6.1. Milk and milk products
Milk and milk products that are prescribed under Australia's export rules
- are milk or milk products derived from a bovine animal; and
- 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 import 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.
6.1.1 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.
Health certificate for milk powder
For milk powder, use the EX314A Health Certificate. Note: The EX314A is not provided for the following ice cream powder DC codes in DML: DC0396, DC0397, DC0398, DC1167, DC1169. The EX314A contains the following attestations:
- The products described in this certificate are of sound quality and are fit for human consumption.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
| Antiseptics | PCB | Dioxin | Iron | Copper |
|---|
Not present | 100 nanograms per gram of milk fat | 1 to 4 pico-grams per gram of milk fat | Maximum of 10 parts per million | Maximum of 1.5 parts per million |
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.
- 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
Criteria | n
| c | m |
|---|
Aerobic germs at 30°C | 5 | 2 | 5x104 |
| Coliforms | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 5 | 0 | not present |
Sulfite-reducing clostridium at 46°C
| 5
| 0
| not present
|
| Yeasts | 5 | 2 | 50 |
| Mould | 5 | 2 | 50 |
| Salmonella | 5 | 0 | not present |
- Products to be exported to Algeria (milk powder) must be less than three months old at the time of loading for shipment.
- 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
| *Plutonium-239 1 becquerel/kg
|
*Cesium-134 202 becquerel/kg
| *Cesium-137 267 becquerel/kg
|
| *Iodine-131 67 becquerel/kg | *Strontium-90 67 becquerel/kg |
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:
- The products described in this certificate are of sound quality and are fit for human consumption.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
| Antiseptics | PCB | Dioxin | Iron | Copper |
|---|
Not present | 100 nanograms per gram of milk fat | 1 to 4 pico-grams per gram of milk fat | Maximum of 10 parts per million | Maximum of 1.5 parts per million |
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.
- 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.
Criteria | n | c | m |
|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 5 | 1 | 100 |
| Salmonella | 5 | 0 | not present |
| Listeria monocytogenes | 1 | 0 | not present |
- 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.
- 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:
- The products described in this certificate are of sound quality and are fit for human consumption.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
| Antiseptics | PCB | Dioxin | Iron | Copper |
|---|
Not present | t | 1 to 4 pico-grams per gram of milk fat | Maximum of 10 parts per million | Maximum of 1.5 parts per million |
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.
- 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
Criteria | n | c | m |
|---|
Aerobic germs at 30°C | 5 | 2 | 102 |
| Coliforms | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 5 | 2 | 10 |
Yeasts
| 5
| 2
| not present
|
| Mould | 5 | 2 | not present |
Salmonella
| 5 | 0 | not present |
| Phosphatase | 1 | 0 | negative |
- Products to be exported to Algeria (pasteurised butter) must be less than three months old at the time of loading for shipment.
- 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.
Exporter declarations and raising RFPs
Exporters must include the following exporter declaration in each Request for Permit - 'Milk products in this shipment meet Algerian product testing requirements. Results are supported by NATA certification.
Whenever export documentation is obtained, the exporter must provide a declaration stating that all the information provided in the permit is true and complete. They must also state that they are in possession of a declaration of compliance that:
- applies to the milk and milk products
- complies with the requirements of the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.
When raising a Request for Permit, 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
- a Declaration of Compliance.
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 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.
6.2. 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.
6.3. Consignments under 10 kilograms and trade samples
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.
6.4. Additional certificates available
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.
7.1. Manufacturing Grade (DM) milk and milk products
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:
- In sound condition
- Of Australian Origin
7.2. Animal food
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:
- In sound condition
- Of Australian Origin
7.3. Technical products and pharmaceutical material
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.
