FTA / APSA Biosecurity Report 2025/24 - sponsored by Burlwoods Heat Treatment

Welcome to the Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) Biosecurity Report, your one-stop update on the latest operational issues and notices issued by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). This report is designed to keep you informed and prepared to manage biosecurity compliance effectively in an ever-changing landscape.

This Week's Summary

Here are the key developments for this week:

• Indonesia Tightens Fish Export Rules: Updated Health Certificates Required from 19 June
  DAFF has announced that from 19 June 2025, updated health certificate templates for fish and fish products exported to Indonesia will be available in the NEXDOC system. This follows notification from the Indonesian Quarantine Authority requiring certification that products have been inspected within 24 hours prior to signing. While certificate names and the REX process remain unchanged, exporters must ensure they use the new templates listed (FXIN01–FXIN04). Micor will be updated accordingly, and exporters are encouraged to stay subscribed for ongoing updates. Read more HERE.

• Singapore's Ace Pest Control Suspended: Offshore Treatment Certificates No Longer Accepted
  DAFF has suspended Ace Pest Control Pte Ltd (AEI: SG4018SB) from the approved list of offshore treatment providers due to critical non-compliance. As of 18 June 2025, any treatment certificates issued by this provider—regardless of date—will not be accepted. Affected consignments, including those already in transit, will be subject to inspection and biosecurity risk management upon arrival. Stakeholders are advised to check BICON and the BMSB season webpage for guidance on how such goods will be handled. Read more HERE. 

• Food Safety Now in BICON: Streamlined Access to Import Conditions for Food Products
  Effective from 15 June 2025, DAFF has updated the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) to include food safety requirements for products imported into Australia for sale. Importers and customs brokers can now search BICON to access both biosecurity and food safety conditions for specific goods using keywords, tariff codes, or scientific names. Food safety cases are displayed under a new pink banner and detail pre-import documentation, arrival testing, and post-inspection steps. This integration simplifies compliance and offers a single-source reference for food import conditions. Read more HERE. 

• Japan Stone Fruit Under Review: DAFF Launches Biosecurity Assessment for Peaches & Nectarines
  DAFF has commenced a formal review of the biosecurity import requirements for fresh peaches and nectarines from Japan. The process will involve a risk analysis to assess potential plant health risks, with a draft report expected for public consultation in early 2026. This marks a key step in evaluating future market access for Japanese stone fruit, with further details available via DAFF's Biosecurity Advice and website. Read more HERE.

Cargo Operations Snapshot

2025-2026 FTA Online CPD & CBC Training Packages

• Meeting 100 2024 – Communique 
• Meeting 99 2024 – FNL Minutes 

Biosecurity Treatment Providers Reference Group (BTPRG)

On 1 July 2020, Freight & Trade Alliance established the Biosecurity Treatment Providers Reference Group (BTPRG) designed to provide a One Voice platform for treatment providers to engage with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) to deliver nationally consistent advocacy position(s) to government to lead reform and implement best practice. You can read our terms of reference HERE.
If you would like more information, please contact John Park.  The value of the group has been acknowledged by DAFF as can be seen HERE.


As always, we encourage members to share their feedback and insights to help us identify issues and advocate for improvements on your behalf.

Tom Jensen - General Manager Freight Policy & Operations - FTA / APSA

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