Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) has received advice from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) , via Import Industry Advice Notice 138-2026 , regarding upcoming Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) season .

The 2026-27 BMSB seasonal BMSB measures information has been updated, and the department's website reflects the current arrangements for the 2026-27 season.
There are no significant changes to the BMSB season dates, target high risk goods, or target risk countries for the 2026-27 season.

Whats New

• Addition of a NEW onshore BMSB treatment option Ethyl Formate
• Removal of the Rolled Goods Policy
• Removal of the Safeguarding Scheme

What has changed ?

The department is delivering one industry information session on the BMSB seasonal measures to apply to certain goods shipped to Australia as sea cargo between 1 September 2026 and 30 April 2027 inclusive.

This session will cover goods being imported, shipped or treated during the BMSB risk season.

BMSB information session

For further information, members are encouraged to refer directly to Import Industry Advice Notice 138-2026 as published by DAFF, or visit the BMSB webpage: agriculture.gov.au/bmsb