Date of issue: 15 April 2021
Date of effect: 17 May 2021
Attention:
- Registered dairy exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders, approved export permit issuers and EDI users.
- Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment - Central and Regional offices.
Purpose
To notify stakeholders that the Next Export Documentation (NEXDOC) system will replace the Export Documentation (EXDOC) system for dairy from Monday 17 May 2021. This will also result in changes to certificates issued from NEXDOC.
Key points
NEXDOC is a new web-based export system with enhanced features and improved user experience. This system will replace the current EXDOC system in a staged approach with dairy being the first commodity to transition to NEXDOC on 17 May 2021.
You will see changes in certificates issued through NEXDOC which will include:
- A new QR code on each certificate
- Formatting changes
- Dairy certificates will be printed on plain paper and security paper will no longer be required (from NEXDOC only).
Additionally, the current terminology Request for Permit (RFP) in EXDOC will change to Request for Export (REX) in NEXDOC.
You will have until close of business Sunday 13 June 2021 to finalise any existing dairy RFP’s in EXDOC before the system is closed for this commodity. This does not apply to China certification and a specific Industry Advice Notice will be issued shortly regarding the requirements for China. Please note, all new REX’s for dairy should be lodged in NEXDOC from 17 May 2021.
You will need to register to use NEXDOC for dairy as a client group (formally known as an EDI user), and if required, export user. Please ensure that you complete your registration through either the online services portal or via the application form which can be found on the transitioning commodities to NEXDOC page. For more information on how to register you can visit the NEXDOC help page.
If you are using a third-party software solution, please ensure you discuss the transition from EXDOC to NEXDOC with your software provider.
If you require any further information, please check the NEXDOC project page for updates.
Software users
The department continues to work with software providers and have advised them of the changes to key dates in relation to the rollout of NEXDOC for dairy.
It is important that you also work closely with your software provider to ensure that your system needs are met, and you are well positioned to commence using NEXDOC for dairy on
17 May 2021.
If you have any further queries, please contact the Enhanced Traceability Project via EnhancedTraceabilityProject@aff.gov.au
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.