Papua New Guinea (PG)
Certification alert: HPAI related market access and certification impacts
- Papua New Guinea has lifted its prohibition on imports from Australia of uncooked poultry products, including table eggs in National Agriculture & Quarantine Inspection Authority (NAQIA) Gazette Notice G1154.
- The prohibition was imposed due to outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Australia in 2024 and 2025 and lifted following Australia’s return to freedom from HPAI in 2025.
- An import permit is required for exports of eggs and egg products to Papua New Guinea. Shipments sent without a valid import permit may be rejected at import inspection.
- Exporters are advised to work closely with their importer to confirm that their product meets current importing country requirements prior to export.
1.1 Establishment registration
Establishments are required to be export registered to export eggs from Australian to Papua New Guinea.
Exceptions to establishment list and overseas registration
Preparation of goods at an export registered establishment and an export permit is not required if you are exporting the following, as these goods are not prescribed under the Export Control (Eggs and Egg Products) Rules 2021;
- (a) eggs from a species other than Gallus gallus;
- (b) egg products derived from eggs from a species other than Gallus gallus;
- (c) eggs or egg products that are animal food or pharmaceutical material;
- (d) liquid egg products exported in a consignment of not more than 10 litres;
- (e) eggs or egg products not covered by paragraphs (a) to (d) exported in a consignment of not more than 10 kilograms;
- (f) egg products in the form of a tablet or capsule;
- (g) eggs or egg products for export to New Zealand.
- Note
- However, if Papua New Guinea requires a government certificate for the entry of the above goods, a certificate can be issued by the department – provided that the goods have been prepared in an export registered establishment.
1.2 Overseas listing
Establishments are not required to be establishment listed to export eggs from Australia to Papua New Guinea.
| Initial listing procedure | |
|---|---|
| Export registration | Yes |
| Establishment listing required for Papua New Guinea | No |
1.3 General information
An import permit is required for eggs and egg products exported from Australia to Papua New Guinea.
The validity of the permit is subject to change as determined by Papua New Guinea.
2.1 Operational requirements additional to Australia’s export legislation
Papua New Guinea has no known additional requirements that differ from those required in the Export Control (Eggs and Egg Products) Rules 2021.
2.2 Microbial and residue sampling and maximum acceptable limits
Papua New Guinea has no known additional requirements for microbial sampling of egg and egg products that differ from those required in the Export Control (Eggs and Egg Products) Rules 2021.
Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea or may be established at levels lower than those established in Australia. Maximum Limits (MLs) for contaminants may also vary between Papua New Guinea and Australia.
Food business operators should note that:
- These differences can be interrogated case-by-case by considering the Papua New Guinea standards and the Australian standards.
- Any detection of a residue above the Papua New Guinea 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.
For information on how to lodge a Request for Export (REX) for eggs and eggs products, follow the link.
3.1 Cage, barn and free-range table eggs
Health certificate for eggs
For table eggs produced for human consumption, use Health Certificate template EX46EG.
EX46EG embedded endorsement
I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the conditions or restrictions applicable under the inspection system prescribed under the Export Control Act have been complied with in respect of the prescribed goods described above, being goods that are:
- In sound condition
- Fit for human consumption
- Of Australian origin
3.2 Egg products that are not heat treated
For egg products that are not heat treated produced for human consumption, use Health Certificate template EX46EG. Refer to section 3.1 above.
3.3 Egg products that are heat treated
For egg products that are heat treated produced for human consumption, use Health Certificate template EX46EG. Refer to section 3.1 above.
3.4 Manufacturing grade products
There is no agreed certificate for the import of manufacturing grade products into Papua New Guinea.
3.5 Consignments under 10kg and trade samples
There is no agreed certificate for the import of consignments under 10kg and trade samples into Papua New Guinea.
4.1 Import permit
An import permit is required for eggs exported from Australian to Papua New Guinea.
The validity of the permit is subject to change as determined by Papua New Guinea.
4.2. Port of entry inspection and testing
Papua New Guinea 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 (Eggs and Egg Products) Rules 2021.
5.1 Packaging
Papua New Guinea 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
Papua New Guinea 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
Papua New Guinea 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
Papua New Guinea 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
Papua New Guinea has no known specific requirements for shipping marks in addition to those provided in the Export Control (Eggs and Egg Products) Rules 2021.
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.
No additional documents required.
Not applicable.
02/04/2026 - PNG accepting imports from Australia of table eggs (section 1.1).
31/05/2024 - Added High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza certification alert.
10/01/2024 - Updated information on NEXDOC certificates (section 3).
14/09/2023 - Added changes to eggs and egg products import conditions (section 4.1).
20/06/2023 - Updated residue statement to refer to importing country standards (section 2.2).
16/05/2023 - Major review of all content.
31/05/2024 - Added High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza certification alert.
10/01/2024 - Updated information on NEXDOC certificates (section 3).
14/09/2023 - Added changes to eggs and egg products import conditions (section 4.1).
20/06/2023 - Updated residue statement to refer to importing country standards (section 2.2).
16/05/2023 - Major review of all content.