22 August 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify all Authorised Officers (AOs) using PEMS to lodge QSR inspection results that there will be a change to mandatory requirements relating to sub-package type from 19 August 2023.
Summary and key points
- Sub–package type will now be a mandatory field in all QSR inspection records.
- The new sub-package type field is a dropdown selection within product line results.
- PEMS will automatically validate that the combination of commodity, weight, and sub-package type meet QSR arrangements.
- An error message will appear if the combination of information does not comply.
Authorised officer responsibilities
- Familiarise themselves with the updated Reference: Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) Authorised officer user guide - Quality System Recognition inspections.
- AOs no longer need to supply the sub–package type details in the comments section of a QSR inspection record.
NOTE: Sub-package type must continue to be entered in Remarks or Comments field if using the Grain and Plant Product Inspection Record in PEMS. - Note the requirement to enter mandatory sub-package type field for QSR inspections.
- Refer to the Quick Reference Guide: What’ New, What’s Different, PEMS release – 19 August 2023 for further information.
Contact information
If you have any questions regarding this IAN, please email the PEMS team.
Rossana Carr
Acting Assistant Secretary
Plant Export Operations Branch