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179-2024: Cessation of the VSPS

20 August 2024

Who does this notice affect?

Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers and principal agents—associated with shipping or importing goods subject to increased intervention during the 2024-25 BMSB risk season, and shipping lines that have previously participated in the department’s Vessel Seasonal Pest Scheme (VSPS).

2024-16: Other Goods to Singapore -Transition to NEXDOC

20 August 2024

Attention:

Registered exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) – Central and Regional offices.

Purpose

This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that export certification to Singapore for Other Goods will transition to the Next Export Documentation (NEXDOC) System on Monday 2 September 2024.