20 May 2024
Who does this notice affect?
International airlines, aircraft operators and their contracted services (third parties) performing or certifying aerosol disinsection treatments applied to aircraft cabin and hold for aircraft arriving in Australia.
What has changed?
Airlines and aircraft operators are advised that the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry will cease supplying aerosol disinsection treatment cans to airlines and aircraft operators on arrival in Australian Territory. The provision of disinsection cans remains the responsibility of the airline, ground staff or their appointed ground handling agent. All airlines and aircraft operators are to procure a sufficient supply of compliant disinsection treatment cans for use in accordance with the departments requirements and procedures Aircraft disinsection.
Airlines may only utilise approved disinsection products Aircraft disinsection - What brand of disinsection sprays can I use?
Airlines should ensure airline crews and ground staff are familiar with the On-arrival Disinsection methods, as they may need to perform the disinsection on arrival treatment as directed by a biosecurity officer. Departmental staff do not conduct disinsection treatment.