AFAS following the identification of critical non-compliance or notification from providers of their intention to withdraw during compliance verification activities.

According to DAFF, these changes are necessary to manage the biosecurity risks associated with consignments treated by the affected providers and will impact certain in-transit consignments subject to khapra beetle treatment requirements, including high-risk plant products and sea containers.

Suspended providers

  • M/s Kirpal Pest Control (AEI: IN0455MB)
  • M/s G. D. Fumigation (AEI: IN0633MB)
  • M/s DPCS Pest Control (AEI: IN0203MB)
  • M/s Pest Control Agency (AEI: IN0401MB)
  • M/s Benison Fumigation Services (AEI: IN0455MB)
  • M/s Aryan Fumigation & Pest Management Services (AEI: IN0584MB)
  • M/s Deva Singh Sham Singh Exports (AEI: IN0830MB)

Withdrawn providers

  • M/s CaribEx Agri Care Services Pvt. Ltd (AEI: IN0487MB)
  • M/s Ved Perkash Goel & Company (AEI: IN0535MB)
  • M/s Aarav Pest Management (AEI: IN0567MB)
  • M/s Shiv Shakti Pest Control & Fumigation Services (AEI: IN0692MB)
  • M/s RJT Pest Control (AEI: IN0766MB)
  • M/s New Ocean Fumigation Services (AEI: IN0809MB)

DAFF has outlined specific management arrangements for consignments already in transit, with different requirements applying depending on the treatment provider and the nature of the goods. These arrangements include onshore treatment, inspection and, in some circumstances, submission of treatment plans for departmental approval.

Given the complexity of the requirements and the differing treatment pathways, members are strongly encouraged to review the full details contained in Import Industry Advice Notice 118-2026  to determine the arrangements applicable to their consignments.

Lucy Robinson - Licensed Customs Broker
Head of Border, Biosecurity & Logistics - FTA / APSA