Transition arrangements for the implementation of the new Australian standard for the hygienic production and transportation of meat and meat products for human consumption (AS4696:2023)

Publication details

Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, May 2023.

This policy applies to the export of meat and meat products that are required by Australia’s export legislation to be processed in accordance with the Australian standard for the hygienic production and transportation of meat and meat products for human consumption, AS4696:2023, from 1 July 2023. These products include prescribed meat and meat products of:

• cattle and buffalo
• sheep and goats
• pigs.

The objective of this operational policy is to:

• ensure importing country requirements with respect to post-mortem inspection and disposition procedures continue to be met
• maintain Australia’s strong global reputation for producing safe, wholesome and high-quality meat and meat products for export.