As a consequence of the Mandatory fumigation program in place for The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB), this has caused a backlog for Importers requesting an officer who has either a Bio Security inspection or Imported Food Inspection (IFIP) due to an increase in Bio Security officers handling BMSB Inspections. This has caused a delay of approximately 5 – 7 working days to book an officer for inspections.
Bio Securities is monitoring the situation and trying to assist in the deployment of their staff to accommodate importers. We also take this opportunity to remind importers affected by the mandatory fumigation that all costs incurred in this including Container detention are at the importers’ account.