Treatments applied for biosecurity purposes are part of measures used in managing the risk of introduction of exotic pests and diseases. These treatments are only effective when conducted correctly.
It is important that treatment providers in Australia (onshore) and other countries (offshore) understand and follow the requirements of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment to effectively treat consignments for import into Australia.
Our methodologies outlining best practice for applying biosecurity treatments and document templates for recording and certifying compliance are available below.
We are seeking your feedback on the methodologies and documentation templates. Please submit all feedback to offshoretreatments@awe.gov.au.
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Heat treatment
Methodology
The heat treatment methodology sets out the minimum requirements for treatment providers performing heat treatments on commodities and/or associated packaging for quarantine and pre-shipment purposes.
Documentation
BMSB treatment providers should use the below templates for BMSB heat treatment certification and records.
Summary of key changes to the heat treatment methodology
The heat treatment methodology was updated in March 2021. The following table details the key changes:
| Section | Changes |
|---|---|
| Scope | Removed reference to “core” temperature |
| General | Replaced terminated with withdrawn |
| 1.4.2 | The entire target of heat treatment must be enclosed under the sheet |
| Certificate example | Remove BMSB title and added container as target option |
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Methodology and Guide
| Document | Pages | File size |
|---|---|---|
Heat treatment methodology PDF  |
14 | 750 KB |
Heat treatment methodology DOCX  |
14 | 1.4 MB |
BMSB heat treatment certificate and record of treatment templates
| Document | Pages | File size |
|---|---|---|
| BMSB Heat treatment certificate – template DOC |
1 | 93 KB |
| How to complete a BMSB heat treatment certificate PDF |
2 | 25 KB |
| How to complete a BMSB heat treatment certificate DOCX |
2 | 32 KB |
| BMSB Record of heat treatment – template DOC |
1 | 144 KB |
Generic heat treatment certificate and record of treatment templates
| Document | Pages | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Heat treatment certificate – template DOC |
1 | 93 KB |
| Record of heat treatment – template DOC |
1 | 57 KB |
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Methyl bromide fumigation
Methodology and Guide
The Methyl bromide fumigation methodology sets out the minimum requirements for treatment providers performing methyl bromide fumigations on commodities and/or associated packaging for quarantine and pre-shipment (QPS) purposes.
The Guide to performing QPS fumigation with methyl bromide provides informative information on the various methods and techniques that can be used to ensure that fumigators perform fumigations that meet the requirements of the methodology. This document should be read in conjunction with the Methyl Bromide Fumigation Methodology
The Guide to packaging suitability for performing QPS treatments provides information to assist the application of and compliance with the consignment suitability requirements of the relevant treatment methodology. This document applies to the suitability of consignments for fumigation and controlled atmosphere.
Documentation
Offshore and onshore BMSB treatment providers should use the BMSB specific templates for their fumigation certification and records. For all other treatments, the generic fumigation templates must be used.
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Methodology
| Document | Pages | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Methyl bromide fumigation methodology PDF |
31 | 2.7 MB |
| Methyl bromide fumigation methodology DOCX |
31 | 13.4 MB |
Guides for QPS Treatments
| Document | Pages | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Guide to performing QPS fumigations with methyl bromide PDF |
46 | 1.1 MB |
| Guide to performing QPS fumigations with methyl bromide DOCX |
46 | 656 KB |
| Guide to packaging suitability for performing QPS treatments PDF |
18 | 1.7 MB |
| Guide to packaging suitability for performing QPS treatments DOCX |
18 | 4.6 MB |
BMSB methyl bromide treatment certificate and treatment records templates
Generic methyl bromide treatment certificates and treatment record templates
| Document | Pages | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Methyl bromide fumigation certificate – template DOC |
1 | 88 KB |
| Record of methyl bromide fumigation – template DOCX |
1 | 146 KB |
| Record of methyl bromide fumigation for perishables – template DOCX |
1 | 40 KB |
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Controlled atmosphere treatment
The Controlled atmosphere treatment methodology sets out the minimum requirements for treatment providers performing controlled atmosphere treatments on commodities and/or associated packaging for quarantine and pre-shipment (QPS) purposes.
To ensure the controlled atmosphere treatment methodology is practical and fit for purpose, a draft was released for public consultation on the department’s website between 23 August and 12 September 2021. All feedback received was considered in the development of the final version of the methodology.
Summary of changes to the controlled atmosphere treatment methodology from the consultation draft:
- clarifications to language and amendments to typographical errors
- changes to pressure testing requirements for sheeted enclosures
- changes to requirements for the use of a vaporiser when applying carbon dioxide and nitrogen gas to an enclosure
- addition of minimum accuracy requirements for gas concentration monitoring equipment
- addition of a definition for pressure testing to the glossary.
This document should be read in conjunction with the Guide to packaging suitability for performing QPS treatments. While not intended to specifically cover controlled atmosphere treatments, some of the concepts discussed in the Guide to performing QPS fumigations with methyl bromide are transferable. The guide can be found under the methyl bromide fumigations section of this page.
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Methodology
| Document | Pages | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled atmosphere treatment methodology PDF |
24 | 960 KB |
| Controlled atmosphere treatment methodology DOCX |
24 | 1.6 MB |
Controlled atmosphere treatment certificates and treatment record templates
| Document | Pages | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled atmosphere treatment certificate – template DOCX |
1 | 404 KB |
| Record of controlled atmosphere treatment – template DOC |
1 | 69 KB |
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Sulfuryl fluoride fumigation
Methodology
The sulfuryl fluoride fumigation methodology sets out the minimum requirements for BMSB treatment providers performing sulfuryl fluoride fumigations on commodities and/or associated packaging for quarantine and pre-shipment purposes.
Documentation
BMSB treatment providers should use the below templates for their sulfuryl fluoride fumigation certification and records.
Note: there are separate certificate and treatment record templates for treatment providers operating under a distributors stewardship program* using a third party approved program and for those that are not using an approved third party approved program.
*The approved stewardship program operators and their third party programs are:
- Douglas Products or their agents – Fumiguide
- Ensystex II, Inc (USA) – Fumicalc
- Barcan Pest Control & Fumigation Co. (Barcan ilaclama Fumigasyon Tic. Ltd.Sti.) (Turkey) - FumiTrack
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Methodology
| Document | Pages | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfuryl fluoride fumigation methodology PDF |
31 | 1.1 MB |
| Sulfuryl fluoride fumigation methodology DOCX |
31 | 776 KB |
BMSB sulfuryl fluoride treatment certificate and treatment records templates
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Insecticide Treatment
Methodology
The Insecticide treatment methodology sets out the minimum requirements for treatment providers performing insecticide treatments on commodities, containers and/or associated packaging suited to such treatments for Quarantine and Pre-shipment (QPS) purposes. This methodology is the basis for compliance auditing of treatment providers to monitor their performance of effective treatments with insecticides.
Documentation
Insecticide treatment providers should use the below templates for their insecticide treatment certification and records.
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Methodology
| Document | Pages | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Insecticide treatment methodology PDF |
17 | 819 KB |
| Insecticide treatment methodology DOCX |
17 | 1.4 MB |
Guide
| Document | Pages | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Guide to treating sea containers with deltamethrin PDF |
11 | 571 KB |
| Guide to treating sea containers with deltamethrin DOCX |
11 | 1.2 KB |
| Insecticide Treatment Certificate Guide PDF |
5 | 548 KB |
| Insecticide Treatment Certificate Guide DOCX |
5 | 510 KB |
Insecticide treatment certificate and treatment and calibration records templates
| Document | Pages | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Record of Insecticide treatment – template DOCX |
2 | 35 KB |
| Record of Calibration – template DOCX |
1 | 15 KB |
| Insecticide treatment certificate – template DOCX |
1 | 33 KB |
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Insecticide Application Calculator
Insecticide Application Calculator
Specified treatment rate
%
L/ m2
- µm
Treatment applied
20' 40'
%
Treatment applied
mL
L
%
m2
L/ m2
- µm
Compliant
Non-compliant
g/L to % converter
Calculated requirements
mL
L
%
m2
L/ m2
- µm
If you are having difficulty accessing this tool, you may download the offline version.
Treatment provider instructions
- Confirm the specified treatment rate.
- Enter the number of containers being treated next to the corresponding container size.
Please note- this calculator will only work for standard 20” and 40” containers.
For all other containers, please refer to offshoretreatments@awe.gov.au - Enter the Concentration of the active constituent. This can be found on your product label.
The calculated requirements will now be populated in the yellow box. This information should be used to prepare for the treatment.
Further information on insecticide treatments certificate requirements can be found on the Insecticide Treatment Certificate Guide.
Treatment certificate assessment instructions
- Enter the number of containers being treated next to the corresponding container size.
Please note- this calculator will only work for standard 20” and 40” containers.
For all other containers, please refer to offshoretreatments@awe.gov.au - Enter the Concentration of the active constituent. This can be found in the “Insecticide Details” field. If concentrate is expressed in g/L, then please use to g/L to % calculator provided. This will trigger the concentration to calculate.
- Enter all remaining fields from the “Treatment applied” section of the certificate.
- Check that all fields are compliant.
For non-compliant certificates, please refer to offshoretreatments@awe.gov.au.
For all broker related enquiries, please contact aepsupport@awe.gov.au.
Further information on insecticide treatments certificate requirements can be found on the Insecticide Treatment Certificate Guide.
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| Document | Pages | File size |
|---|---|---|
Insecticide Application Calculator XLSX  |
1 | 66 KB |