Depending on what you want to export, the requirements you must meet will vary.
Under the Export Control Act 2020, there are ‘prescribed’ and ‘non-prescribed’ goods. Examples of prescribed goods are:
- dairy
- live animals
- plants and plant products
- meat and meat products
- grain
- animal food (frozen raw meat)
- organic produce
- fresh fruit and vegetables
- dried fruit
- pharmaceuticals (raw animal material)
Non-prescribed goods are all other goods not defined above. Provisions may apply depending on the requirements of the importing country.
The Australian Department of Agriculture can assist businesses with exporting non prescribed goods. Fees are payable and certain information, including importing country requirements, must be provided by the exporter to the Department.
For further information contact the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - external site.
The Dairy Export Assurance Program (DEAP) - external site is an exciting opportunity for the Government, state regulatory agencies and industry to co–design a more robust and inclusive regulatory framework for the dairy export industry.
The Australian Department of Agriculture - external site is partnering with Dairy Australia - external site to deliver three projects within DEAP:
- Identifying the regulatory hurdles for domestic dairy manufacturers to become an approved establishment.
- Food safety in commercial assurance programs.
- Working towards reduced regulatory intervention through improved data.
The program includes a free export facilitator service for dairy manufacturers looking to become export registered. A service is also available to assist dairy manufacturers that are export registered and looking for new opportunities. For more information see Export facilitator service - external site.
