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Case: Raw and sun dried tobacco Effective 03 Nov 2022 to 20 Jan 2023
— Goods arriving as mail or passenger baggage — Not for processing at an approved arrangement site — Ethylene oxide fumigation at 1500g/m³ for 24 hours at 21°C
Onshore Outcomes
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Inspection
The goods are subject to an inspection by a Biosecurity officer.
AA Sites: 21.1 - Sea Ports
21.2 - Airports
22.0 - Mail
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Treatment
The goods require treatment with ethylene oxide at 1500g/m³ for 24 hours at 21°C.
AA Site: 4.6 - Fumigation Facilities
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Release
The department will release the goods once all of the biosecurity requirements have been met.
Warnings and Information Notices
The Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) regulates ethylene oxide residues and may limit use on commodities that have direct contact with human skin. For information to determine if this treatment option is available for the commodity of import refer to the APVMA website notices released in 2002 and 2003.
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