We have released an issues paper for the importation of natural casings for human consumption.
Steps to complete this risk analysis
When we do a risk analysis, we:
- start the risk analysis by reviewing the science on pests and diseases of concern
- assess and analyse biosecurity risks
- develop proposed risk management measures
- consult the public on the draft report and then review comments
- publish a final report
- develop import conditions
- publish import conditions in our Biosecurity Import Conditions System (BICON).
Make a submission
We have now released an issues paper for public comment.
You are invited to:
- read the issues paper
- submit your feedback through Have Your Say.
This consultation will be open for 60 days. Submissions close at 5:00 PM, 28 January 2025.
About the issues paper
This paper considers the existing import conditions for natural sausage casings for human consumption. These conditions were established under the 1999 import risk assessment ‘Importation of Sausage Casings into Australia’. The issues paper considers the effectiveness of the proposed alternative to country freedom that was put to the department by industry, noting that this closely reflects the current recommendations of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).
Next steps
Once the issues paper has been finalised, findings will be carried through the draft import risk review. This draft import risk review will then be distributed for comment. The final import risk review will provide the basis for an update of the department’s import conditions for natural casings.
Learn more about why we carry out risk analyses and our international obligations.
Contact us
For more information about this review email Animal Biosecurity.