Date of issue: 13 November 2024
Date of effect: Immediate
Related MAAs: MAA2023-39, MAA2023-04, MAA2022-17, MAA2022-04
Attention
- 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
This Market Access Advice (MAA) provides an update to MAA 2023-39 regarding the implementation of Halal Certification for milk and milk products exported to Egypt.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) understands that the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation has extended the period during which milk and milk products that are not accompanied by a Halal Certificate are allowed to enter Egypt until 31 December 2025 (date of arrival at Egyptian ports).
Exporters should liaise with their importer to confirm Halal requirements (including the payment of fees) and register with IS EG Halal before the new deadline.
Micor
The Manual of Importing Country Requirements (Micor) has been updated to reflect this market access advice. The department encourages users of Micor to subscribe to the Micor update service for a commodity-specific email that lists changes that have been made the preceding week.
Further information
Contact exportstandards@aff.gov.au if you have any queries.
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.