Date of issue: 16 June 2022
Date of effect: 15 June 2022
Reference Number: MAA 2022-03
Attention
- Industries – Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC)
- Export establishments
- Exporters
- Department of Agriculture and Water Environment—Central and Regional offices
Purpose
To notify manufacturers and exporters of changes to the European Union (EU) model health certificate requirements from 15 June 2022. Consequently, export certification for the specified commodities will not be available until further notice.
Summary of key points
- On 15 June 2022, the European Union implemented new requirements for health certification for certain commodities as published on Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/36.
- Export certificates on outdated templates that have been signed after 15 June 2022 will not be accepted at EU ports.
- The department has not yet revised the following certificate templates in accordance with the new EU requirements by the implementation date. Consequently, the following certificate templates will not be available for a short period of time until the templates have been updated by the department:
| Template number | Title of certificate | Example of products covered by the certificate |
|---|---|---|
| EUET (manual only) | Health certificate for the entry into the Union of meat products intended for human consumption, including rendered animal fats and greaves, meat extracts and treated stomachs, bladders, and intestines other than casings, that are not required to undergo a specific risk-mitigating treatment | Edible tallow |
| M022 (manual only) |
Health certificate for the entry into the Union of raw materials for the production of gelatine and collagen intended for human consumption | Untreated raw materials for the production of gelatine and collagen |
| M589 (manual only) |
Official certificate for the entry into the Union for placing on the market of treated raw materials for the production of gelatine and collagen intended for human consumption | Treated raw materials for the production of gelatine and collagen |
- The department is currently developing the above certificates to facilitate trade of the affected products as soon as possible. It is anticipated that this process will take several weeks.
- If you have exported or intend to export products affected by this notice, please contact the department at ExportStandards@awe.gov.au.
Further information
Contact ExportStandards@awe.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.