***UPDATED*** 2021-22 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) seasonal measures

Friday, August 27, 2021

Further to the announcement of the 2021-2022 BMSB seasonal measures Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received the following notification from the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) of a limited reduction in goods subject to BMSB measures for the upcoming season commencing 1 September 2021.

Specifically the:

  • removal of Chapters 36 and 93 from the  Target High Risk goods list and;
  • removal of Chapters 25,26,31,46 and 47 from the Target Risk goods list  


This week the department held a number of information sessions for the upcoming BMSB season and closed with the following key messages; shared here as a valuable reminder:



The BMSB seasonal measures are available on the BMSB webpage

To ensure you remain updated on these changes, we recommend registering to receive BICON alerts and Import Industry Advice Notices


Sal Milici - Head of Border and Biosecurity - FTA / APSA

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