Bangladesh (BD)

1.1 Establishment registration

Initial listing procedure	Required?
Export Registration	Yes
Establishment listing required for Bangladesh	No

Exceptions (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.

1.2 Overseas listing

1.3 Prohibited products

There are no known products that are prohibited for export to this market.

1.4 General information

Information about Bangladesh's import procedures are available in Bangladesh's Import Policy Order.

2.1 Milk and milk products

Milk and milk products of bovine origin are defined as prescribed goods under the Export Control Act. Production of these products for export is regulated under the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

Milk and milk products manufactured from non-bovine species, for example buffalo, goat and sheep, may also need to be regulated through the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021, though this is only required when export registration and health certification from the Department is required by Bangladesh.

We are not aware that Bangladesh has any known additional requirements for the production and export of non-bovine milk and milk products.

2.2 Compositional requirements

2.3 Further information

3.1 Technical grade and pharmaceutical products

Unless technical products and pharmaceutical material are prepared at an establishment that produces milk and milk products for export as food, these products are non prescribed goods. They are not regulated by the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

3.2 Animal feed

Unless animal food is prepared at an establishment that produces milk and milk products for export as food, these products are non prescribed goods.

In accordance with the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021, animal food must be clearly identified as animal food and not for human consumption. It must also be segregated from and not contaminate milk and milk products that are for human consumption.

3.3 Manufacturing grade products

Bangladesh has no known additional requirements for Manufacturing Grade milk and milk products that differ from the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

Manufacturing Grade products are defined in the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

3.4 Processing

3.5 Further information

4.1 Microbial and residue sampling

Bangladesh has no known additional requirements for microbial sampling of milk and milk products that differ to those required in the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

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

Food business operators should note that:

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

4.2 Operational requirements additional to Australia's export legislation

Bangladesh has no known additional requirements for general operations that differ to those required in the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

4.3 Hygiene

Bangladesh has no known additional hygiene requirements that differ to those required in the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

5.1 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 Bangladesh if there are any specific requirements for the import of these products. Typically, non-prescribed goods include, ice-cream, non-bovine milk and 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.

5.1.1 Health certification for milk and milk products

For milk and milk products for human consumption (including milk and milk products classified as a prescribed good by an importing Country), use Health Certificate template ZD035 with endorsement 4925.

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.

ZD035 Dairy Health Certificate

The ZD035 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
Fit for human consumption
Of Australian Origin

applies to the milk and milk products
complies with the requirements of the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

Endorsement 4925- BANGLADESH Radioactivity, melamine, animal health, hormone and heavy metal statements

Routine fallout monitoring has been undertaken in all Australian states since the mid-1950s. Following the cessation of French atmospheric nuclear weapons testing in the Pacific in 1974, fallout deposits decreased rapidly until present, where levels are at or below the minimum detectable. Monitoring since Chernobyl has shown no increase in fallout deposits and indications are that all fallout has now occurred and there will be no change. Extensive testing since the Chernobyl accident of all agricultural products (including the dairy products listed above) exported from Australia confirms that the radioactivity levels are negligible and therefore significantly less than 50 becquerels per kilogram measured as Caesium 134 and Caesium 137.
Based on results of the export establishment's testing and operation of Australia's food safety system and export inspection and certification system, melamine was not detected in its product (level of detection was <0.1 mg/kg and <1mg/kg). It can be concluded that dairy products covered by this health certificate do not contain residues of melamine of a public health concern.
The animals from which the milk has been derived were not exposed to Bovine Growth Hormones (BGH) / Bovine Somatotropin Hormones (BST). The source animals were not subjected to estrogenic treatment in last 90 days.
The milk does not contain heavy metal residues above the limits prescribed by the Codex Alimentarius Commission.
Animals from which these products were taken were clinically free from bovine spongiform encephalopathy, foot and mouth disease, Rinderpest, vesicular stomatitis, contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, bluetongue, lumpy skin disease, peste des petits ruminants and Rift Valley fever and live in areas free from these diseases. I further certify that foot and mouth disease, Rinderpest and bovine spongiform encephalopathy do not exist in Australia.

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 and are required to be signed by Departmental officers in a different colour ink to that of the printing of the certificate. 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 contains imported dairy product, exporters must enter into the Request for Permit the:

nature of the imported dairy ingredient including the percentage in the product
country of origin.

5.2 Manufacturing grade products

The Department does not have information about certification requirements for Manufacturing Grade products exported to Bangladesh.

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

5.3 Technical grade and pharmaceutical products

The ZD001 Certificate as to Condition may be issued for technical products and pharmaceutical material.

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.

Endorsement 470 - BANGLADESH and PAKISTAN Radioactivity & melamine statements

Routine fallout monitoring has been undertaken in all Australian states since the mid-1950s. Following the cessation of French atmospheric nuclear weapons testing in the Pacific in 1974, fallout deposits decreased rapidly until present, where levels are at or below the minimum detectable.
Monitoring since Chernobyl has shown no increase in fallout deposits and indications are that all fallout has now occurred and there will be no change.
Extensive testing since the Chernobyl accident of all agricultural products (including the dairy products listed above) exported from Australia confirms that the radioactivity levels are negligible and therefore significantly less than 50 becquerels per kilogram measured as Caesium 134 and Caesium 137.
Based on results of the export establishment's testing and operation of Australia's food safety system and export inspection and certification system, melamine was not detected in its product (level of detection was <0.1 mg/kg and <1mg/kg). It can be concluded that dairy products covered by this health certificate do not contain residues of melamine of a public health concern.

5.4 Animal feed

The Department does not have information about certification requirements for stockfood exported to Bangladesh.

Some countries may accept the ZD015 Certificate as to Condition for stockfood. Exporters should check certificate requirements with their importer.

Certificate as to Condition for Stockfood products

The ZD015 Certificate as to Condition for Stockfood or the E242A Declaration and Certificate for Shipments of Inedible Animal Products 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

The E242A Declaration and Certificate contains the following attestations:

It has been declared to me, a duly qualified veterinary surgeon in the employ of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia and I have no reason to doubt the products described above were derived from animals of Australian origin and the products were treated solely within Australia. I further certify that foot-and-mouth disease and rinderpest do not exist in Australia.

5.5 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.

5.6 Additional certification/letters

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.

6.1 Import permit

Exporters should ensure that their importer complies with any requirements to obtain a permit for imports into Bangladesh.

6.2 Port-of-entry inspection and testing

7.1 Packaging

Bangladesh has no known specific requirements for packaging in addition to those provided in the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

7.2 Labelling

Bangladesh has no known specific requirements for labelling in addition to those provided in the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

7.3 Shelf life

Bangladesh has no known specific requirements for shelf life restrictions other than those provided in the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

7.4 Shipping marks

Bangladesh has no known specific requirements for shipping marks (port marks).

7.5 Further information

Bangladesh has no known specific requirements for shipping and airfreight. Milk and milk products must be transported to ensure their condition and integrity is maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

8.1 Refrigeration, transfer and loadout

20/06/2023 - Updated residue statement to refer to importing country standards (section 4.1).
20/02/2022 - Content on this page may have changed location to conform to standard Dairy headings.
16/09/2021 - Removal and replacement of Dairy by Definition wording.
21/05/2021 - References to export legislation have been updated.

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