Pre-border schemes

Pre–border quarantine

Australia’s approach to quarantine incorporates a variety of strategies and initiatives aimed at addressing quarantine risks.

Pre–border quarantine treatments play an important role by mitigating the risks associated with cargo prior to arrival in Australia.

Offshore scheme management

The AQIS Offshore Development Program, Quarantine Operations Division, is responsible for the developing and managing a number of pre–border schemes.

• Australian Fumigation Accreditation Scheme
• Ethylene Oxide Offshore Treatment Providers Scheme
• Gamma Irradiation Offshore Treatment Providers Scheme