Changes to khapra beetle treatments for imports to Australia - what you must know to comply

We are hosting two online information sessions to update you on mandatory changes to Australia’s khapra beetle treatment and certification requirements for imported plant products. If you are involved in the import of rice, beans, dried chilli, and whole cumin and coriander seed from a khapra beetle target risk country, this is essential for you.

What the sessions will cover

Both sessions will cover the treatment and certification requirements for high-risk plant products and containers subject to offshore khapra beetle treatments and the upcoming changes.

SESSION 1: Offshore treatment providers and government bodies (NPPOs*)

The focus is on how treatments must be applied to comply with updated requirements and why this is necessary. This includes packaging of plant products, supervision obligations for certain treatment providers, and the associated phytosanitary declarations.

* National Plant Protection Organisations

SESSION 2: Australian importers and brokers

The focus is on the key changes to import conditions, the reasons behind them, and their impact on your import supply chains. The session will outline the actions you need to take to stay compliant.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions during each session.

When and where

Session 1: Offshore treatment providers and NPPOs	Session 2: Australian importers and brokers
Thursday 15 May 2025 4:00-5:30pm AEST Online via Microsoft Teams Live Event	Tuesday 20 May 2025 11:00-12:30pm AEST Online via Microsoft Teams Live Event

Note: The times above are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Please check the relevant time zone in your area.

How to register

These information sessions are free events. To attend, please register by clicking the 'Get Tickets' button and selecting the relevant session.

Further information

Read the Import Industry Advice Notice: Khapra beetle measures: Upcoming changes to conditions for offshore treatments and certification
Factsheet: Khapra beetle treatments for Australian imports – upcoming changes
If you have any questions, please email imports@aff.gov.au (please title the subject line of the email 'Plant T2 - Khapra urgent actions - Phytosanitary updates').