Phase 6A , as of 12 July 2021, Full Container Load/Full Container Consolidated (FCL/FCX) containers that are packed in a khapra beetle target risk country and will be unpacked in a rural grain growing area of Australia (see attached postcode list) must be treated offshore using an approved treatment option. These measures apply to the above containers exported on or from 12 July 2021.
This measure has been expanded to further minimize the risk of the introduction and spread of khapra beetle to high-risk rural areas.
As part of this, Full Container Load/Full Container Consolidated (FCL/FCX) containers that are packed in a khapra beetle target risk country and will be unpacked in a rural nut growing postcode of Australia must be treated offshore using an approved treatment option. This requirement will only apply to containers exported on or after 15 December 2021.
The container must be:
- treated prior to packing, except if using methyl bromide fumigation
- o If using methyl bromide fumigation, the container can be treated when empty or when packed (provided it complies with our requirements)
- treated within 21 days prior to export
- accompanied by appropriate certification.
Failure to comply with these requirements will result in the export of the container upon arrival in Australia.
Important: The target of these treatments is the container and not the goods/commodity being shipped within the container. However, the goods may also need to be treated offshore under Phase 3 of the urgent actions.
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