The Department of Agriculture & Water Resources ( DAWR ) has found that offshore treatments for Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) are failing to treat live insects, as a consequence of this and to manage the risk posed by this DAWR will no longer accept treatment certificates issued by any Italian Treatment provider from 9th March 2018.
Any Italian goods shipped on or before 30 April 2018 will be subject to mandatory inspection and fumigation at an approved onshore provider. Treatment certificates issued for approved BMSB treatments, other than Sulphuryl Fluoride from Italy will still be accepted.
Goods exempted from this treatment are listed below, all other goods are subject to inspection & fumigation.
Fresh Produce
Live Animals
Food for human consumption ( including beverages )
Seeds for sowing
Registered Pharmaceuticals