Türkiye (TR)
1.1 Establishment registration
Establishments are required to be export registered to export eggs from Australia to Türkiye.
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 Türkiye 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
| Initial listing procedure | |
|---|---|
| Export registration | Yes |
| Establishment listing required for Türkiye | No |
1.3 General information
An import permit is required for eggs exported from Australian to Türkiye.
The validity of the permit is subject to change as determined by Türkiye.
2.1 Operational requirements additional to Australia’s export legislation
Türkiye 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 and maximum acceptable limits
Türkiye has no known additional requirements for microbial sampling of egg and egg products that differ from those required in the Export Control (Egg and Egg Products) Rules 2021.
Türkiye 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 Türkiye or may be established at levels lower than those established in Australia. Maximum Limits (MLs) for contaminants may also vary between Turkey and Australia.
Food business operators should note that:
- These differences can be interrogated case-by-case by considering the Türkiye standards and the Australian standards.
- Any detection of a residue above the Türkiye 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.
3.1 Cage, barn and free-range table eggs
For 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
For information on how to lodge a Request for Export (REX) for eggs and eggs products, follow the link.
Printed paper certificates issued through the department’s NEXDOC system with wet seals and manual signatures are required for all certificates including consignments transiting or being directly imported into Türkiye.
These need to be stamped and signed by departmental staff.
Türkiye will not accept a Health Certificate for animal products more than 60 days after its date of issue.
Turkish regulations state that a health certificate must not be issued after the consignment's date of departure.
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 Türkiye.
3.3 Egg products that are heat treated
There is no agreed certificate for the import of heat-treated egg and egg products into Türkiye.
3.4 Manufacturing grade products
There is no agreed certificate for the import of manufacturing grade products into Türkiye.
3.5 Consignments under 10kg and trade samples
There is no agreed certificate for the import of consignments under 10kg and trade samples into Türkiye.
4.1 Import permit
An import permit is required for eggs exported from Australian to Türkiye.
The validity of the permit is subject to change as determined by Türkiye.
4.2. Port of entry inspection and testing
Türkiye 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.
5.1 Packaging
Türkiye 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
Türkiye 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
Türkiye 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
Türkiye 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
Türkiye 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.
04/01/2024 - Updated information on NEXDOC certificates (section 3.1).
20/06/2023 - Updated residue statement to refer to importing country standards (section 2.2).
28/05/2023 - Major review of all content.
20/06/2023 - Updated residue statement to refer to importing country standards (section 2.2).
28/05/2023 - Major review of all content.