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1. Preconditions for market access
1.1 Establishment registration
Establishments are required to be export registered to export eggs from Australian to India.
1.2 Overseas listing
Establishments are not required to be establishment listed to export eggs from Australia to India.
| Initial listing procedure | Required? |
|---|
| Export registration | Yes |
| Establishment listing required for India | No |
1.3 General information
An import permit is required for eggs exported from Australian to India.
The validity of the permit is subject to change as determined by India.
2. Operational requirements
2.1 Operational requirements additional to Australia’s export legislation
India has no known additional requirements that differ from those required in the Export Control (Egg and Egg Products) Rules 2021.
2.2 Microbial and residue sampling
India has no known additional requirements for microbial and residue sampling of egg and egg products that differ from those required in the Export Control (Egg and Egg Products) Rules 2021.
3. Documentation requirements
3.1 Cage, barn and free-range table eggs
There is no agreed certificate for the import of cage, barn or free-range eggs into India.
3.2 Egg products that are not heat treated
There is no agreed certificate for the import of not heat-treated egg and egg products into India.
3.3 Egg products that are heat treated
There is no agreed certificate for the import of heat-treated egg and egg products into India.
3.4 Manufacturing grade products
There is no agreed certificate for the import of manufacturing grade products into India.
3.5 Consignments under 10kg and trade samples
There is no agreed certificate for the import of consignments under 10kg and trade samples into India.
4. Import procedures
4.1 Import permit
An import permit is required for eggs exported from Australian to India.
The validity of the permit is subject to change as determined by India.
4.2. Port of entry inspection and testing
India has no known additional requirements for port of entry inspection and testing of egg and egg products that differ from those required in the Export Control (Egg and Egg Products) Rules 2021.
5. Packaging, labelling and shipping marks (port marks)
5.1 Packaging
India has no known specific requirements for packaging in addition to those provided in the Export Control (Eggs and Egg Products) Rules 2021.
5.2 Labelling
India has no known specific requirements for labelling in addition to those provided in the Export Control (Eggs and Egg Products) Rules 2021.
5.3 Shelf life
India has no known specific requirements for shelf life restrictions in addition to those provided in the Export Control (Eggs and Egg Products) Rules 2021.
5.4 Use-by date
India has no known specific requirements for use-by date in addition to those provided in the Export Control (Eggs and Egg Products) Rules 2021.
5.5 Shipping marks
India has no known specific requirements for shipping marks in addition to those provided in the Export Control (Eggs and Egg Products) Rules 2021.
6. Shipping and air freight requirements
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 Control (Eggs and Eggs Products) Rules 2021.
7. Additional documentation available
No additional documents required.
8. Definitions
