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 plant products that are hosts of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of this pest.
As notified in addendum G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.5, new measures for sea containers will be implemented in two stages: Phase 6A (target risk containers) and Phase 6B (high-risk containers). Further information on Phase 6A is now available, as detailed below.
Phase 6A: New measures for target risk sea containers
Phase 6A will introduce offshore treatment requirements for target risk sea containers from 12 April 2021. To comply with the new measures, all target risk containers exported on or after 12 April 2021 must be treated and accompanied by a valid treatment certificate. If a phytosanitary certificate is to be provided for sea containers, this must also be accompanied by a valid treatment certificate.
Information sessions
Australia is holding virtual information sessions for industry to provide more information on the Phase 6A changes. There are three separate information sessions to accommodate people's schedules. Please note, the content will be the same at each information session.
The information sessions will be held:
− 9:30 - 11:30 (AEDT), Tuesday, 23 February 2021
− 10:30 - 12:30 (AEDT), Thursday, 25 February 2021
− 14:00 - 16:00 (AEDT), Friday, 26 February 2021
This addendum concerns: Additional information on the implementation of Phase 6 of emergency measures.
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