We regulate the export of dairy products from Australia. This ensures that goods:
- comply with export laws
- meet importing country requirements.
Laws and regulations
Regulation assures our trading partners that our goods are safe to import.
Our export laws define:
- types of products regulated (prescribed)
- your obligations, if you are involved in the export of regulated products.
We can help you understand your obligations under
Australian export laws.
If you are a small to medium business owner, you can also check the
Dairy Australia trade ready website.
Importing country requirements
You must meet all importing country requirements for your goods. This applies to everyone involved in the export supply chain.
Before you export:
Exporters
You are responsible for declaring prescribed goods are fit for export.
New exporters
Follow our step-by-step guide to exporting dairy products.
Regular exporters
Make sure you meet all
requirements for dairy exporters.
If you also manufacture or process dairy products for export, you must also register your establishment.
Export registered establishments
If you prepare or handle prescribed dairy products for export, you must register with us. This includes:
- dairy ingredient suppliers
- freight forwarders
- manufacturers
- storage facilities
- those who store or load goods for export (excluding the wharf and airport terminal).
You are responsible for handling goods in line with export requirements. You may also generate export documents and certificates.
Read more about
responsibilities of export registered establishments.
Online services and systems
You must register in our
Export Documentation System (EXDOC) to link your name and details in export documents.
Check the
Manual of Importing Country Requirements (MICoR) for an updated list of export requirements from specific importing countries.
Stay informed
Check our
industry notices and advices.
We use these to tell you about changes to:
- laws and regulations
- market access conditions
- operational requirements.
Resources
Other government agencies and industry bodies can also help you get export ready.
Check our list of industry resources.
Fees and charges
Our fees and charges are available in
our charging guidelines.