Brazil (BR)

The following should be considered prior to updating establishment details:

  • When an establishment notifies the Department of an administrative change (that is, a change of occupier, company name, address, or in some instances product specific changes), the Department will amend the establishment record in the system.
  • The establishment's amended details will appear on applicable export documentation including health certification from the date that the Department amends the establishment record
  • When relevant changes are made to an establishment's details, the Department will advise trading partners that maintain establishment lists of the change of details; however, the Department is unable to guarantee a timeframe as to when trading partners will update the establishment's overseas listing details they maintain. This means that there may be a period in which export certification issued by the Department does not match the trading partner's official published listing, which may result in clearance issues at the port of entry.
  • Establishments should be aware that their ability to export to some countries may be impacted during this transition period and may include issues with goods in transit.
  • Exporters and manufacturers are encouraged to check that their establishment's details are recorded accurately where they appear on trading partners' lists and to contact the Department if errors are found.

Fish products for human consumption

1.1 Establishment registration

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (hereafter referred to as "the Department") is the Australian government authority responsible for export registration, inspection and certification of Australian food and agricultural exports.

All premises involved in the production of fish and fish products for export, including fishing vessels where fish is prepared for export must be registered with the Department. For more information or assistance with the export registration process contact the department’s Dairy, Eggs and Fish Program at dairyeggsfish@aff.gov.au.

Exceptions to establishment registration

  1. liquid fish and liquid fish products exported in a consignment of not more than 10 litres;
  2. dried fish and dried fish products (other than dried abalone) exported in a consignment of not more than 2 kilograms;
  3. fish products where fish or fish products are not the major component;
  4. fish or fish products that are animal food or pharmaceutical material;
  5. fish or fish products not covered by paragraphs (a) to (d) (other than dried abalone) exported in a consignment of not more than 10 kilograms;
  6. fish or fish products in the form of a tablet or capsule;
Note
However, if the importing country 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 for products for human consumptionRequired?
Establishment listing for BrazilNot applicable*
*Suspension of seafood exports

Seafood exports to Brazil are currently suspended pending certification negotiations with Brazilian authorities. The Department is currently unable to certify consignments of seafood exports to Brazil and is working to re-establish market access.

1.3 Prohibited products

Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) has placed a suspension on seafood imports until mutually agreed certification is established between Australia and Brazil.

Updated: 01 May 2017

1.4 Access for fish products for human consumption

ProductAccess?
FinfishNot applicable*
Bivalves (for example, oysters, scallops, mussels, oysters, clams, cockles)Not applicable*
Crustaceans (for example, crab, prawn, lobster, scampi, crayfish)Not applicable*
Echinoderms (for example, sea urchins, sea cucumber)Not applicable*
Gastropods (for example, abalone, periwinkles)Not applicable*
Cephalopods (for example, squid, cuttlefish, octopus)Not applicable*
Tunicates (for example, sea squirts)Not applicable*
CrocodileNo agreed certification

* MAPA has placed a suspension on seafood imports until mutually agreed certification is established between Australia and Brazil.

Updated: 01 May 2017

2.1 Harvest

Sourcing of fish and fish products

Brazil has no known specific requirements for sourcing of fish and fish products that differ from those required by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

Sourcing, slaughter and post-mortem inspection of crocodiles

There is no agreed certification for the export of crocodile meat into Brazil.

2.2 Microbial and residue sampling

Brazil has no known additional requirements for microbial sampling of fish and fish products that differ from those required in the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

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

Food business operators should note that:

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

2.3 Operational requirements additional to Australia's export legislation

Brazil has no known specific requirements for operations that differ from those required in the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

2.4 Premises and equipment

Brazil has no known specific premises and equipment requirements that differ from those required by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

3.1 Live fish

Brazil has no known specific requirements for the preparation of live fish that differ from those required by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

3.2 Non-viable fish

Brazil has no known specific requirements for the preparation of non-viable fish that differ from those required by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

3.3 Crocodile

Australia does not have agreed certification in place for the export of crocodile to Brazil. Exporters should confirm import eligibility and conditions with their importer or agent prior to export.

3.4 Packaging

Brazil has no known specific requirements for packaging that differ from those required by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

3.5 Labelling

Establishments must submit product labels in accordance with Instruction 22/05, Technical Regulations for the Labelling of packaged Animal Products to the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply for approval prior to preparing and exporting seafood products. Product labels can be sent to MAPA directly or through a Brazilian representative.

Please note that it is mandatory for labels to be provided in Portuguese.

3.6 Shelf life

Brazil has no known specific requirements for shelf life that differ from those required by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

4.1 Shipping marks

Brazil has no known specific requirements for shipping marks, that differ from of the relevant Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

4.2 Refrigeration, transfer and loadout

Brazil has no known specific requirements for refrigeration, transfer and loadout, that differ from of the relevant Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.

5.1 Import permit

Exporters should confirm with their importer if an import permit is required for their product.

5.2 Port of entry inspection and testing

The department has no specific knowledge of port-of-entry inspection and testing for imports of fish and fish products into Brazil. Exporters are encouraged to confirm requirements with their importer or agent prior to export.

6.1 Live fish

Certification for this commodity is currently unavailable pending official negotiations.

6.2 Non-viable fish

Bivalves

Certification for this commodity is currently unavailable pending official negotiations.

6.3 Crocodiles

There is no agreed certification for import of crocodile meat into Brazil.

Fish products not for human consumption

1.1 Establishment registration

The Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021 does not regulate fish and fish products not for human consumption. Establishments processing such products are not required to be export registered with the Department unless it is a requirement of the importing country. Exporters are encouraged to confirm the eligibility and import requirements of their product with their importer, or directly with the importing country competent authority prior to export.

Importing countries may require a health certificate be provided for fish and fish products not for human consumption. If a health certificate is required, contact the department’s non-prescribed goods program at NPGExports@aff.gov.au for further information.

1.2 Overseas listing

Initial listing procedure for fish products not for human consumptionRequired?
Establishment listing for Brazil
No

1.3 Prohibited products

The Department is not aware of any prohibited fish products. Additional information relating to fish and fish products not for human consumption may also be found on the corresponding Meat Micor page. Exporters should check with their importers to determine if the products are permitted for import to Brazil.

1.4 Access for fish products not for human consumption

ProductAccess?
Aquaculture feedNo agreed certification
Animal feed No agreed certification
Crocodile skins and hidesNo agreed certification
Technical products and pharmaceutical material (for example, fish oil capsule)
No agreed certification
Rendered productsNo agreed certification
ShellsNo agreed certification

The Department is not aware of the requirements for animal feed. Additional information relating to fish and fish products not for human consumption may also be found on the corresponding Meat Micor page. Exporters should check requirements with their importer or the Brazil competent authority prior to shipping any animal feed to Brazil.

The Department is not aware of the requirements for crocodile skins and hides. Additional information relating to fish and fish products not for human consumption may also be found on the corresponding Meat Micor page. Exporters should check requirements with their importer or the Brazil competent authority prior to shipping any Rendered products to Brazil.

The Department is not aware of the production requirements for Rendered products. Additional information relating to fish and fish products not for human consumption may also be found on the corresponding Meat Micor page. Exporters should check production requirements with their importer or the Brazil competent authority prior to shipping any Rendered products to Brazil.

The Department is not aware of the production requirements for technical grade and pharmaceutical products. Additional information relating to fish and fish products not for human consumption may also be found on the corresponding Meat Micor page. Exporters should check production requirements with their importer or the Brazil competent authority prior to shipping any technical products or pharmaceutical material to Brazil.

11/08/2023 - Updated residue statement to refer to importing country standards (section 2.2).
21/03/2023 - Content on this page may have changed location to conform to standard Fish headings.