Date of issue: 12 July 2024

Date of effect: Immediate

Reference Number: MAA2024-26

Related MAA/IAN: MAA 2022-39, MAA 2023-02, MAA 2023-47, MAA 2024-02, MAA2024-24

Attention

• Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery Council
• Dairy Export establishments
• Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and Regional offices

Purpose

To notify exporters India's Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) has extended the time for acceptance of the current health certificate template (ZD035) for exporting milk and milk products to India until 31 July 2024. DAHD decision has been based following consideration of representations made from various stakeholders.

Consignments accompanied by health certificate (template ZD035), signed and dated on or before 31 July 2024, and accompanied by a bill of lading confirming the product left Australia prior to 31 July 2024, will be accepted at the border.

DAHD have further stated after 31 July 2024 consignments will only be accepted on the new integrated certificate template. Negotiations for the new certificate are nearing conclusion but a delay in implementing this certificate is still expected.

Therefore exporters remain advised that any consignments departing Australia after 31 July 2024, on health certificate (template ZD035) are at commercial risk.

Background

The new health certificate is being introduced in response to the Indian Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) implementing a new integrated certificate for exports of milk and milk products to India.

The department will provide further guidance once an update on the outcome of these negotiations is available.

Further information
Contact exportstandards@aff.gov.au if you have any queries.

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Disclaimer

The information provided in this advice is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The Commonwealth endeavours to keep information current and accurate, however, it may be subject to change without notice. Exporters are encouraged to verify these details with their importers prior to undertaking production/exports. The Commonwealth will not accept liability for any loss resulting from reliance on information contained in this notice.