Date of issue: 14 April 2026
Date of effect: 15 April 2026
Related MAAs: MAA 2026-07
Attention
- Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Australian Dairy Industry Council, Australian Food and Grocery Council
- Dairy export establishments
- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and Regional offices
- Exporters, AEPI and NEXDOC users
Purpose
This Market Access Advice (MAA) notifies stakeholders that an updated transit certificate template for dairy products transiting through Türkiye will be available in the Next Export Documentation (NEXDOC) system from 15 April 2026.
Summary of key points
Türkiye has implemented a new transit certificate model for dairy products. Exports of Australian dairy products transiting Türkiye are required to utilise the new certificate format from 1 April 2026.
The department has implemented updates to certificate template ZDTRT to align with Türkiye’s new model certificate. The update certificate template ZDTRT will be available in NEXDOC from 15 April 2026.
The department encourages exporters to continue working with their importers and/or agents as relevant to ensure exported product meet requirements of both importing and transit countries.
Exporters should contact the department at exportstandards@aff.gov.au if they experience any difficulties regarding clearance of product transiting Türkiye utilising the updated certificate template.
Micor
The Manual of Importing Country Requirements (Micor) will be updated to reflect this market access advice. The department encourages users of Micor to subscribe to the Micor update service for a commodity-specific email that lists changes that have been made the preceding week.
Further information
Contact exportstandards@aff.gov.au if you have any queries.
The information provided in this advice is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The Commonwealth endeavours to keep information current and accurate, however, it may be subject to change without notice. Exporters are encouraged to verify these details with their importers prior to undertaking production/exports. The Commonwealth will not accept liability for any loss resulting from reliance on information contained in this notice.