We have completed the final report of the import risk review for dehydrated and pre-sterilised microbiological media.
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)
About the final report
This review aims to modernise and simplify Australia’s import conditions for dehydrated and pre-sterilised microbiological media to reflect the current and future trading environment. It considers the biosecurity risks associated with importing (from any country) dehydrated and pre-sterilised microbiological media for laboratory use. It takes into account new and relevant scientific information, international standards, relevant changes in industry practices and operational practicalities.
The final report details:
- disease agents of biosecurity concern for this commodity
- risk assessments for the identified disease agents of biosecurity concern.
The disease agents that need specific risk management measures are:
- bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) protease-resistant prion protein (PrPBSE)
- scrapie protease-resistant prion protein (PrPSc)
Risk management measures for these disease agents include:
- baseline risk management measures for dehydrated and pre-sterilised microbiological media
- specific risk management measures for PrPBSE and PrPSc
Download the final report
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Import risk review for dehydrated and pre-sterilised microbiological media – final report (PDF 641 KB)
Import risk review for dehydrated and pre-sterilised microbiological media – final report (DOCX 1.87 MB)
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Stakeholder consultation
We released a draft report on 17 October 2023 for a 60-day consultation period. The final report considered comments received during the consultation period.
Download the draft report
Import risk review for dehydrated and pre-sterilised microbiological media - draft report (PDF 1.49 MB)
Import risk review for dehydrated and pre-sterilised microbiological media - draft report (DOCX 1.24 MB)
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