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General conditions
1. General conditions for edible non-prescribed goods
1.1. Prohibited
The Department is unaware of any prohibited edible non-prescribed goods* that are for export to Hong Kong.
1.2. Conditions
Unless specified within the commodity list below, the Department is unaware of any certification requirements for edible non-prescribed goods* for export to Hong Kong.
Non-prescribed food products must comply with Hong Kong’s labelling requirements — refer to the
Legislative Council Brief — Food and drugs (composition and labelling (PDF 200 KB) .
*Importing country requirements for some non-prescribed goods that contain meat, fish, dairy or egg products and animal by-products are covered on the relevant meat, dairy, fish or egg pages in
Micor. You should check for importing country requirements there.
2. General conditions for inedible non-prescribed goods
2.1. Prohibited
The Department is unaware of any specific requirement for inedible non-prescribed goods* that are for export to Hong Kong.
2.2. Conditions
The Department is unaware of any specific requirement for inedible non-prescribed goods* that are for export to Hong Kong.
*Importing country requirements for some non-prescribed goods that contain meat, fish, dairy or egg products and animal by-products are covered on the relevant meat, dairy, fish or egg pages in
Micor. You should check for importing country requirements there.
Specific goods
Edible apiculture products
1. Preconditions for market access
1.1 Import permit
Exporters are not required to obtain an import permit.
1.2 Listing and audit
| Listing and audit procedure | Required? |
|---|
| Audit | Not required |
| Listing — Department's Establishment Register (ER) | Not required |
1.3 Prohibited products
The Department is not aware of any prohibited edible apiculture products for export to Hong Kong.
2. Documentation requirements
2.1 Government certification
The Department is unaware of any certification requirements for edible apiculture products for export to Hong Kong.
An unendorsed EX188B certificate (NEXDOC only) can be issued for edible apiculture products. However, exporters are encouraged to confirm the importing conditions through their importer, or if needed the government authority of Hong Kong.
The following document provides instructions on how to complete certificate template number EX188B (within the Next Export Documentation system (NEXDOC) Portal):
2.2 Supporting documents and exporter declarations
The Department is not aware of any requirement for supporting documents and exporter declarations for Hong Kong.
3. Other requirements
Australian edible apiculture products and other non-prescribed food products must comply with Hong Kong's labelling requirements — refer to the
Legislative Council Brief — Food and drugs (composition and labelling) (PDF 200 KB).
4. Exemptions granted by the importing country
The Department is not aware of any exemptions being granted by Hong Kong. Exporters are encouraged to confirm if any exemptions apply by contacting their importer, or if needed the government authority of Hong Kong.
Margarine, containing edible tallow
1. Preconditions for market access
1.1 Import permit
Exporters are not required to obtain an import permit.
2. Documentation requirements
2.1 Government certification
An unendorsed EX188B certificate (manual only) can be issued for margarine, containing edible tallow. However, exporters are encouraged to confirm the importing conditions through their importer, or if needed the government authority of Hong Kong.
3. Other requirements
Australian non-prescribed food products such as margarine containing edible tallow must comply with Hong Kong's labelling requirements — refer to the Legislative Council Brief — Food and drugs (composition and labelling) (PDF 200 KB).
4. Exemptions granted by the importing country
