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Description of content: The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is replacing the current Methyl Bromide Fumigation Methodology Version 2.0 with version 3.0 of the Methyl Bromide Fumigation Methodology (the methodology) on 1 May 2025. The methodology sets out the minimum requirements for treatment providers performing methyl bromide fumigations on commodities and/or associated packaging suited to such treatments for Quarantine and Pre-shipment purposes. Treatment providers treating goods with methyl bromide destined for Australia need to comply with the methodology in accordance with Australian import conditions.
The published document has been available since 5 August 2024 on the Methyl bromide fumigation methodology – Prepare now for 2025 update page.The new methodology will come into force on the 1 May 2025. There are changes to the documentation requirements for both the record of fumigation and treatment certificate. New templates are available on the Prepare Now webpage.To ensure a smooth transition to the new requirements, Australia will continue to accept treatment certificates issued under the version 2.0 requirements until 30 June 2025. After this date, treatment certificates must comply with the requirements of version 3.0 of Australia’s Methyl Bromide Fumigation Methodology. There will be no changes to phytosanitary certificate requirements as a result of this change.