1.1 Establishment registration

Establishments are required to be export registered to export eggs from Australia to Kiribati.

Exceptions to establishment list and overseas 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 (Eggs and Egg Products) Rules 2021;

1. (a) eggs from a species other than Gallus gallus;
2. (b) egg products derived from eggs from a species other than Gallus gallus;
3. (c) eggs or egg products that are animal food or pharmaceutical material;
4. (d) liquid egg products exported in a consignment of not more than 10 litres;
5. (e) eggs or egg products not covered by paragraphs (a) to (d) exported in a consignment of not more than 10 kilograms;
6. (f) egg products in the form of a tablet or capsule;
   
7. (g) eggs or egg products for export to New Zealand.

Note

However, if Kiribati requires a government certificate 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.

1.2 Overseas listing

Establishments are not required to be establishment listed to export eggs from Australia to Kiribati.

1.3 General information

An import permit is required for eggs exported from Australia to Kiribati.

The validity of the permit is subject to change as determined by Kiribati.

2.1 Operational requirements additional to Australia's export legislation

Table eggs should be sourced from farms with adequate biosecurity system having proper disease surveillance and monitoring program.

Candling of eggs should be done to ensure quality and safety of eggs and to prevent inclusion of any fertile egg.

Eggs should be properly cleaned and graded. Eggs of standard size greater than or equal to 55 grams are allowed.

The eggs should be sourced from farms that have been declared free from the following diseases:

• Newcastle disease
• Highly Pathogenic Influenza (Avian Influenza)
• Infectious Bursal Disease (IBS)

2.2 Microbial and residue sampling​ and maximum acceptable limits

Kiribati has no known additional requirements for microbial sampling of eggs and egg products that differ from those required in the Export Control (Eggs and Egg Products) Rules 2021.

Kiribati 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 Kiribati or may be established at levels lower than those established in Australia. Maximum Limits (MLs) for contaminants may also vary between ​Kiribati and Australia.

Food business operators should note that:

• These differences can be interrogated case-by-case by considering the Kiribati standards and the Australian standards.
• Any detection of a residue above the Kiribati ​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.

3.1 Cage, barn and free-range table eggs

Health certificate for eggs

For table eggs produced for human consumption, use Health Certificate template EX46EG with additional endorsement 6477​.

EX46EG embedded endorsement

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

• In sound condition
• Fit for human consumption
• ​Of Australian origin

Additional endorsement 6477

The eggs and egg products have not been sourced processed and packed from areas/states under quarantine restrictions for Newcastle disease, notifiable avian influenza or infectious bursal disease.

For information on how to lodge a Request for Export (REX) for eggs and eggs products, follow the link​.​

3.2 Egg products that are not heat treated

There is no agreed certification for export of non-heat-treated egg products into Kiribati.

3.3 Egg products that are heat treated

There is no agreed certification for export of heat-treated egg products into Kiribati.

3.4 Manufacturing grade products

There is no agreed certification for export of manufacturing grade eggs and egg products into Kiribati.

3.5 Consignments under 10 kg and trade samples

Kiribati has no known requirements for consignments under 10 kg and trade samples that differ from those required in the Export Control (Eggs and Egg Products) Rules 2021. Please confirm requirements with your importer before sending a consignment under or equal to 10 Kg.

4.1 Import permit

An import permit is required for table eggs exported from Australia to Kiribati.

The validity of the permit is subject to change as determined by Kiribati.

4.2 Port of entry inspection and testing

Upon arrival, the consignment will be inspected by a biosecurity officer to have met all the import conditions laid out in the import permit. Failure to comply will result in destruction or re-export of the consignments at the importers expense.

5.1 Packaging

Table eggs only:

Only new egg trays shall be used.

5.2 Labelling

Table eggs only:

Egg cartons must be labelled with name of the farm, location, contact number, production date and sealed with farm logo.

• Nutritional claims: Not applicable
• Dual Language: Not applicable

5.3 Shelf life

Kiribati has no known specific requirements for shelf life.

5.4 Use-by date

Table eggs only:

The expiry date for table eggs must not be more than 40 days from the date of production under proper storage conditions.

5.5 Shipping marks

Kiribati has no known specific requirements for shipping marks.

6.1 Refrigeration, transfer and loadout

Eggs and egg products must be transported to ensure their condition and integrity is maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Export Cont​rol (Eggs and Egg Products) Rules 2021.

​​No additional documents required.

Not applicable.​