Import risk review for the inclusion of avian material in aquaculture feed

We have completed the final report on the Import risk review for the inclusion of avian materials in aquaculture feed.

This is an addendum to the final report of the Assessment of a prescribed heat treatment as a risk management measure for fish and fish products for use as pet food and stockfeed.

The final report will inform the development of import conditions for aquaculture feed containing avian material. We will publish any new import conditions on BICON. Register in BICON to receive an alert when we publish the import conditions.

Steps to complete this risk analysis

When we do a risk analysis, we:

start by reviewing the evidence on pests and diseases of concern
assess and analyse biosecurity risks
develop proposed risk management measures if required
consult the public on the draft report and then review comments
publish the final report
develop import conditions
publish import conditions in our Biosecurity Import Conditions System (BICON).

About this review

This risk review was initiated in response to a request from the aquaculture feed industry. It evaluated the level of biosecurity risk associated with imported aquaculture feed that contains avian material. It considered current scientific information, industry practices and operational practicalities.

The review considered 3 common groups of aquaculture feed product:

granulated hatchery feed
extruded pelletised hatchery and grow-out feed
soft tuna feed.

The review recommends the application of an additional heat treatment step to manage the level of biosecurity risk for this commodity.

Final report

We released the final report on 6 October 2026.

Following stakeholder comments received on the draft report, there were no significant changes between the draft and final report.