As previously communicated via SPS notice G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.18, we are currently undertaking a pest risk analysis (PRA) for khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium). This update is to inform stakeholders that the PRA will now be conducted in two parts: Part 1 will focus on the plant product pathway, and Part 2 on the sea container pathway.
Importantly, this change does not alter the overall purpose or scope of the PRA. The objective remains to assess the biosecurity risks posed by khapra beetle, to evaluate the current emergency measures (also termed 'urgent actions') and to recommend effective and appropriate ongoing phytosanitary measures. These emergency measures will stay in place until the PRA is finalised, and any recommended ongoing phytosanitary measures are implemented.
We are adopting this 2-part approach because:
The biosecurity risks and emergency measures differ between the two pathways;
Risk assessments, evaluation of existing emergency measures, and proposed ongoing risk management need to be conducted separately for each pathway;
Australia and the International Plant Protection Convention have several initiatives underway targeting sea container biosecurity risks, which will influence the analysis for that pathway.
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