A High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (H7N8) outbreak has been confirmed in Victoria in February 2025, with a Declared Area in place. As a result, the export certification for some poultry and ratite meat, meat products, rendered meals, pet food, eggs and egg products may be affected for Australian product. The Department will issue regular Market Access Advices (MAAs) to advise exporters of relevant trade developments and the status of export certification. Exporters are advised to refer to the latest MAAs for the most up-to-date information. MAAs can be viewed on the department’s website here:
Egg export industry notices - DAFF (agriculture.gov.au).
The MAAs include an Attachment which shows countries and products affected. The Attachment specifically states which export health certificate templates for egg and egg products have been affected. Exporters should ensure they are reviewing the most up to date MAA and attachment with current market access information.
Markets that are not listed in the Attachment to the MAA should not have certification affected. The department recommends that all exporters of egg and egg products work closely with their importers to ensure any exported product will be accepted at border clearance.
For all enquiries, please email
exportstandards@aff.gov.au.
Exporters are reminded that it is an offence to provide false or misleading information to the Australian Government.
