New control orders to stop the spread of White Spot
Don’t use raw prawns intended for human consumption for baitNew control orders are in place following a comprehensive risk analysis conducted on White Spot Disease and a subsequent amendment to the Biosecurity (White Spot Disease of crustaceans) Control Order 2017.
NSW Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Christine Middlemiss, said it is crucial the community continues to remain vigilant to ensure NSW remains free of White Spot.
"NSW DPI has conducted a risk analysis for the entry into NSW of certain uncooked decapod crustaceans from the Queensland infected area for White Spot.
"As a result, we are allowing movement of species such as blue swimmer crabs, mud crabs, lobsters, and spanner crabs which can now be brought into NSW from the Queensland infected area, provided certain biosecurity conditions are met.
"The risk mitigation measures that will apply to all movements of these crustaceans include that they are destined to be cooked for human consumption, that all wastes and waste water are disposed of to council approved landfill or sewer systems, and that no live animals are returned to waterways.
"We have made the movement change to allow important access for trade of these species and also for the enjoyment of the NSW public."
PUBLIC RESPONSIBILITY
As part of the new Biosecurity Act in place, all members of the community have a general biosecurity duty to consider how actions could have a negative impact on another person, business, animal or the environment.
Biosecurity is a shared responsibility, we are told, and NSW DPI is asking for everyone to remain vigilant to ensure White Spot does not enter NSW.
To this end, communities are reminded that:
>> NSW seafood remains safe to consume.
>> Do not use prawns intended for human consumption as bait in any NSW waters.
>> Obey the current restrictions on importation from the Queensland infected area of prawns, nippers, yabbies and other crustaceans or marine worms to prevent White Spot Disease being introduced into NSW.
More from NSW Primary Industries on White Spot Disease.
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