Changes

The purpose of this notification is to advise of amendments to the import conditions for sphagnum moss. Changes are in effect immediately, and are described below.

The department has recently commenced changes as a result of the import condition review and to better fulfil operational requirements. As a result, the following changes will be made:

• Treatment options for sphagnum moss not for personal use have been changed to allow offshore treatment to include methyl bromide fumigation, ethylene oxide (ETO) treatment, heat treatment and gamma irradiation.
  

Please note, import conditions will remain the same for all consignments processed prior to these changes taking effect.

Who does this notice affect:

Assessment Services Group, Inspections Group, third-party providers for required treatments, importers of sphagnum moss and customs brokers.

Further information:

For further information please contact Plant Import Operations on 1800 900 090 or imports@agriculture.gov.au.