Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle.

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1. 28 August 2026

   AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.27Emergency measure

   Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle

   Release of the final pest risk analysis for khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) – Part 1 (plant product pathways). On 27 November 2025, Australia issued an SPS notification (G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.24) informing trading partners of the release of the draft report for the pest risk analysis (PRA) for khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) – Part 1 for consultation. As outlined in G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.22, we are delivering the PRA in two parts: Part 1 focuses on the plant product pathway; Part 2, addressing the sea container pathway, will be released separately. The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has assessed submissions received during, and following, the consultation period. The final PRA report for khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) – Part 1 (plant product pathways) has now been finalised and is available on our website. The final PRA report takes into account stakeholder comments received and recommends the phytosanitary measures considered necessary to achieve Australia's appropriate level of protection. The risk management measures recommended in the final PRA report – Part 1 will serve as ongoing risk management measures for khapra beetle on imported plant product pathways. When implemented, these measures will replace the emergency measures for this pest on these pathways. Australia will develop implementation arrangements for the following changes to current emergency measures as recommended in the final PRA report and update import…

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2. 21 April 2026

   AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.26Emergency measure

   Update to SPS Notification G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.25 – Khapra beetle target-risk country status for Turkmenistan

   In G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.25, Australia notified trading partners of the re-classification of eight countries as khapra beetle target-risk countries effective 30 April 2026, including Turkmenistan. After consideration of additional information provided by Turkmenistan, Australia has determined that Turkmenistan does not meet the criteria for designation as a khapra beetle target-risk country. Turkmenistan will therefore remain as a non-target risk khapra beetle country, and the existing emergency measures for non-target risk khapra beetle countries will continue to apply to plant products exported from Turkmenistan to Australia. The following seven remaining countries will be re-classified as target-risk countries on 30 April 2026 as originally notified: Angola, Chad, Guinea, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Tanzania.

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3. 2 April 2026

   AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.25Emergency measure

   Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle.

   Amendments to Australia’s List of Target-risk khapra beetle countries and List of Trogoderma Species of Biosecurity Concern As notified in G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.24, in November 2025 the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) published the Draft Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) for khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) Part 1 for plant products, for public consultation. The consultation period closed on 27 February 2026. This addendum notifies trading partners that Australia will implement the following two changes recommended in the Draft PRA, effective from 30 April 2026: Change 1: Updating Australia’s List of ‘target-risk khapra beetle countries’ to include 8 additional countries: Angola, Chad, Guinea, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Tanzania and Turkmenistan (Available at: Change 2: Removing Trogoderma serraticorne from Australia’s ‘List of Trogoderma Species of Biosecurity Concern’. (Available at These Lists are referenced under the Biosecurity Act 2015. The updated versions of the lists (and previous versions to support consignments shipped under earlier requirements) will be published on the above webpages on 30 April 2026. Goods in-transit Consignments shipped up to and including 29 April 2026 will be assessed against the previous versions of the relevant Lists in force at the time of export. Consignments shipped on or after 30 April 2026 will be required to meet the updated import conditions, applying the new versions of the relevant…

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4. 28 November 2025

   CorrigendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.24/Corr.1Emergency measure

   Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle: Release of the draft pest risk analysis for khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) – Part 1

   The following error and correction for notification G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.24 is outlined below. The link to the 'Have Your Say' website should be: We invite trading partners to submit feedback via our Have Your Say webpage. We will consider all comments received during the consultation period in preparing a final PRA report.

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5. 27 November 2025

   AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.24Emergency measure

   Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle

   Release of the draft pest risk analysis for khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) – Part 1. The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has released the draft pest risk analysis (PRA) for khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) – Part 1 for public consultation. The consultation is open for 92-calendar days and will close on 27 February 2026. We invite trading partners to submit feedback via our Have Your Say webpage. We will consider all comments received during the consultation period in preparing a final PRA report. As outlined in G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.22, we are delivering the PRA in 2 parts: Part 1 focuses on the plant product pathway; Part 2, addressing the sea container pathway, will be released separately. We initiated this PRA to: assess the risk of khapra beetle; evaluate the effectiveness of the current emergency measures; recommend ongoing measures to achieve Australia’s appropriate level of protection (ALOP). The draft report and supporting information are available on our website. We will also host two online information sessions to present an overview of the report and answer questions. To attend, please register through Humanitix by selecting the 'Register' button. Comment period: 27 November 2025 – 27 February 2026.

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6. 9 October 2025

   AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.23Emergency measure

   Notification of emergency measures for khapra beetle

   Registration of Controlled Atmosphere Treatment Providers under the AusTreat Scheme Australia currently has emergency measures in place to address the risk of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) entering the country. This includes mandatory pre-border treatment of high-risk plant products (such as rice, beans, lentils etc.) packed in khapra beetle target-risk countries. Australia is implementing a change to how Controlled Atmosphere (CA) treatments at atmospheric pressure are managed. From 30 October 2025, Australia will only accept CA treatments at atmospheric pressure conducted by treatment providers approved under AusTreat, Australia’s pre-border treatment provider scheme. Approved treatment providers will be publicly listed on the List of Treatment Providers on the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) website. This change will affect a small number of treatment providers currently approved to conduct CA treatments outside the AusTreat scheme, as well as new providers seeking to undertake CA treatment at atmospheric pressure for Australian imports. Australia’s import permit conditions will be updated on 30 October 2025. The additional declaration required on the phytosanitary certificate will be updated as follows: 'The goods were treated with controlled atmosphere in accordance with Australia’s Controlled Atmosphere Treatment Methodology by an approved provider of that treatment in Australia’s List of Treatment Providers, as per the attached…

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7. 26 August 2025

   AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.22Emergency measure

   Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle

   Khapra beetle measures: Update to pest risk analysis for khapra beetle As previously communicated via SPS notice G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.18, we are currently undertaking a pest risk analysis (PRA) for khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium). This update is to inform stakeholders that the PRA will now be conducted in two parts: Part 1 will focus on the plant product pathway, and Part 2 on the sea container pathway. Importantly, this change does not alter the overall purpose or scope of the PRA. The objective remains to assess the biosecurity risks posed by khapra beetle, to evaluate the current emergency measures (also termed ‘urgent actions’) and to recommend effective and appropriate ongoing phytosanitary measures. These emergency measures will stay in place until the PRA is finalised, and any recommended ongoing phytosanitary measures are implemented. We are adopting this 2-part approach because: The biosecurity risks and emergency measures differ between the two pathways; Risk assessments, evaluation of existing emergency measures, and proposed ongoing risk management need to be conducted separately for each pathway; Australia and the International Plant Protection Convention have several initiatives underway targeting sea container biosecurity risks, which will influence the analysis for that pathway. This approach is expected to be more logical, efficient, and easier for stakeholders to review and provide feedback on. We anticipate publishing a draft report for Part 1 in late…

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8. 4 August 2025

   AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.21Emergency measure

   Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle.

   Amendment to Australia’s List of Trogoderma Species of Biosecurity Concern This addendum is to notify trading partners of changes to Australia’s List of Trogoderma Species of Biosecurity Concern, under the Biosecurity Act 2015 ((available at: Three species have been newly added to the list: Trogoderma serraticorne; Trogoderma teukton; Trogoderma yunnaeunsis These species (including all relevant synonyms and subordinate taxa) are of biosecurity concern to Australia due to their potential to enter via imported plant products, establish and spread in suitable conditions, and cause economic consequences to Australia’s grain and stored product industries. This amendment impacts the following existing biosecurity requirements for imported plant products by expanding the scope of Trogoderma species subject to pre-export inspection and certification: Prior to export, consignments of plant products must be inspected by the National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) of the exporting country and found free from evidence of any Trogoderma species of biosecurity concern, including khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium). A phytosanitary certificate must include the following additional declaration 'Representative samples were inspected and found free from evidence of any species of Trogoderma (whether live, dead, or exuviae) in Australia’s list of Trogoderma species of biosecurity concern.' The requirements above apply to: high-risk plant products when exported from any country that is…

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9. 13 May 2025

   AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.20Emergency measure

   Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle

   As notified in G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.19, the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is implementing changes to its requirements for pre-border khapra beetle treatments and phytosanitary certification. The changes will take effect on 28 May 2025. There will be three key changes: Revised wording for gas permeable packaging additional declarations The wording of the existing additional declarations on the phytosanitary certificate to certify compliance with gas-permeability requirements will be changed to: For methyl bromide fumigations: 'The goods were fumigated in gas permeable packaging.' OR 'The goods were fumigated prior to being sealed in gas impermeable packaging.'; For controlled atmosphere treatments: 'The goods were treated in gas permeable packaging.' OR 'The goods were treated prior to being sealed in gas impermeable packaging.' This requirement will apply to high-risk plant products exported from khapra beetle target-risk countries that are treated offshore with methyl bromide fumigation or controlled atmosphere treatment to manage the risk of khapra beetle. 2. New NPPO supervision requirement and additional declaration for certain providers Mandatory supervision by the exporting countries National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) will be required for any pre-border khapra beetle methyl bromide or heat treatments undertaken by treatment providers that are listed as: Suspended, Under Review, or Withdrawn on Australia’s list of registered…

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10. 7 April 2025

    AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.19Emergency measure

    Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle.

    Australia currently has emergency measures in place to manage the risk of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) entering the country. This includes mandatory pre-border treatment of high-risk plant products and certain sea containers that are packed in khapra beetle target-risk countries. On 28 May 2025, Australia is implementing changes to its policy and phytosanitary certification requirements for pre-border khapra beetle treatments. The changes are: Revision to the wording of existing phytosanitary certification declarations used to certify compliance with gas-permeability requirements for certain khapra beetle treatments. Introduction of mandatory supervision by the relevant exporting National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) for certain khapra beetle treatments. A new phytosanitary certification declaration will be required to certify compliance with this requirement. Removal of the fourth concentration sampling tube requirement for methyl bromide fumigation of sea containers. Further details on these changes are provided below and in the supplementary factsheet. Change 1: Revised wording for gas permeable packaging additional declarations From 28 May 2025, the wording of existing phytosanitary declarations used to certify compliance with gas-permeability requirements will be revised as follows: 'The goods were fumigated in gas permeable packaging.' OR; 'The goods were fumigated prior to being sealed in gas impermeable packaging.' This requirement will apply to…

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11. 8 July 2022

    AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.18Emergency measure

    Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle

    In August 2020, Australia notified trading partners through the WTO-SPS notification system (G/SPS/N/AUS/502) of its intention to implement phased emergency measures to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) through various pathways. Australia also provided notifications (G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.1, Add.2, Add.9, Add.13, Add.14, Add.15) prior to the implementation of each phase of emergency measures. This addendum is to notify trading partners that on 7 July 2022, Australia is commencing a pest risk analysis (PRA) to assess the risks presented by khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) through various pathways, evaluate the efficacy of emergency measures, consider ongoing phytosanitary measures, and ensure any ongoing phytosanitary measures are scientifically justified. This notification provides an opportunity for Australia's trading partners to provide information, with supporting evidence, on the status of khapra beetle in their countries to assist Australia in conducting this pest risk analysis. Information and supporting evidence on pest status should be consistent with ISPM 8: Determination of pest status in an area. The existing emergency measures for khapra beetle and other Trogoderma species of biosecurity concern associated with stored plant products will remain in place until the pest risk analysis is completed and any recommended ongoing phytosanitary measures are implemented. Further information…

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12. 26 April 2022

    AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.17Emergency measure

    Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle

    On 4 August 2020, Australia issued a SPS notification (G/SPS/N/AUS/502) informing trading partners of its intention to implement emergency measures to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium). The emergency measures are being implemented in phases and will result in changes to import conditions for plant products and sea containers. This addendum is to notify trading partners that on 28 April 2022, import conditions for seeds for sowing and a wide range of other-risk plant products exported from all countries will change. Other‑risk plant products include raw seed and nuts, green coffee beans, dried fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices. The complete list of in scope other-risk plant products (including mode of arrival, end-use and exclusions) are listed on our webpage. Other-risk plant products and seeds for sowing exported from any country on or after 28 April 2022 must be: · inspected offshore by a government official of the exporting country; and · certified as being free from any listed species of Trogoderma (whether live, dead or exuviae) in Australia's list of Trogoderma species of biosecurity concern. A full list of import conditions will be available on BICON on 28 April 2022. Failure to comply with the above requirements may result in the export of the goods and the container on-arrival in Australia. Exclusions apply. Visit our webpage for more detail on the khapra beetle emergency measures: Further…

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13. 7 February 2022

    AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.16Emergency measure

    Emergency measures to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium)

    On 4 August 2020, Australia issued a SPS notification (G/SPS/N/AUS/502) informing trading partners of its intention to implement emergency measures to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium). The emergency measures are being implemented in phases and will result in changes to import conditions for plant products and sea containers. This addendum is to notify trading partners that on 28 April 2022, import conditions for seeds for sowing and a wide range of other-risk plant products exported from all countries will change. Other-risk plant products include seeds, nuts, green coffee beans, dried fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices. The complete list of in scope other-risk products (including mode of arrival, end-use and exclusions) is available on our webpage. Under Phase 4 of the emergency measures, other-risk plant products exported on or after 28 April 2022 from any country must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate with the additional declaration: · 'Representative samples were inspected and found free from evidence of any species of Trogoderma (whether live, dead or exuviae) in Australia's list of Trogoderma species of biosecurity concern.' Under Phase 5 of the emergency measures, seeds for sowing exported on or after 28 April 2022 from any country for all arrival modes must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate with the additional declaration: · 'Representative samples were inspected and…

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14. 19 November 2021

    AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.15Emergency measure

    Commencement of Phase 4 and Phase 5 of the Khapra Beetle Emergency Measures

    On 4 August 2020, Australia issued a SPS notification (G/SPS/N/AUS/502) informing trading partners of its intention to implement emergency measures to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium). The emergency measures are being implemented in phases and will result in changes to import conditions for plant products and sea containers. This addendum is to notify trading partners of the expected commencement of Phase 4 and Phase 5 of the khapra beetle emergency measures in early 2022, and extension of Phase 6A of the measures in late 2021. Phase 4 and 5 measures In early 2022, Phase 4 and Phase 5 of the khapra beetle urgent actions are expected to commence. Phase 4 will introduce revised phytosanitary certification requirements for other-risk plant products exported from all countries. Phase 5 will introduce phytosanitary certification requirements for seeds for sowing exported from all countries and arriving via all arrival modes. Summary of the new requirements: Phase Product Country of export Product requirements Phase 4 Other-risk plant All countries Accompanied by a phytosanitary products certificate issued by the exporting country with the additional declaration: 'Representative samples were inspected and found free from evidence of any species of Trogoderma (whether live, dead or exuviae) in Australia's list of Trogoderma species of biosecurity concern.' Phase 5 Seeds for sowing All countries Accompanied by a…

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15. 23 August 2021

    AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.14Emergency measure

    Notification of emergency measures for khapra beetle

    On 4 August 2020, Australia issued a SPS notification (G/SPS/N/AUS/502) informing trading partners of its intention to implement emergency measures to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium). The emergency measures are being implemented in phases and will result in changes to import conditions for plant products and sea containers. This addendum is to notify trading partners of updates to import conditions for high-risk plant products imported via all commercial pathways. New import conditions will apply to high-risk plant products exported on or after 30 September 2021. Import conditions will differ depending on the country of export. Note: The new import conditions do not apply to seeds for sowing and goods that are imported for research purposes coming as low value freight (less than AUD$1000). These enhanced import conditions for high-risk khapra beetle products are in addition to measures introduced for sea containers in April 2021. Khapra beetle target risk countries High-risk plant products exported from khapra beetle target risk countries (via sea and air freight will need to be treated offshore with an approved treatment option and inspected by a government official of the exporting country. Approved treatment options are heat treatment, methyl bromide fumigation and modified atmosphere treatments. In addition to a treatment certificate, the goods must be treated within 21 days of export and be…

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16. 3 August 2021

    AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.13Emergency measure

    Notification of emergency measures for Khapra Beetle

    On 4 August 2020, Australia issued a SPS notification (G/SPS/N/AUS/502) informing trading partners of its intention to implement emergency measures to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium). The emergency measures are being implemented in phases and will result in changes to import conditions for plant products and sea containers. This addendum is to notify trading partners of updates to the exclusion list for high-risk plant products. Exclusion list: The exclusion list of high-risk plant products is relevant to khapra beetle emergency measures under Phases 1 to 3 and Phase 6A part 1. The following plant products exported on or after 2 August 2021 are no longer considered high-risk: · Commercially prepared and packaged goods that have been thermally processed so that the nature of the material has been transformed from their original raw form. · Goods that are commercially milled or ground to a powder, meal or flakes and packaged in bags less than 25kg. Note: these goods do not require mandatory treatment from khapra beetle target risk countries but commercial consignments will require a phytosanitary certificate verifying freedom from khapra beetle. · Breakfast cereals, instant cereal beverage mixes, couscous meal mixes and snack foods that are commercially prepared and retail packaged. * · Bakery and bread mixes (including whole seeds) that are commercially prepared and retail packaged. * · Commercially…

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17. 3 August 2021

    AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.12Emergency measure

    Emergency measures to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium): Provisional alternative treatment options available for high-risk plant products

    On 4 August 2020, Australia issued a SPS notification (G/SPS/N/AUS/502) informing trading partners of its intention to implement emergency measures to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium). The emergency measures are being implemented in phases and will result in changes to import conditions for plant products and sea containers. This addendum is to notify trading partners of provisional alternative treatment options available for high-risk plant products under Phase 3 of the emergency measures. Provisional alternative treatment options: Phase 3 of the emergency measures will commence in September 2021. It will introduce mandatory offshore treatment using an approved option for high-risk plant products exported from a khapra beetle target risk country, via all commercial air and sea pathways. Approved treatment options are heat treatment and methyl bromide fumigation. We recognise these options are not feasible for some products. As such, we have considered alternative treatment options including modified atmosphere treatments. We have published a document on our website detailing alternative treatment options available for high-risk plant products. These options are provisional measures only. Provisional measures are subject to change as further data and information becomes available. We are continuing to engage with peak industry bodies on the alternative treatment options. Further information: Information…

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18. 1 July 2021

    AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.11Emergency measure

    Plant products that are hosts of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium)

    On 4 August 2020, Australia issued a SPS notification (G/SPS/N/AUS/502) informing trading partners of its intention to implement emergency measures to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium). As notified in addendum G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.10, implementation of additional measures under Phase 6A of the emergency measures will commence from 12 July 2021. These additional measures will introduce mandatory offshore treatment requirements for all FCL/FCX sea containers packed with all types of goods in a khapra beetle target risk country and unpacked in a rural grain growing area of Australia. To assist in preparing stakeholders for the implementation of additional measures under Phase 6A, a specific webpage outlining the sea container measures is available. This webpage can be accessed at: Summary of measures The below table provides a summary of Phase 6A measures. Note: Failure to comply with these requirements will result in export of the container upon arrival in Australia. Type of target risk container: FCL/FCX container where high-risk plant products are packed into the sea container in a khapra beetle target risk country. Implementation date: 12 April 2021 (containers exported on or after 12 April 2021). How to comply: Containers must be treated offshore prior to packing* using an approved treatment option and accompanied by a valid treatment certificate. * Note: treatment of containers already loaded with goods…

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19. 18 May 2021

    AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.10Emergency measure

    Notification of emergency measures for khapra beetle – Revised implementation schedule and update on implementation

    On 4 August 2020, Australia issued a SPS notification (G/SPS/N/AUS/502) informing trading partners of its intention to implement emergency measures to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium). The urgent actions are being implemented in 6 phases. Phases 1 to 5 address the risk of khapra beetle entering on imported plants and plant products. Phase 6 addresses the risk of khapra beetle entering as a hitchhiker pest in sea containers. Revised implementation schedule A revised implementation schedule is below. Phase 1: Ban on high-risk plant products within unaccompanied personal effects and low value freight - Commenced 3 September 2020 (See G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.1) Phase 2: Ban on high-risk plant products within accompanied baggage or via international travellers or mail articles - Commenced 15 October 2020. (See G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.2) Phase 3: Revised phytosanitary certification and new offshore treatment requirements for high-risk plant products via all commercial pathways - Expected to commence in August 2021 Phase 4: Revised phytosanitary certification and new offshore treatment requirements for other risk plant products - Progression of this work is on hold Phase 5: Phytosanitary certification requirements for all seeds for sowing - Progression of this work is on hold Phase 6A: New measures for target risk sea containers Measures for target risk containers packed with high-risk plant products - Commenced 12…

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20. 6 April 2021

    AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.9Emergency measure

    Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle: next phase of emergency measures

    On 4 August 2020, Australia issued a SPS notification (G/SPS/N/AUS/502) informing trading partners of its intention to implement emergency measures to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium). The next phase of Australia's emergency measures will commence on 12 April 2021. This phase will introduce mandatory offshore treatment for certain sea containers. More information on this phase can be found at: Commencing late April 2021, Australia will be undertaking a survey to identify the rate of sea containers contaminated with khapra beetle arriving in Australia. The results of this survey will inform Australia's assessment of the risk posed by sea containers and may result in changes to Australia's emergency measures. Sea containers will be tested for the potential presence of khapra beetle using Environmental DNA (eDNA) and Environmental RNA (eRNA). The survey will include sea containers that have held agricultural and non-agricultural goods from a range of countries. Sea containers may leave Australia prior to results being confirmed. If live populations of khapra beetle are indicated (through eRNA) for sea containers that have left Australia, the relevant National Plant Protection Organizations will be notified. Further information Information on the emergency measures for containers can be found on the department's website: Addenda to this SPS notification will be published to notify the measures and…

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21. 22 March 2021

    AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.8Emergency measure

    Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle - Phase 6A: New measures for target risk sea containers

    On 4 August 2020, Australia issued a SPS notification (G/SPS/N/AUS/502) informing trading partners of its intention to implement emergency measures to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium). As notified in addendum G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.5, new measures for sea containers will be implemented in two stages: - Mandatory offshore treatment of target risk sea containers (commencing from 12 April 2021); - New measures for high-risk sea containers (expected to commence in late 2021). Further information on the upcoming measures was provided in addendum G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.7. Information sessions To assist treatment providers in meeting the new khapra beetle requirements for the offshore treatment of target risk sea containers, Australia is running virtual information sessions to provide more detail on the different forms of treatments and how these changes will affect treatment providers. Please note that each session will cover a different form of treatment. The information sessions will be held: Methyl bromide fumigation: 15:00 – 17:00 (AEDT), Friday 26 March 2021; Heat treatment: 15:00 – 17:00 (AEDT), Monday 29 March 2021; Insecticide treatment: 15:00 – 17:00 (AEDT), Wednesday 31 March 2021. The information sessions will cover: - Khapra beetle treatment measures for sea containers; - How our existing offshore treatment assurance schemes (the Australian Fumigation Accreditation Scheme and the Offshore Brown…

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22. 9 March 2021

    AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.7Emergency measure

    Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle - Further information on sea container measures now available online

    On 4 August 2020, Australia issued a SPS notification (G/SPS/N/AUS/502) informing trading partners of its intention to implement emergency measures to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium). As notified in addendum G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.6, implementation of Phase 6A of the emergency measures will commence from 12 April 2021. Phase 6A will introduce mandatory offshore treatment requirements for target risk sea containers. To assist in preparing stakeholders for the implementation of Phase 6A, a specific web page outlining the sea container measures has been published. This web page can be accessed at: The webpage includes updated/new information on the following components of the Phase 6A emergency measures: - implementation dates; - treatment options, rates and requirements; - approved treatment providers; - treatment certification requirements; - February 2021 information sessions (see G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.6). Please also note that while these measures will be commencing from 12 April 2021, start dates will now be staggered depending on the type of target risk container. Note: Failure to comply with these requirements will result in export of the container upon arrival in Australia. Further information Further information on the emergency measures for containers can be found on the department's Sea container measures to protect against khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) webpage. Addendums to this SPS…

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23. 10 February 2021

    AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.6Emergency measure

    Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle - Phase 6A: New measures for target risk sea containers

    On 4 August 2020, Australia issued a SPS notification (G/SPS/N/AUS/502) informing trading partners of its intention to implement emergency measures to plant products that are hosts of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of this pest. As notified in addendum G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.5, new measures for sea containers will be implemented in two stages: Phase 6A (target risk containers) and Phase 6B (high-risk containers). Further information on Phase 6A is now available, as detailed below. Phase 6A: New measures for target risk sea containers Phase 6A will introduce offshore treatment requirements for target risk sea containers from 12 April 2021. To comply with the new measures, all target risk containers exported on or after 12 April 2021 must be treated and accompanied by a valid treatment certificate. If a phytosanitary certificate is to be provided for sea containers, this must also be accompanied by a valid treatment certificate. Information sessions Australia is holding virtual information sessions for industry to provide more information on the Phase 6A changes. There are three separate information sessions to accommodate people's schedules. Please note, the content will be the same at each information session. The information sessions will be held: · 9:30 – 11:30 (AEDT), Tuesday, 23 February 2021 · 10:30 – 12:30 (AEDT), Thursday, 25 February 2021 · 14:00 – 16:00 (AEDT), Friday, 26 February 2021 Australia…

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24. 21 December 2020

    AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.5Emergency measure

    Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle.

    On 4 August 2020, Australia issued a SPS notification (G/SPS/N/AUS/502) informing trading partners of its intention to implement emergency measures to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium). As notified in addendum G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.3, Australia now plans to implement new measures for containers (Phase 6) ahead of proposed changes for plant products and seeds for sowing (Phases 3-5). Further detail on the proposed measures for sea containers is now available. The measures for sea containers will be implemented in two phases (Phase 6A and Phase 6B). Phase 6A: New measures for target risk sea containers Phase 6A is expected to commence in March/April 2021 at the earliest. Under this phase, new measures will be introduced for the highest risk containers (target risk containers). What are target risk containers? A target risk container is defined as a: · FCL/FCX container carrying high-risk plant products and loaded in a khapra beetle target risk country; · FCL/FCX container shipped from a khapra beetle target risk country and destined to a rural grain growing area of Australia. Note: ISO tanks, reefers, flat racks, LCL /FAK and containers that will be shipped as empty containers are excluded from the measures. What are the measures for target risk containers? Target risk containers must be treated offshore using a department approved treatment option prior to loading goods. What are the approved treatment…

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25. 10 December 2020

    AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.4Emergency measure

    Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle

    On 4 August 2020, Australia issued a SPS notification (G/SPS/N/AUS/502) informing trading partners of its intention to implement emergency measures to plant products that are hosts of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of this pest. The purpose of this addendum is to provide trading partners with advance notification that Australia will be updating its list of khapra beetle target risk countries. This amendment is supported by a recent assessment of the current international distribution of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium). From 16 December 2020, Australia's list of khapra beetle target risk countries will be updated to the following list: Afghanistan; Albania; Algeria; Bangladesh; Benin; Burkina Faso; Côte d'Ivoire; Cyprus; Egypt; Ghana; Greece; India; Iran; Iraq; Israel; Kuwait, the State of; Lebanese Republic; Libya; Mali; Mauritania; Morocco; Myanmar; Nepal; Niger; Nigeria; Oman; Pakistan; Qatar; Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of; Senegal; Somalia; South Sudan; Sri Lanka; Sudan; Syrian Arab Republic; Timor-Leste; Tunisia; Turkey; United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Yemen. Certification requirements Australia's phytosanitary certification requirements for certain plant products differ depending on the country of origin or export. FCL consignments of seeds, grains and dried plant products imported from a: - Khapra beetle target risk country must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate with the following…

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26. 20 November 2020

    AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.3Emergency measure

    Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle

    On 4 August 2020, Australia issued an SPS notification (G/SPS/N/AUS/502) informing trading partners of its intention to implement emergency measures to plant products that are hosts of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of this pest. In response to the recent and increasing hitchhiker risk of khapra beetle in shipping containers, we have determined that changes to the management of containers is now an immediate priority for addressing khapra beetle risk. Accordingly, we plan to implement new measures for containers (Phase 6) ahead of proposed changes for plant products and seeds for sowing (Phases 3-5). A revised schedule of the implementation of the phases is below. Phase 1: Ban on high-risk plant products within unaccompanied personal effects and low value freight - Commenced 3 September 2020 (See G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.1) Phase 2: Ban on high-risk plant products within accompanied baggage or via international travellers or mail articles - Commenced 15 October. (See G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.2) Phase 3: Revised phytosanitary certification and new offshore treatment requirements for high-risk plant products arriving via commercial pathways - Expected to commence in mid-late 2021 Phase 4: Revised phytosanitary certification and new offshore treatment requirements for other risk plant products arriving via all import pathways - Expected to commence in mid-late 2021 Phase 5: Introduction of phytosanitary…

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27. 7 October 2020

    AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.2Emergency measure

    Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle

    On 4 August 2020, Australia issued a SPS notification (G/SPS/N/AUS/502) informing trading partners of its intention to implement emergency measures to high-risk plant products that are hosts of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of this pest. Australia will shortly commence Phase 2 of the emergency measures. From 15 October 2020, high-risk plant products (in various raw and processed forms for any end use) will not be permitted entry from any country into Australia within: · baggage carried by international travellers; or · mail articles (including items posted using Express Mail Service). Failure to comply with the emergency measures will result in destruction of the goods upon arrival in Australia. Further information on Phase 2 of the emergency measures will be outlined in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) on the Australia's Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (department) website: Additional information on other phases under the emergency measures can be found on the department's website: Addendums to this SPS notification will be published to notify the measures and implementation dates for subsequent phases. Specific details regarding the measures will be outlined in BICON on the Australia's Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment website prior to the implementation date. High-risk plant products The emergency measures will be applied to the following…

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28. 28 August 2020

    AddendumG/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.1Emergency measure

    Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle.

    On 4 August 2020, Australia issued a SPS notification (G/SPS/N/AUS/502) informing trading partners of its intention to implement emergency measures to high-risk plant products that are hosts of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of this pest. Australia has now commenced Phase 1 of the emergency measures. From 3 September 2020, high-risk plant products (in various raw and processed forms for any end use) will not be permitted entry from any country into Australia within unaccompanied personal effects (UPEs), or within low value air and sea freight (lodged through self-assessed clearance (SAC)), but excluding goods imported as commercial trade samples or for research purposes. Failure to comply with the emergency measures will result in export or destruction of the goods upon arrival in Australia. High-risk plant products within UPEs or imported as low value air and sea freight (SAC) that have not been inspected and released prior to 3 September 2020 will not be permitted entry into Australia. High-risk plant products found in consignments on inspection will be exported or destroyed. Further information on Phase 1 of the emergency measures is outlined in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) on the Australia's Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment website: Addendums to this SPS notification will be published to notify the measures and implementation dates for subsequent phases…

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29. 4 August 2020

    Emergency notificationG/SPS/N/AUS/502Emergency measure

    Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle.

    Notification to trading partners, that within the next two months Australia proposes to implement emergency measures to high risk plant products that are hosts of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of this pest. The emergency measures for high risk plant products will be implemented in a number of phases and include (but are not limited to): Prohibiting high risk plant products, from being brought in through non-commercial pathways i.e. luggage, mail and unaccompanied personal effects from all countries Introducing mandatory offshore treatment of high risk plant products from countries determined to pose an unacceptable khapra beetle risk. III. Extending phytosanitary certification to all high risk plant products verifying freedom from species of Trogoderma. Prohibiting high risk plant products from being brought in through the unaccompanied personal effects pathway (phase 1) is expected to be implemented in August 2020. Addendums to this SPS notification will be published to notify the implementation date for phase 1; and to notify the measures and implementation dates for subsequent phases. Specific details regarding the measures will be outlined in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) on the Australia's Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment website prior to the implementation date. Additional measures for lower risk plant products are also being considered and may include…

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Sources

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