The Australian Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources has announced that it will implement biosecurity measures during the brown bug season - BMSB from September 2018 to April 2019 for risky goods. High from countries with targeted risks.

Specifically, wood, wood, steel, iron, carpet, mechanical equipment, etc. from countries such as the US, Italy, Germany, France, Russia, Hungary, Romania, Japan, Georgia, ... (or originating from these countries) upon arrival in Australia must be processed by BMSB by Australian government-licensed service providers to ensure that the BMSB is thoroughly controlled before entering Australia. So what is BMSB?

Brown Mamorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is an insect that does not exist in Australia. This species may affect Australian agriculture. Adolescents or even adults who eat this species may have serious dangers. Besides, fruits and vegetables, when attacked by this species may not be sold and productivity is reduced.

This insect can enter Australia by goods, containers are shipped from September every year to April next year. This time also coincides with the fall and winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

Vietnam is a large exporter to the Australian market. In addition to goods originating from Vietnam, goods temporarily imported, re-exported or a part of products originating from countries with BMSB under Australia also constitute a significant amount.

Recognizing that Vietnam does not have a disinfection company licensed to treat BMSB into Australia will be a big disadvantage for exporters, Vietnam Fumigation Company has registered with the company. Australian Quarantine Agency and after a period of submission and evaluation, VFC has been the first disinfection company in Vietnam to have a branch approved to handle BMSB with Methyl bromide for different types of containers: Single shed, single goods imported into Australia.

As the leading Fumigation Company in Vietnam, VFC regularly updates the insect-related pest requirements of the countries, provides timely information to customers and thereby contributes to ensuring goods. Vietnam is well-circulated around the world.

Currently, if customers have a need to handle the goods and have a certificate of handling BMSB in accordance with the regulations, the Branch of Vietnam Fumigation Joint Stock Company (VFC) in Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong will happy to serve you

More reference information at:

http://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/before/brown-marmorated-stink-bugs/

http://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/before/brown-marmorated-stink-bugs/offshore-treatment-providers#vietnam

For more information, please contact: Mr Hoa - Tel: 0918 179 321 - Email: hoa.nguyenvinh@vfc.com.vn