Additional Countries Subject to Seasonal Measures for the 2020-21 Season to Manage the Risk of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Title of original notification This measure builds on G/SPS/N/AUS/479. Title of the notified document http://www.agriculture.gov.au/bmsb.

In response to the rapid expansion of brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) throughout Europe and North America, the Australian Government has added four more countries to be targeted for seasonal measures for the 2020-21 season to manage the risk of BMSB arriving in Australia.
Target risk countries have increased from 33 in the 2019-20 risk season to 37 in the 2020-21 season. Further information on the seasonal measures, including advice on target risk countries, measures for vessels, target high risk goods, measures relating to goods, exemptions, treatment options and rates, safeguarding arrangements and Industry Advice Notices are published on agriculture.gov.au/bmsb.
The new countries to be affected are:KazakhstanPortugalMoldovaUkraineA pest risk analysis report that identifies BMSB as a pest requiring risk management measures in order to achieve the appropriate level of protection for Australia was released in December 2019 and is available at:http://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity/risk-analysis/plant/brown-marmorated-stink-bug