Date of issue: 21 June 2022
Date of effect: 15 June 2022
Reference Number: MAA2022-04
Attention
- Industries
- Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC)
- Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC)
- Export establishments
- Exporters
- Department of Agriculture and Water Environment—Central and Regional offices
Purpose
To notify exporters of changes to the export certificate requirements for honey and composite products into the European Union from 15 June 2022. The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has updated the certificate templates for the export of these products.
Summary of key points
- The European Union (EU) implemented new requirements for health certification for certain commodities as published on Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/36.
- Export certificates for these commodities issued on or after 16 June 2022 must meet the new EU requirements.
- On 16 June 2022, the department has revised and updated the following certificate templates in accordance with the new EU requirements:
| Template number | Title of certificate | Example of products covered by the certificate |
|---|---|---|
| EUHGB (manual only) | Health certificate for the entry into the Union of Honey and other Apiculture products. | Honey, beeswax and other Apiculture products. |
| M492 (manual only) | Official certificate for the entry into the Union of not shelf-stable composite products and shelf stable composite products, containing any quantity of meat products except gelatine, collagen and highly refined products, and intended for human consumption | Composite products |
| M492A (manual only) | Official certificate for the transit through the Union to a third country either by immediate transit or after storage in the Union of not shelf stable composite products and shelf stable composite products containing any quantity of meat products and intended for human consumption. | Composite products for transit through the EU |
- Outdated certificate templates signed on or after 16 June 2022 will not be accepted at EU ports.
- If you export the above products, please ensure you have the updated certificate templates. The new certificates can be identified by the date at the bottom of each page, in this case 06-22. The latest certificate templates can be requested through foodexports@awe.gov.au.
Further information
Contact ExportStandards@awe.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.