The 2020/21 seasonal measures for the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) have been announced by the Freight & Trade Alliance in partnership with the Department of Agriculture Cargo Consultative Committee (DCCC).
The 2020-21 BMSB season will be in effect for goods shipped from September 1, 2020 that arrive in Australian territory prior 31 May 2021(inclusive).
All Goods must be treated if exported between 1 September 2020 and 30 April 2021 inclusive.
Whilst the measures remain consistent with the 2019-2020 BMSB risk season; Portugal, Ukraine and Moldova have been added to the target risk countries list.
FTA are currently in the final stages of recording an information session by the Department on both the review and new season. This will be provided to members today – Friday, 12 June 2020.
FTA also strongly advise members to view the 2020/2021 BMSB web page when it goes live to ensure your shipments will meet all requirements.
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