On 4 August 2020, Australia issued a SPS notification (G/SPS/N/AUS/502) informing trading partners of its intention to implement emergency measures to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium).
As notified in addendum G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.6, implementation of Phase 6A of the emergency measures will commence from 12 April 2021. Phase 6A will introduce mandatory offshore treatment requirements for target risk sea containers.
The webpage includes updated/new information on the following components of the Phase 6A emergency measures:
− implementation dates;
− treatment options, rates and requirements;
− approved treatment providers;
− treatment certification requirements;
− February 2021 information sessions (see G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.6)
Please also note that while these measures will be commencing from 12 April 2021, start dates will now be staggered depending on the type of target risk container.
Note: Failure to comply with these requirements will result in export of the container upon arrival in Australia.
This addendum concerns: Other: Additional information on the implementation of Phase 6 of emergency measures
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