Next Export Documentation System (NEXDOC)

Exports systems

The department has designed a modern, streamlined, enhanced exports traceability system to support overseas market access for exports of agricultural products.

The program includes developing a new export documentation system (NEXDOC), modernising the existing IT system platforms of EXDOC (Export Documentation System) and enhancing the Tracking Animal Certification Exports (TRACE) system and the Plant Exports Management System (PEMS).

Modernisation of the export documentation systems will strengthen Australia’s reputation as a provider of high-quality agricultural commodities, underpinned by robust, digitally enhanced services and regulatory practices. This enables industry to be more competitive in international markets through reduced regulatory costs while maintaining our strong regulatory reputation.

Australian export industries will benefit from upgraded systems providing modern, sophisticated platforms capable of integration with supporting systems and new technologies. Export documentation supported within the systems include:

export permits as required by the Export Control Act
export certificates as required by importing country authorities
extra certificates that support the export (such as transit certificates).

Transition information

Inedible Meat

From 27 October 2025 export certification for inedible meat products, including raw and processed pet food, rendered products, and other animal-derived materials will transition from the EXDOC system to the Next Export Documentation (NEXDOC) platform.

Exporters, agents, and freight forwarders must register in NEXDOC and ensure all new certification requests are submitted through the system. EXDOC-based processes and some manual certificate requests will no longer be accepted after the transition date. Register now via the online service portal.

Please see IAN 2025-21: NEXDOC – Inedible Meat Moving to NEXDOC on 27 October 2025 for further information on transition.

Support available

Drop-in sessions are available for exporters, agents other interested industry representatives to walk through the steps in registering an organisation on NEXDOC.

To join a session, click on the Teams link below on the date and time of the event.

The sessions are available at these times:

Background

The department is incrementally onboarding commodities to NEXDOC.

There are many benefits for exporters to use the system including:

improved product traceability through increased visibility across the whole export supply chain
modern technology that integrates with other systems
automated instead of manual processes
24/7 self-service
improved reporting
interactive workflow processes
ability to generate an export certification with a unique QR code as well as the certificate number, to improve tracking and security
ability to liaise with the department directly through the system.

For information on our other exports systems visit:

Access the new system

When your commodity is available, you can access the NEXDOC system through:

the online service portal on the department’s website, or
third-party software.

If you are using a third-party software solution, ensure you discuss the transition with your provider. To understand more about user profiles, please visit NEXDOC Help.

Find out more on how to access NEXDOC.