Fracht News - BMSB Season 2024/25
19/8/2024
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) recently conducted two industry sessions focusing on the upcoming Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) seasonal measures.
Our industry representative body, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) through direct engagement with DAFF has obtained the slide deck used in the presentation – which is available HERE
Additionally, please find below the summary notes:
Brief Session Summary:
- 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.
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 the BMSB webpage: agriculture.gov.au/bmsb
Thank you very much
Fracht Australia Team
