Date of issue: 16 January 2026
Date of effect: 15 January 2026
Attention
Inedible meat exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) - Central and Regional offices.
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that the M448 certificate template for the export of trade samples of pet food, technical products (including pharmaceuticals), and rendered products to the European Union, which has previously been available via the Next Export Documentation System (NEXDOC), is now available as manual certification only.
Summary of changes and key points:
Exporters wishing to export trade samples of pet food, technical products (including pharmaceuticals), or rendered products to the European Union may apply for manual certification following the instructions available on the department’s website at Application for a government export certificate for non-prescribed goods.
If you have any questions regarding this IAN please email the Non-prescribed Goods Export Program at NPGExports@aff.gov.au
Joffrid Mackett
Assistant Secretary
Residues and Food Branch
Exports and Veterinary Services Division
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.