United Arab Emirates (AE)

Australia regained freedom from High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) as of 13 June 2025 and information is available on the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) website. 

The department is working closely with industry and trading partners to re-establish trade to affected markets where trade is not already restored. Despite the return of Australia’s HPAI freedom status, export certification for some poultry and ratite meat, meat products, rendered meals, pet food, eggs and egg products may continue be affected for Australian product while trading partners undertake their own risk assessment processes. 

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.

1.1 Establishment registration

Establishments are required to be export registered to export eggs from Australia to the United Arab Emirates.

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;

  1. (a) eggs from a species other than Gallus gallus;
  2. (b) egg products derived from eggs from a species other than Gallus gallus;
  3. (c) eggs or egg products that are animal food or pharmaceutical material;
  4. (d) liquid egg products exported in a consignment of not more than 10 litres;
  5. (e) eggs or egg products not covered by paragraphs (a) to (d) exported in a consignment of not more than 10 kilograms;
  6. (f) egg products in the form of a tablet or capsule;
  7. (g) eggs or egg products for export to New Zealand.

Note
However, if the United Arab Emirates 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 listed with the competent authority in the United Arab Emirates to export eggs to this market.

Initial listing procedureRequired?
Export registrationYes
Establishment listing required for the United Arab EmiratesNo

2.1 Operational requirements additional to Australia’s export legislation

United Arab Emirates has no known additional requirements for general operations that differ to those required in the Export Control (Eggs and Egg Products) Rules 2021.

2.2 Microbial and residue sampling and maximum acceptable limits

United Arab Emirates has no known additional requirements for eggs and egg products that differ from the Export Control (Eggs and Egg Products) Rules 2021.

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

For table eggs produced for human consumption, use Health Certificate template EX46EG (NEXDOC) with the below embedded endorsement and additional endorsement 5116.

Embedded endorsement EX46EG

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 goods described above, being goods that are:

  • In sound condition
  • Fit for human consumption
  • Of Australian origin
Additional endorsement 5116

The animal product(s) herein described complies/y with the relevant UAE standards and requirements which have been recognised as equivalent to the Australian standards and requirements as prescribed in the UAE/DAWR Memorandum of Understanding.

3.2 Egg products that are not heat-treated

For egg products that are not heat-treated and produced for human consumption, use Health Certificate template EX46EG (NEXDOC) with the below embedded endorsement and additional endorsement 5116.

Embedded endorsement EX46EG

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 goods described above, being goods that are:

  • In sound condition
  • Fit for human consumption
  • Of Australian origin
Additional endorsement 5116

The animal product(s) herein described complies/y with the relevant UAE standards and requirements which have been recognised as equivalent to the Australian standards and requirements as prescribed in the UAE/DAWR Memorandum of Understanding.

3.3 Egg products that are heat-treated

For egg products that are heat treated and produced for human consumption, use Health Certificate template EX46EG (NEXDOC) with the below embedded endorsement and additional endorsement 5116.

Embedded endorsement EX46EG

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 goods described above, being goods that are:

  • In sound condition
  • Fit for human consumption
  • Of Australian origin
Additional endorsement 5116

The animal product(s) herein described complies/y with the relevant UAE standards and requirements which have been recognised as equivalent to the Australian standards and requirements as prescribed in the UAE/DAWR Memorandum of Understanding.

3.4 Manufacturing grade products

There is no agreed certificate for the import of manufacturing grade products into the United Arab Emirates.

3.5 Consignments under 10kg and trade samples

United Arab Emirates has no known requirements for consignments under 10 Kg and trade samples that differ from those required in the Export Control (Eggs and Egg Products) Rules 2021. Please contact your importer for more information before sending a consignment under or equal to 10 Kg or a trade sample.

4.1 Import permit

Exporters should ensure that their importer complies with any requirements to obtain a permit for imports egg and egg products into the United Arab Emirates. 

4.2. Port of entry inspection and testing

United Arab Emirates quarantine officials will inspect the consignment and relevant documents upon arrival. Failure to comply with importing country requirements may result in the destruction or re-export of the consignments at the owner’s expense. The department encourages exporters to work with their importer to ensure their product meets the requirements of the United Arab Emirates. 

5.1 Packaging

United Arab Emirates 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

United Arab Emirates 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

United Arab Emirates has no known specific requirements for shelf life.

5.4 Use-by date

United Arab Emirates has no known specific requirements for use-by dates.

5.5 Shipping marks

United Arab Emirates has no known specific requirements for shipping marks.

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 Egg Products) Rules 2021.

 No additional documents required.

Not applicable.

31/05/2024 - Added High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza certification alert.
04/01/2024 - Updated information on NEXDOC certificates (section 3).
26/09/2023 - Major review of all content.
17/04/2023 - Major review of all content.