Notifications for Australia (406 notifications)
This Proposal seeks to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to align the following maximum residue limits (MRLs) for various agricultural and veterinary chemicals so that they are consistent with other national regulations relating to the safe and effective use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals:Acetamiprid, Difenoconazole, Mesotrione, Methoxyfenozide, Pydiflumetofen, Pyriproxyfen and Sulfoxaflor in specified plant commodities, Tulathromycin in specified animal commodities.
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). The emergency measures are being implemented in phases and will result in changes to import conditions for plant products and sea containers. This addendum is to notify trading partners that on 28 April 2022, import conditions for seeds for sowing and a wide range of other-risk plant products exported from all countries will change. Other-risk plant products include seeds, nuts, green coffee beans, dried fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices. The complete list of in scope other-risk products (including mode of arrival, end-use and exclusions) is available on our webpage.Under Phase 4 of the emergency measures, other-risk plant products exported on or after 28 April 2022 from any country must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate with the additional declaration: "Representative samples were inspected and found free from evidence of any species of Trogoderma (whether live, dead or exuviae) in Australia's list of Trogoderma species of biosecurity concernUnder Phase 5 of the emergency measures, seeds for sowing exported on or after 28 April 2022 from any country for all arrival modes must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate with the additional declaration: "Representative samples were inspected and found free from evidence of any species of Trogoderma (whether live, dead or exuviae) in Australia's list of Trogoderma species of biosecurity concernNote:· If Other-risk plant products are packed into a container with high-risk plant products in a khapra beetle target risk country, all goods may be treated and certified using an approved option for high-risk plant products. For more information on treatment and certification requirements, see the Phase 3 webpage.· If the products will be packed into a Full Container Load/Full Container Consolidated sea container in a khapra beetle target risk country and will be unpacked in a rural khapra risk area of Australia, the sea container will need to be treated. See more details on the sea container webpage .The full list of import conditions will be updated on BICON closer to implementation. Stay up to date on the implementation of these conditions by subscribing to receive Industry Advice Notices and BICON alerts. Further informationInformation on the emergency measures for Phase 4 and Phase 5 can be found on the department's website: https://www.awe.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/pests-diseases-weeds/plant/khapra-beetle/urgent-actionsAddenda to this SPS notification will be published to notify the measures and implementation dates for subsequent phases. Complete import conditions and details regarding the measures will be outlined in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) prior to the implementation date. For further information, see:· list of other-risk plant products (including mode of arrival and end use)· urgent actions to protect against khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium· sea container measures to protect against khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium· khapra beetle bulletin· BICON case: Khapra beetle sea container measures· BICON case: Non-commodity cargo clearance For questions and information regarding sea container measures, please phone 1800 900 090 or email SPP@awe.gov.au (please title the subject line of the email with ‘khapra urgent actions'). For questions and information regarding Phase 4 and 5 measures, please phone 1800 900 090 or email imports@awe.gov.au (please title the subject line of the email with ‘Plant Tier 2 – khapra urgent actions'). For questions and information related directly to offshore khapra beetle treatments, please email offshoretreatments@agriculture.gov.au
This Proposal seeks to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to align the following maximum residue limits (MRLs) for various agricultural and veterinary chemicals so that they are consistent with other national regulations relating to the safe and effective use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals:Aclonifen, Cyflumetofen, Cyprodinil, Dithiocarbamates, Florylpicoxamid, Fludioxonil, Glyphosate, Imazapic, Imazapyr, Propiconazole and Spirotetramat in specified plant commodities Aclonifen, Cyflumetofen and Florylpicoxamid in specified animal commodities
The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has completed the risk analysis for the importation of fresh Capsicum spp. fruit (chillies and capsicums) from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu into Australia. The final report recommends a combination of risk management measures and a system of operational procedures that will reduce the risk associated with the importation of Capsicum spp. fruit from the assessed countries to achieve Australia's appropriate level of protection. The final report recommends that the importation of fresh Capsicum spp. fruit from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu into Australia be permitted, subject to the application of the phytosanitary measures, as outlined in the final report, for fruit flies, whiteflies and mealybugs. The draft report for this risk analysis was published on the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment website on 16 April 2021 for a 60 day stakeholder consultation period and was notified to WTO Members (G/SPS/N/AUS/519). The final report is available in English on the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment website at: http://www.awe.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/policy/risk-analysis/plant/capsicum-from-pacific-island-countries
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). The emergency measures are being implemented in phases and will result in changes to import conditions for plant products and sea containers.This addendum is to notify trading partners of the expected commencement of Phase 4 and Phase 5 of the khapra beetle emergency measures in early 2022, and extension of Phase 6A of the measures in late 2021.Phase 4 and 5 measuresIn early 2022, Phase 4 and Phase 5 of the khapra beetle urgent actions are expected to commence. Phase 4 will introduce revised phytosanitary certification requirements for other-risk plant products exported from all countries. Phase 5 will introduce phytosanitary certification requirements for seeds for sowing exported from all countries and arriving via all arrival modes.Summary of the new requirements:Phase Product Country of export Product requirementsPhase 4 Other-risk plant All countries Accompanied by a phytosanitary products certificate issued by the exporting country with the additional declaration: "Representative samples were inspected and found free from evidence of any species of Trogoderma (whether live, dead or exuviae) in Australia's list of Trogoderma species of biosecurity concern."Phase 5 Seeds for sowing All countries Accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the exporting country with the additional declaration: "Representative samples were inspected and found free from evidence of any species of Trogoderma (whether live, dead or exuviae) in Australia's list of Trogoderma species of biosecurity concern."Failure to comply with the above requirements may result in the export of the goods and/or the container on-arrival in Australia. We will consider transitional arrangements to accommodate consignments in-transit closer to the implementation.If the products will be packed into an FCL/FCX sea container in a khapra beetle target risk country and will unpacked in a regional grain growing area of Australia, the sea container itself will need to be treated. See further details on the sea container webpage. Extension of Phase 6A measuresFrom 12 July 2021, mandatory offshore treatment requirements were introduced for FCL/FCX containers packed with all types of goods in a khapra beetle target risk country and destined to be unpacked in a rural grain growing area of Australia. To further minimise the risk of the introduction and spread of khapra beetle to high-risk rural areas, we will be extending this requirement to include containers destined for unpack in rural nut growing areas of Australia. This will come into effect for the above FCL/FCX containers exported on or from 15 December 2021. This expansion to the Phase 6A measures is anticipated to have minimal impact to industry.Note: Upon implementation, our sea container measures webpage, BICON case: Non-commodity cargo clearance, our postcode classification search tool and Rural grain growing postcodes listing document will be updated to include the additional rural nut growing postcodes.Further informationInformation on the emergency measures for Phase 4 and Phase 5 can be found on the department's website: https://www.awe.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/pests-diseases-weeds/plant/khapra-beetle/urgent-actionsAddenda to this SPS notification will be published to notify the measures and implementation dates for subsequent phases. Complete import conditions and details regarding the measures will be outlined in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON - https://bicon.agriculture.gov.au/BiconWeb4.0) prior to the implementation date.For further information, see:· Urgent actions to protect against khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium· Sea container measures to protect against khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium· Khapra beetle bulletin;· BICON case: Khapra beetle sea container measures;· BICON case: Non-commodity cargo clearance.For questions and information regarding sea container measures, please phone 1800 900 090 or email SPP@awe.gov.au (please title the subject line of the email with 'khapra urgent actions').For questions and information regarding Phase 4 and 5 measures, please phone 1800 900 090 or email imports@awe.gov.au (please title the subject line of the email with 'Plant Tier 2 – khapra urgent actions').For questions and information related directly to offshore khapra beetle treatments, please email offshoretreatments@agriculture.gov.au
The following draft standards are proposed for inclusion in Chapter 4 (primary production standards – Australia only) of the Food Standards Code (https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/code/Pages/default.aspx): Standard 4.2.7 – Primary production and processing standard for berries Standard 4.2.8 – Primary production and processing standard for leafy vegetables Standard 4.2.9 – Primary production and processing standard for melons The proposed draft standards are included in the P1052 2nd call for submissions (2nd consultation period). This package also includes an analysis of current regulation of these sectors in Australia a microbiological risk assessment a cost benefit analysis compliance plans a consultation regulation impact statement the 2nd CFS report. The vast majority of horticultural produce is safe, however outbreaks linked to particular sectors continue to occur. In June 2018, Australia and New Zealand food minister requested that FSANZ reassess food safety risk management across several horticultural sectors; including fresh berries, fresh leafy vegetables and fresh melons. We identified the following microbial hazards as being of greatest concern: • Berries: shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), norovirus (NoV) and hepatitis A virus (HAV) • Leafy vegetables: STEC, non-typhoidal Salmonella spp. (Salmonella) and Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) • Melons: Salmonella and Listeria. Our microbiological risk assessment identified the most likely routes of contamination in each sector and proposed risk mitigation measures. Our cost benefit analysis identified the most cost effective way to reduce illness caused by the microbial hazards we identified. Based on our assessment, a combination of regulatory (i.e. standards) and non-regulatory measures is our preferred approach. FSANZ prepared three draft proposed standards (regulatory measures) - one each for fresh berries, fresh leafy vegetables and fresh melons.
Australia advises the withdrawal of regulation of 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' associated with apiaceous seeds for planting The Final pest risk analysis for Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' (G/SPS/N/AUS/512) recommended pest risk management measures for seeds for planting and tissue cultures of six apiaceous species (Anthriscus cerefolium - chervil, Apium graveolens - celery, Daucus carota - carrot, Foeniculum vulgare - fennel, Pastinaca sativa - parsnip and Petroselinum crispum - parsley). In 2021, this policy was adopted in the 'Final review of import conditions for apiaceous vegetable seeds for sowing Australia continually monitors relevant science and other information, and import conditions are revised when technically justified. Significant new scientific research has become available since the release of both policies that demonstrates that seed transmission of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (CaLso) does not occur in apiaceous species. Consequently, there is no technical justification to continue measures for CaLso on apiaceous seed for planting. The need for a polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test or hot water treatment (HWT) for CaLso on carrot, celery/celeriac, chervil, fennel, parsley, and parsnip seed for planting will end, effective 1 December 2021. However, measures will be retained for CaLso in tissue cultures of these six apiaceous species. Measures announced in 2021 for Diaporthe angelicae and Strawberry latent ring spot virus on apiaceous seed for planting will remain and await implementation.
On 9 November 2015 Australia notified of the implementation of emergency measures for the import of nursery stock, tissue cultures, cuttings, budwood, rooted plants, corms and bulbs against Xylella fastidiosa and related Xylella species. Further to notifications G/SPS/N/AUS/376, G/SPS/N/AUS/376/Add.1, G/SPS/N/AUS/376/Add.2 and G/SPS/N/AUS/376/Add.3, and based on additional information on the host range of Xylella bacteria, Australia notifies that emergency measures for Xylella will be extended to nursery stock belonging to the plant family Hypericaceae, effective 15 November 2021. These additions and current measures are described in the following links: https://www.awe.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/import/goods/plant-products/how-to-import-plants/xylella/notification-amended-emergency-quarantine-measures and https://www.awe.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/import/goods/plant-products/how-to-import-plants/xylella When published, the revised import conditions will be made available in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system: https://bicon.agriculture.gov.au/BiconWeb4.0/ViewElement/Element/Alert?elementPk=1660099
This Proposal seeks to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to align the following maximum residue limits (MRLs) for various agricultural and veterinary chemicals so that they are consistent with other national regulations relating to the safe and effective use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals: - Abamectin, Bifenazate, Bixlozone, Chlorantraniliprole, Dicamba, Pendimethalin, Procymidone and Prothioconazole in specified plant commodities; and - Cyantraniliprole and Moxidectin in specified animal commodities.
On 28 March 2021 the Australian Government introduced a new legal framework for Australia's agricultural exports, comprising the: - Export Control Act 2020 (the Act) which sets out the overarching legal framework for the regulation of exported goods including food and agricultural products from Australia; - Export Control Rules 2021 (the Rules) which are the legislative instruments that set out the operational requirements that must be met to export specific goods from Australia (eg meat). The Rules must be read in conjunction with the Act. The Australian Government is seeking comment on proposed amendments to the following: - Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021 Export Control (Meat and Meat Products Rules) 2021 Export Control (Organic Goods Rules); - 2021 Export Control (Plant and Plant Products) Rules 2021 Export Control (Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products); - Rules 2021 Export Control (Rabbit and Ratite Meat and Rabbit and Ratite Meat Products) Rules 2021; - Export Control (Wild Game Meat and Wild Game Meat Products) Rules 2021. No changes are proposed to the commodity Rules for eggs, fish, milk, miscellaneous and wood. The proposed amendments will ensure that Australia's agricultural export legislation remains modern and fit for purpose, by addressing issues identified by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) or its stakeholders. Details of the proposed amendments are available on the department's website at – Export Control Rules 2021 – Proposed amendments. The web page contains: - an exposure draft of the Export Control Legislation Amendment (2021 Measures No. 1) Rules 2021: - an outline of the proposed amendments to the Rules for animals, meat, organic goods, plant, poultry, rabbit and ratite and wild game; - links to the Act and the current versions of the Rules an online form that will enable you to comment on the proposed amendments. > The closing date for comments is 30 November 2021. Please review this information and refer any questions about the new legislation, to the department via the Australian SPS Notification Authority.
Further to notification G/SPS/N/AUS/436/Add.1, Australia advises the withdrawal of proposed regulation of a fungal pathogen associated with Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) seed for sowing. The Final review of import conditions for apiaceous vegetable seeds for sowing (final report) assessed Cercospora foeniculi as a quarantine pest for Australia and seedborne in Foeniculum vulgare and proposed its regulation. Further taxonomic review has identified that Cercospora foeniculi is a synonym of Fusoidiella anethi (the pathogen's preferred name), which is itself known by a synonym Mycosphaerella anethi that is present in Australia and not under official control. Accordingly, Cercospora foeniculi (as Fusoidiella anethi and its synonyms) is not a quarantine pest for Australia and the proposed regulation for this pathogen in the final report will not be implemented. The suspension of the fungicidal treatment requirement for Daucus carota (carrot) seed remains as previously detailed.
On 29 April 2019, Australia issued an SPS notification (G/SPS/N/AUS/473) informing trading partners of the release of the draft report for the review of import conditions for zoo bovids and their semen from approved countries, for consultation. The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has assessed submissions received during the consultation period. As a result, changes were made to proposed import conditions for the following diseases: bluetongue virus, bovine tuberculosis, bovine viral diarrhoea virus, contagious caprine pleuropneumonia, infectious bovine rhinotracheitis, lumpy skin disease and transmissible spongiform encephalopathies. Additional changes were made to clarify certain aspects of the review, and the general import requirements applied for imports of zoo animals into Australia were updated to reflect current standards. The review report has now been finalised. Imports of zoo bovids and their semen from approved countries may now occur in accordance with the import requirements detailed in the review report. Further information, including a copy of the Importation of zoo bovids and their semen: final report is available at the following web address: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity/risk-analysis/memos/ba2021-a05
This Proposal seeks to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to align the following maximum residue limits (MRLs) for various agricultural and veterinary chemicals so that they are consistent with other national regulations relating to the safe and effective use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals:- Etoxazole, Fluopyram, Flupyradifurone, Imidacloprid, Mefentrifluconazole, Proquinazid and Trifloxystrobin in specified plant commodities; - Flupyradifurone in specified animal commodities.
As set out in the Biosecurity Advice 2021-A04 (https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity/risk-analysis/memos), the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment initiated an assessment in response to stakeholder requests for an alternative heat treatment for fish and fish products for use as pet food and stockfeed imported into Australia. This draft assessment uses infectious pancreatic necrosis virus (IPNV), the most thermo-chemical treatment-resistant aquatic animal virus, as the minimum standard for aquatic pathogen inactivation. The department has undertaken this assessment to determine if IPNV is inactivated by the proposed heat treatment. Based on the outcomes of the assessment, the department proposes that the following changes to import policy are made: · The current heat treatment of 100 °C for no less than 30 minutes for fish products containing salmonid material, be reduced to a moist heat treatment of at least 85 °C for at least 25 minutes, or at an equivalent time and temperature agreed to by the department;· The current heat treatment of 80 °C for no less than 20 minutes for fish products containing non-salmonid material be increased to a moist heat treatment of at least 85 °C for at least 25 minutes, or at an equivalent time and temperature agreed to by the department;· The current restrictions on the percentage of salmonid material contained in the fish products (no more than 2%) will no longer apply. The department invites comments on technical aspects of the proposed measures. The department is interested in your comments regarding these measures providing equivalent risk management outcomes when compared to the current measures. The department will carefully consider all submissions before finalising the assessment of existing policy. A further Animal Biosecurity Advice will be issued following the consultation period. The department invites you to comment on the draft review by 1 November 2021.
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). The emergency measures are being implemented in phases and will result in changes to import conditions for plant products and sea containers. This addendum is to notify trading partners of updates to import conditions for high-risk plant products imported via all commercial pathways. New import conditions will apply to high-risk plant products exported on or after 30 September 2021. Import conditions will differ depending on the country of export. Note: The new import conditions do not apply to seeds for sowing and goods that are imported for research purposes coming as low value freight (less than AUD$1000). These enhanced import conditions for high-risk khapra beetle products are in addition to measures introduced for sea containers in April 2021. Khapra beetle target risk countries High-risk plant products exported from khapra beetle target risk countries (https://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/arrival/pests/khapra_beetle) via sea and air freight will need to be treated offshore with an approved treatment option and inspected by a government official of the exporting country. Approved treatment options are heat treatment, methyl bromide fumigation and modified atmosphere treatments. In addition to a treatment certificate, the goods must be treated within 21 days of export and be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate certifying treatment requirements have been met and that the goods are free from all live species of Trogoderma Treatment and document requirements can be found on our website via: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/pests-diseases-weeds/plant/khapra-beetle/high-risk-plant-products#phase-3-new-requirements-for-highrisk-plant-products-imported-via-all-commercial-pathways Note: Modified atmosphere treatments are a provisional option only. As such, an import permit is required. The goods must have an import permit before they arrive in Australia All other countriesHigh-risk plant products exported from all other countries via sea and air freight will need to be inspected by a government official of the exporting country and certified as free from evidence of any species of Trogoderma that are of concern to Australia (the list of Trogoderma species of concern can be found via https://www.agriculture.gov.au/pests-diseases-weeds/plant/khapra-beetleFailure to comply with these requirements may result in the export of the container and/or goods upon arrival in Australia. Other updatesPlease note, the Definition of high-risk plant products list on Australia's urgent actions website has been updated to exclude goods that are commercially processed to a powder, meal or flakes and packaged in bags less than or equal to 25kgs (such as cereal flours like semolina, wheat flour, chilli flakes and ground spices). This list can be viewed via: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/pests-diseases-weeds/plant/khapra-beetle/high-risk-plant-products#definition-of-highrisk-plant-productsFurther informationInformation on the emergency measures for high-risk plant products imported via all commercial pathways can be found on our website, and will be published in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) on 30 September 2021. Addendums to this SPS notification will be published to notify the measures and implementation dates for subsequent phases. Complete import conditions and details regarding the measures will be outlined in the BICON (https://bicon.agriculture.gov.au/BiconWeb4.0) alert prior to the implementation date. For questions and information related directly to offshore khapra beetle treatments, please email offshoretreatments@agriculture.gov.au. All other enquiries regarding these measures, please email imports@agriculture.gov.au (please title the subject line of the email with "Plant Tier 2 – khapra urgent actions").
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). The emergency measures are being implemented in phases and will result in changes to import conditions for plant products and sea containers. This addendum is to notify trading partners of updates to the exclusion list for high-risk plant products.Exclusion list:The exclusion list of high-risk plant products is relevant to khapra beetle emergency measures under Phases 1 to 3 and Phase 6A part 1.The following plant products exported on or after 2 August 2021 are no longer considered high-risk:· Commercially prepared and packaged goods that have been thermally processed so that the nature of the material has been transformed from their original raw form.· Goods that are commercially milled or ground to a powder, meal or flakes and packaged in bags less than 25kg. Note: these goods do not require mandatory treatment from khapra beetle target risk countries but commercial consignments will require a phytosanitary certificate verifying freedom from khapra beetle.· Breakfast cereals, instant cereal beverage mixes, couscous meal mixes and snack foods that are commercially prepared and retail packaged. *· Bakery and bread mixes (including whole seeds) that are commercially prepared and retail packaged. *· Commercially prepared and packaged herbal teas, with or without seeds (including loose leaf and tea bags). * An imported good is considered retail packaged if it has been commercially prepared and packaged overseas and is in a final state that requires no further processing, packaging or labelling prior to sale or use in Australia. Note: The exclusion list for other risk plant products has also been updated. However, this list only applies to Phase 4 of the emergency measures which has been placed on hold. The exclusions list has been updated on our website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/pests-diseases-weeds/plant/khapra-beetle/urgent-actionsFurther information:Information on the emergency measures for containers can be found on the department's website: http://www.awe.gov.au/khapra-containersAddendums to this SPS notification will be published to notify the measures and implementation dates for subsequent phases. Complete import conditions and details regarding the measures will be outlined in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) prior to the implementation date. For:· questions and information related directly to offshore khapra beetle treatments, please email offshoretreatments@agriculture.gov.au.· all other enquiries regarding these measures, please email imports@agriculture.gov.au (please title the subject line of the email with ‘Plant Tier 2 – khapra urgent actions').
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). The emergency measures are being implemented in phases and will result in changes to import conditions for plant products and sea containers. This addendum is to notify trading partners of provisional alternative treatment options available for high-risk plant products under Phase 3 of the emergency measures.Provisional alternative treatment options:Phase 3 of the emergency measures will commence in September 2021. It will introduce mandatory offshore treatment using an approved option for high-risk plant products exported from a khapra beetle target risk country, via all commercial air and sea pathways. Approved treatment options are heat treatment and methyl bromide fumigation. We recognise these options are not feasible for some products. As such, we have considered alternative treatment options including modified atmosphere treatments.We have published a document on our website detailing alternative treatment options available for high-risk plant products. These options are provisional measures only. Provisional measures are subject to change as further data and information becomes available.We are continuing to engage with peak industry bodies on the alternative treatment options. Further information:Information on the emergency measures for containers can be found on the department's website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/pests-diseases-weeds/plant/khapra-beetle/urgent-actions Addendums to this SPS notification will be published to notify the measures and implementation dates for subsequent phases. Complete import conditions and details regarding the measures will be outlined in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) prior to the implementation date. For:· questions and information related directly to offshore khapra beetle treatments, please email offshoretreatments@agriculture.gov.au.· all other enquiries regarding these measures, please email imports@agriculture.gov.au (please title the subject line of the email with ‘Plant Tier 2 – khapra urgent actions').
This Proposal seeks to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to align the following maximum residue limits (MRLs) for various agricultural and veterinary chemicals so that they are consistent with other national regulations relating to the safe and effective use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals:- Benzyladenine, Fluazaindolizine, Metamitron, Pydiflumetofen and Pyroxasulfone in specified plant commodities; - Fluazaindolizine and Pydiflumetofen in specified animal commodities.
The National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) of Australia, the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the Department) has reviewed on-arrival pest interceptions on imports of fresh kiwifruit from Italy and France and determined that additional pre-export measures are required. From 12 July 2021 all imports of fresh kiwifruit for human consumption from Italy or France to Australia will be required to undergo methyl bromide fumigation prior to export. Alternative mitigation measures with relevant efficacy data to support the proposal will be assessed as a priority by the Department where a submission is received from the exporting NPPOs of Italy and France.
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 granariumAs notified in addendum G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.10, implementation of additional measures under Phase 6A of the emergency measures will commence from 12 July 2021. These additional measures will introduce mandatory offshore treatment requirements for all FCL/FCX sea containers packed with all types of goods in a khapra beetle target risk country and unpacked in a rural grain growing area of Australia. To assist in preparing stakeholders for the implementation of additional measures under Phase 6A, a specific webpage outlining the sea container measures is available. This webpage can be accessed at: http://www.awe.gov.au/khapra-containersSummary of measuresThe below table provides a summary of Phase 6A measures.Note: Failure to comply with these requirements will result in export of the container upon arrival in Australia. Type of target risk container: FCL/FCX container where high-risk plant products are packed into the sea container in a khapra beetle target risk country. Implementation date: 12 April 2021 (containers exported on or after 12 April 2021). How to comply: Containers must be treated offshore prior to packing* using an approved treatment option and accompanied by a valid treatment certificate. * Note: treatment of containers already loaded with goods is acceptable for methyl bromide treatment only.Type of target risk container: FCL/FCX container where other goods are packed into the sea container in a khapra beetle target risk country and will be unpacked in a rural grain growing area of Australia. Implementation date: Will commence on 12 July 2021 (containers exported on or after 12 July 2021). How to comply: Containers must be treated offshore (prior to packing*) using an approved treatment option and accompanied by a valid treatment certificate. * Note: treatment of containers already loaded with goods is acceptable for methyl bromide treatment only.For more information on the urgent actions visit: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/pests-diseases-weeds/plant/khapra-beetle/urgent-actions Addenda to this SPS notification will be published to notify the measures and exact implementation dates for other phases under the emergency measures. Complete import conditions and details regarding the measures will be outlined in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) prior to the implementation date.