Changes

The department has reviewed the risk of khapra beetle (Trogoderm granarium) associated with imported poppy straw (Papaver somniferum). The following changes have been made because of the review:

• Pelleted poppy straw no longer requires pre-export treatment or area of freedom certification for khapra beetle.
• Consignments of non-pelletised poppy straw imported as high value freight must now be accompanied by phytosanitary certificate with 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."

Who does this notice affect:
Importers of poppy straw and other stakeholders in the import and shipping sectors.

Further information:
For enquiries regarding these changes, please phone 1800 900 090 or email imports@agriculture.gov.au (please title the subject line of the email with ‘Plant Tier 2 – khapra urgent actions’).