As outlined in last weeks' BMSB Executive Update # 2,  Andrew Crawford (Head of Border and Biosecurity - FTA) and I met in Canberra with executives from the Department of Agriculture and at Parliament House with advisors for the Minister for Agriculture - one of the key issues raised was the lack of availability of a list of approved offshore treatment providers for 2019/20 season.

Refer:

BMSB Executive Update # 2
DCN - Update on BMSB Reforms
 

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is pleased to advise that the Department of Agriculture has since released preliminary details of approved treatment providers registered under the scheme that have demonstrated their capacity to conduct BMSB treatments for the 2019-20 BMSB season - refer HERE.

Please also note that all treatment providers approved for the 2018-19 BMSB season must re-apply to join the Scheme for the 2019-20 BMSB season.

New applicants and previously approved treatment providers can apply to the join the scheme for the 2019-20 season by completing the application form on the Offshore BMSB treatment providers scheme webpage.

Andrew Crawford - FTA / APSA

WEBINAR - FREE & EXCLUSIVE TO FTA, APSA & CTAA MEMBERS

BMSB - Preparing for the 2019/2020 Season

11am to 12pm (AEST) Monday 12 August 2019  

Here is a chance for a final re-cap on Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) measures as we approach the 1 September 2019 commencement date for the 2019/2020 season.

In our upcoming webinar, Andrew Crawford (Head of Border and Biosecurity - FTA), will discuss the following compliance and operational matters:

• when do measures apply;

• target risk countries;

• measures relating to goods;

• mandatory treatment for target high risk goods;

• target high risk goods;

• bulk goods including open top and flat rack containers;

• FCL and FCX;

• LCL and FAK;

• Safeguarding arrangements;

• Treatment assurance measures;

• Treatment minimum standards; and

• Offshore Treatment Provider Scheme.

CPD points

Following the webinar, an online assessment and resources will be available viawww.ComplianceNetFTA.com.au

Preparing for 2019/20 BMSB Season (3 CPD Points - Stream A -– FTA095)

NOTE: Individual members and employees of Premium Members with online CPD packages can access this material at no cost using the supplied promotional codes - for further detail please click HERE.

Industry workshops for LCL/FAK Process

In preparation for the 2019-20 BMSB season, the Department of Agriculture will be hosting Industry information workshops in Melbourne on 5 August and in Sydney on 6 August for those involved with importing or handling LCL/FAK consignments that require increased intervention during the 2019-20 BMSB risk season.

Master consolidators, freight forwarders, importers, customs brokers, biosecurity industry participants, stevedores, wharf operators and treatment providers are encouraged to attend.

The workshops will also have teleconference facilities available for those unable to attend in person. Industry members are asked to register which workshop they wish to attend, and if via teleconference through the departments BMSB webpage.