Directorate of Plant Protection Quarantine & Storage

The Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage, established under the Ministry of Agriculture shall be the authority for granting accreditation of Fumigation Agencies for performance of fumigation treatments with Methyl Bromide & Aluminium Phosphide under Accreditation Scheme.

The Plant Protection Adviser shall accredit the Fumigation Operators for undertaking Methyl bromide fumigation for pre-shipment treatments and quarantine purposes including ISPM-15 compliance in accordance with the provisions of Methyl Bromide Standard and Aluminium Phosphide for pre-shipment treatments and quarantine purposes including ware houses.

AFAS Accreditation

To manage the high biosecurity risk posed by ineffective fumigation treatments performed offshore, the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment administers the Australian Fumigation Accreditation Scheme (AFAS).

AFAS is a:

  • Management system run by overseas government agencies participating in AFAS to ensure continued compliance of fumigators with the treatment requirements.
  • Training and accreditation system for fumigators and regulatory officers.
  • Registration system for fumigation companies.
Approved ISPM -15 Treatment providing facilities in India
Tuticorin
Tuticorin
Chennai
Tuticorin