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.5, new measures for sea containers will be implemented in two stages:
− Mandatory offshore treatment of target risk sea containers (commencing from 12 April 2021);
− New measures for high-risk sea containers (expected to commence in late 2021).
Further information on the upcoming measures was provided in addendum G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.7.
Information sessions
To assist treatment providers in meeting the new khapra beetle requirements for the offshore treatment of target risk sea containers, Australia is running virtual information sessions to provide more detail on the different forms of treatments and how these changes will affect treatment providers. Please note that each session will cover a different form of treatment.
The information sessions will be held:
− Methyl bromide fumigation: 15:00 - 17:00 (AEDT), Friday 26 March 2021;
− Heat treatment: 15:00 - 17:00 (AEDT), Monday 29 March 2021;
− Insecticide treatment: 15:00 - 17:00 (AEDT), Wednesday 31 March 2021.
The information sessions will cover:
− Khapra beetle treatment measures for sea containers;
− How our existing offshore treatment assurance schemes (the Australian Fumigation Accreditation Scheme and the Offshore Brown Marmorated Stinkbug Treatment Providers Scheme) will be used;
− How the requirements of our treatment methodologies apply to the treatment of sea containers.
This addendum concerns: Additional information on the implementation of Phase 6 of emergency
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