The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the Department) is the Australian government authority responsible for export registration, inspection and certification of Australian food and agricultural exports.

All premises involved in the production of bovine milk and milk products for export must be registered with the Department. Premises involved in the production of non-bovine products may also need to be registered, when this is required by an importing country. For more information or assistance with the export registration process contact the Department's Dairy, Eggs and Fish Program at dairyeggsfish@aff.gov.au.

Exceptions to establishment registration

Preparation of goods at an export registered establishment and an export permit is not required if you are exporting the following as these goods are not prescribed under the Export Control (Milk and Milk products) Rules 2021: ​

1. (a) ice cream;
2. (b) cheesecakes, Bavarian desserts and similar desserts;
3. (c) colostrum;
4. (d) milk or milk products encased in pastry or a fruit or vegetable product;
5. (e) milk products where milk or milk products are not the major component;
6. (f) milk or milk products that are derived from the lacteal secretion obtained from an animal other than a bovine animal;
7. (g) milk or milk products that are animal food or pharmaceutical material;
8. (h) any other milk or milk products that are not covered by subsection (1) of this section;
9. (i) liquid milk and milk products exported in a consignment of not more than 10 litres;
10. (j) milk or milk products not covered by paragraphs (a) to (i) exported in a consignment of not more than 10 kilograms;
11. (k) milk or milk products in the form of a tablet or capsule.

Note

However, if the importing country requires a government certificate and registration for the entry of the above goods, a certificate can be issued by the department – provided that the goods have been prepared in an export registered establishment.

Ships stores

Export certification is not issued for ships stores as the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021 do not apply. Ships stores are milk and milk products on ships or aircraft for the use of passengers and crew or for the service of the ships or aircraft on a voyage from Australia.

There are no known products that are prohibited for export to this market.

Milk and milk products of bovine origin are defined as prescribed goods under the Export Control Act. Production of these products for export is regulated under the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

Milk and milk products manufactured from non-bovine species, for example buffalo, goat and sheep, may also need to be regulated through the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021, though this is only required when export registration and health certification from the Department is required by an importing country.

We are not aware that Algeria has any known additional requirements for the production and export of non-bovine milk and milk products.

Unless technical products and pharmaceutical material are prepared at an establishment that produces milk and milk products for export as food, these products are non prescribed goods. They are not regulated by the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

Unless animal food is prepared at an establishment that produces milk and milk products for export as food, these products are non prescribed goods.

In accordance with the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021, animal food must be clearly identified as animal food and not for human consumption. It must also be segregated from and not contaminate milk and milk products that are for human consumption.

Algeria has no known additional requirements for Manufacturing Grade milk and milk products that differ from the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

Manufacturing Grade products are defined in the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

Algeria has no known additional requirements for microbial sampling of milk and milk products that differ to those required in the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

Algeria residue standards

Maximum residue limits (MRLs) or import tolerances for residues of specific agricultural and veterinary chemicals approved for use in Australia may not exist in Algeria or may be established at levels lower than those established in Australia. Maximum Limits (MLs) for contaminants may also vary between Algeria and Australia.

Food business operators should note that:

• These differences can be interrogated case-by-case by considering the Algeria standards and the Australian standards.
• Any detection of a residue above the Algeria ​​MRLs/MLs (as applicable) at the border may result in rejection of the consignment.

Note

Importing country residue standards can usually be found via the official webpages of their competent authority. Links to a limited number of export markets and Australia are provided on the DAFF website​.

Algeria has no known additional requirements for general operations that differ to those required in the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

Algeria has no known additional hygiene requirements that differ to those required in the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

Milk and milk products that are prescribed under Australia's export rules:

1. are milk or milk products derived from a bovine animal; and
2. are intended to be exported as food.

Milk and milk products that are not prescribed under Australia's export rules

Milk and milk products which do not meet the criteria under the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021 ​are classified by Australia as non-prescribed goods. It is the responsibility of the exporter to confirm with Algeria if there are any specific requirements for the importation of these products. Typically, non-prescribed goods include ice-cream, non-bovine milk products, colostrum and products with a minor component of dairy.

Further information on exporting non-prescribed goods from Australia is available on the Department's website.

In some cases, an importing country requires specific health certification and government oversight for what would typically be non-prescribed milk and milk products. When required, these products become prescribed under export legislation and must meet all export and importing country requirements. This includes the products being manufactured and stored at an export registered establishment and must have a valid export permit and health certificate for each consignment. Guidance on export registration can be found at Dairy export registered establishments.

5.1.1 Health certification for milk and milk products

For milk and milk products produced for human consumption (including milk and milk products classified as a prescribed good by an importing Country), health certificate templates are provided below for the various products.

Until further notice, NEXDOC issued dairy export health certificates for the Algerian market need to be signed and wet stamped by departmental officers. Please contact dairyeggsfish@aff.gov.au for more information.

Health certificate for milk powder

For milk powder, use the EX314A Health Certificate. ​The EX314A contains the following attestations:

1. The products described in this certificate are of sound quality and are fit for human consumption.
2. The milk used in the production of the products described in this certificate is from a region or country that has been unaffected during the past 12 months by foot-and-mouth disease, vesicular stomatitis, rinderpest, peste de petits ruminants, contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, lumpy skin disease, Rift Valley Fever and rinderpest.
3. Products described in this certificate have been produced from cow’s milk sourced in farming concerns free of bovine spongiform encephalopathy at the moment of collection.
4. Products described in this certificate have been produced from milk free of residues, antibiotics, hormones, pesticides or any other substances known to be harmful to health in accordance with the regulations in force.

In respect of milk powder, the levels of dioxin and PCB do not exceed the accepted international standards and meet the following toxicological specifications:

The country set up a programme of evaluation and management of risks, and a plan of monitoring for fast detection and prevention against any contamination against PCB and dioxins.

5. The products described in this certificate have undergone microbiological analysis and meet health and quality standards.

In respect of milk powder, the manufacturer’s sampling and inspection programs ensure compliance with the following microbiological specifications.

Type of product – milk powder

6. Products to be exported to Algeria (milk powder) must be less than three months old at the time of loading for shipment.
7. According to radiation inspection programs, the products described in this certificate do not contain radiation levels exceeding the following amounts:

Health certificate for hard and semi hard cheeses

For hard and semi hard cheeses, use the EX314B Health Certificate. The EX314B contains the following attestations:

1. The products described in this certificate are of sound quality and are fit for human consumption.
2. The milk used in the production of the products described in this certificate is from a region or country that has been unaffected during the past 12 months by foot-and-mouth disease, vesicular stomatitis, rinderpest, peste de petits ruminants, contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, lumpy skin disease, Rift Valley Fever and rinderpest.
3. Products described in this certificate have been produced from cow’s milk sourced in farming concerns free of bovine spongiform encephalopathy at the moment of collection.
4. Products described in this certificate have been produced from milk free of residues, antibiotics, hormones, pesticides or any other substances known to be harmful to health in accordance with the regulations in force.

In respect of hard and semi hard cheeses, the levels of dioxin and PCB do not exceed the accepted international standards and meet the following toxicological specifications:

The country set up a programme of evaluation and management of risks, and a plan of monitoring for fast detection and prevention against any contamination against PCB and dioxins.

5. The products described in this certificate have undergone microbiological analysis and meet health and quality standards. In respect of hard and semi hard cheeses, the manufacturer’s sampling and inspection programs ensure compliance with the following microbiological specifications.

6. Products to be exported to Algeria (hard and semi hard cheeses) must be less than three months old at the time of loading for shipment.
7. According to radiation inspection programs, the products described in this certificate do not contain radiation levels exceeding the following amounts:

• *Americium-241 1 becquerel/kg
• *Cesium-134 202 becquerel/kg
• *Iodine-131 67 becquerel/kg
• *Plutonium-239 1 becquerel/kg
  
• *Cesium-137 267 becquerel/kg
• *Strontium-90 67 becquerel/kg

Health certificate for butter

For butter products, use the EX314C Health Certificate. The EX314C contains the following attestations:

1. The products described in this certificate are of sound quality and are fit for human consumption.
2. The milk used in the production of the products described in this certificate is from a region or country that has been unaffected during the past 12 months by foot-and-mouth disease, vesicular stomatitis, rinderpest, peste de petits ruminants, contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, lumpy skin disease, Rift Valley Fever and rinderpest.
3. Products described in this certificate have been produced from cow’s milk sourced in farming concerns free of bovine spongiform encephalopathy at the moment of collection.
4. Products described in this certificate have been produced from milk free of residues, antibiotics, hormones, pesticides or any other substances known to be harmful to health in accordance with the regulations in force.

In respect of pasteurised butter, the levels of dioxin and PCB do not exceed the accepted international standards and meet the following toxicological specifications:

The country set up a programme of evaluation and management of risks, and a plan of monitoring for fast detection and prevention against any contamination against PCB and dioxins.

5. The products described in this certificate have undergone microbiological analysis and meet health and quality standards. In respect of pasteurised butter, the manufacturer’s sampling and inspection programs ensure compliance with the following microbiological specifications.

Type of product – pasteurised butter

6. Products to be exported to Algeria (pasteurised butter) must be less than three months old at the time of loading for shipment.
7. According to radiation inspection programs, the products described in this certificate do not contain radiation levels exceeding the following amounts:

• *Americium-241 - 1 becquerel/kg
• *Cesium-134 - 202 becquerel/kg
• *Iodine-131 - 67 becquerel/kg
•  *Plutonium-239 - 1 becquerel/kg
  
• *Cesium-137 - 267 becquerel/kg
  
• *Strontium-90 - 67 becquerel/kg

Attachment to health certificates - EX314A, EX314B, and EX314C - AA10

As the attestations of the health certificates listed above print over two pages, shipping marks, numbers and container numbers, description of goods, production date, batch/lot codes, expiry date, total net weight and gross weight need to print on the AA10 Attachment to Health Certificate.

Other milk products

For milk and milk products (except for butter, casein, milk powder, hard cheese, semi hard cheese, infant powder, whey powder and membrane & ultra filtration product) for human consumption, please contact the Department as to the correct certification to be used.

Basis on which specific attestations on EX314A, EX314B, and EX314C can be made

(a) Animal health assurances - These can be made on the basis of Australia's animal health status and import policies.

(b) Food safety assurances - These can be made on the basis of Australia's food safety controls and import policies. There is a very high level of margin in the toxicological specifications for PCB, dioxin, iron and copper listed in attestation 4 and the levels detected in Australia and  would be likely to be detected in countries from which dairy product ingredients are sourced. There is also a very high level of margin between the radiation levels listed in attestation 7 and the levels detected in product manufactured in Australia, including those containing imported ingredients.

(c) Microbiological specifications - These can be made on the basis of laboratory certificates that must be lodged prior to collection of the health certificates.

(d) Restriction on product that is more than 3 months old at the time of loading - These can be made by checking the date of manufacture on health certificates.

NATA certificates

National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) certificates are required for all milk and milk products being exported to Algeria, as per Section 5 of the Algerian Health Certificate, the Microbiological Criteria of Milk and Milk products and the Food Standards Code. NATA results do not need to be provided for sulphite reducing organisms for milk powder, as there is no NATA laboratory currently accredited for this test.

NATA certificates must be available at audit or if requested by the Department.

If an Algerian certificate does not nominate a specific microbiological standard for a particular microbiological parameter, the Algerian authorities have advised the Department to use the standards provided in Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

Until further notice, NATA Certificate of Analysis (COA) for the ​Algerian market need to be signed and wet stamped by departmental officers. Please contact dairyeggsfish@aff.gov.au​ for more information.

Exporter declarations and raising REXs

Exporters must include the following exporter declaration in each Request for Export - 'Milk products in this shipment meet Algerian product testing requirements. Results are supported by NATA certification.

When raising a Request for Export, exporters must provide:

• the batch code of the consignment
• use-by dates for each line item
• gross weight amounts for each line item
• gross weight units for each line item
• transfer documentation.
  

Transit Certification Requirements

 Milk and milk products transiting the European Union or the United States may require transit documentation. These certificates are available as additional certificates through the N​EXDOC system. If the product is transiting the United States, standard certification is required and the exporter should contact the Department for advice on how this certification may be issued. If the product is transiting a European Union member state, see the particular European Union member state regarding the certificate template to select.

The Department does not have information about certification requirements for Manufacturing Grade products exported to Algeria.

Some countries may accept the ZD016 Certificate as to Condition for Manufacturing Grade products. Exporters should check certificate requirements with their importer.

Certificate as to Condition for Manufacturing Grade products

The ZD016 Certificate as to Condition contains the following attestations:

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the conditions or restrictions applicable under the particular inspection system prescribed under the Export Control Act have been complied with in respect of the prescribed good described above, being goods that are:

1. In sound condition
2. Of Australian Origin
   

The Department does not have information about certification requirements for exports of technical product and pharmaceutical material to Algeria.

Some countries may accept the ZD001 Certificate as to Condition. Exporters should check certificate requirements with their importer.

Certificate as to Condition

The ZD001 Certificate contains the following attestations:

I certify to the best of my knowledge that the information on this form is true and correct in every particular details and that the product described above is of Australian origin and is acceptable for sale in Australia.

The ZD015 Certificate as to Condition for Stockfood can be issued for stockfood made from milk and milk products.

The ZD015 Certificate contains the following attestations:

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the conditions or restrictions applicable under the particular inspection system prescribed under the Export Control Act have been complied with in respect of the prescribed good described above, being goods that are:

1. In sound condition
2. Of Australian Origin
   

It is the responsibility of exporters to determine through their importers if export certification is required for consignments and trade samples that are less than 10 kilograms or 10 litres, as an export permit is not required for such consignments.

The ZX01 Certificate as to Dioxin Status of Australian Dairy Products is available on request.

European Union (EU) transit certificates are available for consignments transiting the EU. Refer to the EU documentation requirements for edible products for the reference numbers and attestations in these certificates.

Algeria has no known specific requirements for labelling and packaging in addition to those provided in the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

Algeria has no known specific requirements for labelling and packaging in addition to those provided in the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

Algeria has no known specific requirements for shelf life restrictions other than those provided in the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

Algeria has no known specific requirements for shipping marks (port marks).