How Is a BMSB Treatment Planned?

How Is a BMSB Treatment Planned?

A BMSB treatment must be planned professionally according to the characteristics of the goods being shipped and of the shipment itself. Before the treatment, the type of cargo, its total volume, the packing format, the container structure, the shipping date and the methods accepted by the destination country are all assessed.

The general treatment process consists of the following stages:

1. Shipment and Product Analysis

The type of goods, the customs tariff code, the loading method, the container type and the destination country are examined. It is then assessed whether the shipment falls within the scope of the current BMSB measures.

2. Selecting the Appropriate Method

A treatment method suited to the nature of the goods and to the rules of the destination country is selected. Since not every method and not every fumigant is suitable for every commodity, product compatibility is assessed carefully.

3. Preparing the Treatment Area

The area where the treatment will take place is inspected, the necessary safety measures are put in place and unauthorised persons are kept out of the treatment area. The gas-tightness conditions of the container or the cargo are examined.

4. Controlled Application and Monitoring

The treatment is carried out according to the defined application protocol. Throughout the treatment, temperature, exposure period and the required measurement values are monitored and recorded.

5. Aeration and Gas Clearance

Once the exposure period is complete, the area is aerated under controlled conditions. The treatment area is not reopened for use until safe entry and handling conditions have been verified with measuring instruments.

6. Documentation

The results of the treatment are recorded and the documents are prepared in the formats required by the destination country. It is of great importance that the shipment, container and treatment details shown on the certificate are correct.

Why Should BMSB Treatments Be Carried Out by Professionals?

BMSB treatments cover not only the elimination of the pest, but also the preparation of the shipment in line with the current biosecurity requirements of the destination country.

An incorrect choice of method, incomplete monitoring, unsuitable treatment conditions or wrongly issued documents may cause the cargo to be held at the port, to be re-treated, to be refused entry into the country or to be sent back.

For this reason, in BMSB treatments:

• current country requirements must be reviewed,
• product and method compatibility must be checked,
• treatment values must be measured regularly,
• the operation must be conducted in line with safety rules,
• all information must be recorded correctly.

BMSB Treatments with Atılım Fumigation

Atılım Fumigation plans BMSB treatments for export cargo according to the characteristics of the goods, the container and the shipment. Before the treatment, the scope of the consignment is assessed, the current destination country requirements are reviewed and the appropriate treatment method is determined.

Treatments performed on containers, machinery, vehicles, metal goods, wood packaging and other high-risk commercial cargo are carried out under control, together with the safety, monitoring, follow-up and documentation stages.

To find out whether your shipment to Australia or New Zealand falls within the scope of the BMSB measures and to plan the appropriate treatment process, you can get in touch with Atılım Fumigation.

BMSB risk seasons, target goods and accepted treatment conditions may be updated by the relevant national authorities. Current requirements should be checked before shipment.