BMSB

Goods to Australia mandatory treatment

The Australian agricultural Dept. introduces seasonal import measures to manage the risk of Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) during the high risk season. New seasonal measures will apply for goods shipped on or between 1 September 2018 to 30 April 2019.These measures will include mandatory treatment and increased intervention before arrival into Australian territory. All goods must still meet standard import conditions in BICON.All BMSB treatment providers in Italy and the United States must register with the Australian Agricultural Department. The Department will add treatment providers who meet detailed requirements to the approved list of offshore treatment providers.
The Australian Department  will only accept BMSB treatment certificates from providers included on this list. This will be in
effect for the 2018-19 BMSB season.