Brunei Darussalam (BN)
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
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 (Fish & Fish products) Rules 2021;
- liquid fish and liquid fish products exported in a consignment of not more than 10 litres;
- dried fish and dried fish products (other than dried abalone) exported in a consignment of not more than 2 kilograms;
- fish products where fish or fish products are not the major component;
- fish or fish products that are animal food or pharmaceutical material;
- 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;
- 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 consumption | Required? |
|---|---|
| Establishment listing for Brunei | No |
1.3 Prohibited products
The Department has no knowledge of fish or fish products that are prohibited for import to Brunei.
1.4 Access for fish products for human consumption
| Product | Access? |
|---|---|
| Finfish | Yes |
| Bivalves (for example, oysters, scallops, mussels, oysters, clams, cockles) | Yes |
| Crustaceans (for example, crab, prawn, lobster, scampi, crayfish) | Yes |
| Echinoderms (for example, sea urchins, sea cucumber) | Yes |
| Gastropods (for example, abalone, periwinkles) | Yes |
| Cephalopods (for example, squid, cuttlefish, octopus) | Yes |
| Tunicates (for example, sea squirts) | Yes |
| Crocodile | No agreed certification |
2.1 Harvest
Sourcing of fish and fish products
Brunei 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 Brunei.
2.2 Microbial and residue sampling
Brunei 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.
Brunei 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 Brunei or may be established at levels lower than those established in Australia. Maximum Limits (MLs) for contaminants may also vary between Brunei and Australia.
Food business operators should note that:
- These differences can be interrogated case-by-case by considering the Brunei standards and the Australian standards.
- Any detection of a residue above the Brunei 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
Brunei 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
Brunei 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
Brunei 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
Brunei 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 Brunei. Exporters should confirm import eligibility and conditions with their importer or agent prior to export.
3.4 Packaging
Brunei 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
Brunei has no known specific requirements for labelling that differ from those required by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.
3.6 Shelf life
Brunei 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
Brunei 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
Brunei 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
6.1 Live fish
Live finfish, bivalves, crustaceans, gastropods, cephalopods and tunicates
For export eligible live seafood, use an FX46 Certificate with endorsement 512.
The FX46 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 goods described above, being goods that are;
- In sound condition
- Fit for human consumption
- Of Australian origin
Endorsement 512 - FISH - Brunei radioactivity
The goods described in this certificate have not been contaminated by radioactive elements from nuclear fallout. Analysis of representative samples of similar products has shown that the radioactivity level does not exceed the levels established by the Brunei authorities.
6.2 Non-viable fish
Non-viable finfish, bivalves, crustaceans, echinoderms, gastropods, cephalopods and tunicates
For export eligible non-viable seafood, use an FX46 Certificate with endorsement 512.
The FX46 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 goods described above, being goods that are;
- In sound condition
- Fit for human consumption
- Of Australian origin
Endorsement 512 - FISH - Brunei radioactivity
The goods described in this certificate have not been contaminated by radioactive elements from nuclear fallout. Analysis of representative samples of similar products has shown that the radioactivity level does not exceed the levels established by the Brunei authorities.
6.3 Crocodiles
There is no agreed certification for import of crocodile meat into Brunei.
Fish products not for human consumption
1.1 Establishment registration
Fish and fish products which are for not human consumption are not regulated by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021. Establishments processing such products are not required to be export registered with the Department.
1.2 Overseas listing
| Initial listing procedure for fish products not for human consumption | Required? |
|---|---|
| Establishment listing for Brunei | No |
1.3 Prohibited products
The Department has no knowledge of prohibited products. Exporters should check with their importers to determine if the products are permitted for import to Brunei.
1.4 Access for fish products not for human consumption
Non-prescribed goods are not regulated by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.
| Product | Access? |
|---|---|
| Aquaculture feed | No agreed certification |
| Animal feed | No agreed certification |
| Crocodile skins and hides | No agreed certification |
| Technical products and pharmaceutical material (for example, fish oil capsule) | No agreed certification |
| Rendered products | No agreed certification |
| Shells | No agreed certification |
The Department is not aware of the requirements for animal feed. Exporters should check import requirements with their importer or the Brunei competent authority prior to shipping any animal feed to Brunei.
The Department is not aware of the requirements for crocodile skins and hides. Exporters should check requirements with their importer or Brunei competent authority prior to shipping any Rendered products to Brunei.
The Department is not aware of the requirements for shells. Exporters should check requirements with their importer or Brunei competent authority prior to shipping any shells to Brunei.
The Department is not aware of the requirements for technical grade and pharmaceutical products. Exporters should check requirements with their importer or Brunei competent authority prior to shipping any technical grade and pharmaceutical products to Brunei.
11/08/2023 - Updated residue statement to refer to importing country standards (section 2.2).
30/03/2023 - Content on this page may have changed location to conform to standard Fish headings.
30/03/2023 - Content on this page may have changed location to conform to standard Fish headings.