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BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG (BMSB) - RELEASED MEASURES for BMSB SEASON 2022/23

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Seasonal measures for Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB)

As advised by the Department of Agriculture.

What's New?

• Emerging risk countries - China and UK identified, with set periods for random onshore inspections (China 1 Sept thru 31 Dec & UK 1 Dec thru 30 April)
• Chapters 94 and 95 will be subject to random inspections for emerging risk countries
• 120 hours policy been amended for goods that have been rolled (with evidence)
• Inspect (unpack) Inspections instead of Secure Seals intact inspections at Approved Arrangements

BMSB seasonal measures will apply to targeted goods manufactured in or shipped from target risk countries, that have been shipped between 1 September and 30 April (inclusive), and to vessels that berth, load, or tranship from target risk countries within the same period.

If your goods are classed as target high risk (click for link), they will require mandatory treatment. 

If your goods are classed as target risk (click for link), they will be subject to random inspection.

If your goods are not found in either category, they are not subject to BMSB measures, however, will be subject to the measures if packed with target high risk or risk goods.

Note: The shipped-on board date, as indicated on the Ocean Bill of lading, is the date used to determine when goods have been shipped. “Gate in” dates and times will not be accepted to determine when goods are shipped.

The Department of Agriculture continuously review the measures throughout the season and may make necessary adjustments based on detections of BMSB and changes in the risk pathways.

Please find attached:

1. BMSB Target Risk Countries
2. BMSB Treatment Measures for goods

For further information relating to this subject please contact your local TCF representative.