1. Eligible Products
   1. Egg products

Documentation Requirements

1. Obtain FSIS Form 9060-5EP with additional certification as necessary as indicated on the Requirements for Processed Egg Products page.
2. For all egg products, the following statement must be provided on a FSIS Letterhead Certificate:
   1. "The (Processing Plant and Number) has current approval by USDA for production of egg products."
3. For spray dried whole egg and egg yolk products, the following statements must be provided on a FSIS Letterhead Certificate.*
   1. The eggs are sourced from chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) which were hatched, raised and continuously resident in one of the following approved countries: Canada and/or the United States of America.
   2. The product was Manufactured in the United States of America.
   3. Manufacturing establishment address
   4. The manufacturing facility does not handle any egg (or egg product) other than those meeting Australian import conditions,
      OR
      The facility approval includes validation of procedures that prevent contamination of the egg product meeting Australian import conditions, with other egg (or egg products)
   5. The egg or egg yolk has been spray dried and prior to spray drying the only additives were citric acid, glucose oxidase and/or yeast, or that the product contains no additives.
   6. The product has been heated to a minimum core temperature of not less than 70°C for 120 minutes.
      
      NOTE: Statement 1 should be verified by reviewing supporting documentation that the flocks from which the eggs were derived participate in the National Poultry Improvement Plant (NPIP). The list of NPIP registered flocks can be found on APHIS website. Questions about a listing should be directed to NPIP at (770) 922-3496.
      
      NOTE: For Statement 2, Manufacture includes all steps prior to certification. This includes, but is not limited to processing, packaging, labeling and storage.
4. For spray dried egg white products, the following statements must be provided in the remarks section of the 9060-5EP: 
   1. "The product has been spray dried and then 'hot boxed' in its final packaging to a minimum of 70 °C for 7 days."
      OR
   2. "The product has been spray dried and then ‘hot boxed’ in its final packaging to a minimum of 62 °C for 10 days."
      AND
   3. "The product consists of 100% spray dried egg whites."
      OR
   4. "The egg whites were spray dried prior to the addition of any other ingredients."

1. Fresh/frozen pork and pork meat products, including pork imported from Australian-approved Canadian establishments.
2. Cooked pork and pork meat products (see Processing Requirements)
3. Canned pork and poultry
4. Retorted beef and beef products (see additional information immediately below)
5. Heat-processed beef flavors (less than 5% and more than 5% beef) (see additional information immediately below)
   
   Further, to be eligible to export retorted beef and beef products and heat-processed beef flavors to Australia, the slaughter and processing establishment (fabricators/further processors) must implement a USDA Export Verification (EV) Program, QSA 1030BB for Australia, that is approved by USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). Only upon completion of a successful on-site audit by AMS of a meat establishment to ensure compliance with the EV Program requirements will that meat establishment be approved as eligible to export retorted beef and beef products and heat-processed flavors to Australia. Establishments operating under the approved EV program, QSA 1030BB, for beef to Australia are eligible to export. Information about the EV program for Australia can be obtained from the AMS web site and a list of approved establishments for Australia, including their approval dates, can also be obtained from the AMS web site.
   
   Each establishment that participates in the AMS EV Program for beef to Australia is required to maintain a unique product identification system, which can be accessed by authorized FSIS inspection personnel on Partner Web via the FSIS Intranet.
6. Heat-processed non-beef meat and poultry-based flavors with more than 5% meat
7. Rendered animal fat
8. Cooked Poultry (see Processing Requirements)
9. Pork casings
   1. U.S. origin pork casings. U.S. origin pork casings prepared, processed, selected or stored in a country other than the countries listed in 7.b. are not eligible for export to Australia.
   2. Pork casings originating, prepared, processed, selected, and stored in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Netherlands, and/or Denmark and imported into the U.S. Pork casings prepared, processed, selected or stored in a country other than these countries are not eligible for export to Australia.
10. Bovine, ovine and caprine casings originating from New Zealand or Australia. Bovine, ovine and caprine casings prepared, processed, selected or stored in a country other than the countries listed in 7.b. are not eligible for export to Australia
11. Ovine and caprine casings from sheep and goats slaughtered in the United States that are less than 12 months of age, and are produced under an approved AMS EV program are eligible for export to Australia (see documentation requirement).
    
    Information about the EV program and a list of EV approved establishments can be obtained from AMS' Web site. FSIS inspection personnel will verify the eligibility of the establishment and product. The unique product identification system can be accessed by authorized FSIS inspection personnel from FSIS' Intranet site. Details of the Export Verification program can be accessed from the Export Verification (EV) Programs Additional Requirements page on the AMS' Web site.
    
    If FSIS inspection personnel become aware of concerns that an AMS approved EV establishment is not properly executing its EV program, AMS should be notified at ARCBranch@usda.gov. Inspection personnel should include their immediate supervisor on messages to AMS. The following information should be included in the message:
    • Product type, product code, and quantity of product
    • Date of production, lot number, and shift
    • Date and nature of observation
    • Name of country for which is intended (for export)
    • Export certificate number (if applicable)
    • Any other information to verify claim
    • Name of inspection official (IPP) documenting concerns
12. Protein-free tallow.

1. Beef and beef products, including canned beef and blood products. Exceptions are indicated in the Documentation Section.
2. Fresh/frozen poultry
3. Fresh/frozen lamb

1. The slaughter or packaging date (month, day and year or year, month and day) must be placed on the cartons at the time of packaging.
2. Shipping containers must be marked "Product of USA".

1. Cooked poultry products must be cooked to one of the following time/temperatures to meet Australian requirements:
   
   74° C for 165 min. or
   75° C for 158 min. or
   76° C for 152 min. or
   77° C for 145 min. or
   78° C for 138 min. or
   79° C for 132 min. or
   80° C for 125 min
    
2. Cooked pork products must be cooked to one of the following time/temperatures to meet Australian requirements:
   
   56° C for 60 minutes or
   57° C for 55 min. or
   58° C for 50 min. or
   59° C for 45 min. or
   60° C for 40 min. or
   61° C for 35 min. or
   62° C for 30 min. or
   63° C for 25 min. or
   64° C for 22 min. or
   65° C for 20 min. or
   66° C for 17 min. or
   67° C for 15 min. or
   68° C for 13 min. or
   69° C for 12 min. or
   70° C for 11 min.

1. Effective immediately, all exports must contain a commercial link of the shipment in the remarks section of FSIS Form 9060-5 or on the remarks continuation page, FSIS Form 9060-5B. This link can be accomplished by entering a PO (purchase order) number or commercial seal and container numbers. The linking number that is used should be identified as a PO number or as seal and container numbers. For example, PO 1234567890 or Container ABCD1234567, Seal 1234567. Failure to include a commercial link on the export certificate could result in delayed or rejected shipments.*
    
2. Pork casings from animals slaughtered in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Netherlands, and/or Canada.
   1. Obtain FSIS Form 9060-7 (08/26/2011), Animal Casings Export Certificate for Countries Requiring Ante-Mortem, Post Mortem, and Fit for Human Food Statements or FSIS 9060-18 (08/25/2011), Animal Casings Export Certificate for Countries Requiring Ante-Mortem, Post-Mortem and Sound and Clean Statements as applicable. Refer to Directive 9000.2. FSIS 9060-7 and 9060-18 must be stamped with the FSIS rubber export stamp indicating the certificate number or replacement certificate number if a replacement certificate is issued.
      
      The following statements must be provided on FSIS letterhead certificate (PDF Only):
      1. The casings are of porcine origin only.
      2. The animals from which the casings were derived were born, raised and slaughtered in an approved country which is free from foot and mouth disease, African swine fever, classical swine fever, swine vesicular disease, and Teschen disease.
      3. Slaughter dates.
      4. The name, address, and identification/veterinary control number(s) of the establishment(s) where the animals from which the casings were derived were slaughtered.
      5. The animals from which the casings were derived were subject to ante-mortem and post- mortem inspection at the time of slaughter and were free from contagious and infectious disease which could be transmitted in casings.
      6. That all preparation, processing and storage of the casings were carried out in an approved country which is free from foot and mouth disease,  African swine fever, classical swine fever, swine vesicular disease, and Teschen disease.
      7. The name, address, and identification/veterinary control number(s) of the establishment(s)where the casings were prepared, processed and/or stored.
      8. The casings were processed and packed:
         • so that each packing container contains casings derived from a single species of animal only;
         • so that the casings were not exposed to contamination before export;
         • in clean, new or disinfected packing containers; and
         • so that the identification/veterinary control number of the establishment where the casings were packed is readily visible on the outer wrapping or package.
   2. Note: For casings originating in another country, it is the U.S. exporter's responsibility to provide a copy of an official Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, or Denmark government certificate that provides the information corresponding to statements a.- h. for the consignment in order for these statements to be included on the FSIS certificate.
      
      Note: Exporters should confirm that the certification requirements on the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry (DAFF) import permit issued for their consignments corresponds to the statements shown above. Questions about the DAFF permit should be directed to FSIS at 202-720-0082 or importexport@fsis.usda.gov.
       
3. Bovine or ovine or caprine casings imported from New Zealand or Australia
   1. Obtain FSIS form 9060-18 (08/25/2011), Animal Casings Export Certificate for Countries Requiring Ante-Mortem, Post Mortem, and Sound and Clean Statements. FSIS 9060-18 must be stamped with the FSIS rubber export stamp indicating the certificate number or replacement certificate number if a replacement certificate is issued.
   2. The following statements must be provided on an FSIS letterhead certificate (PDF Only):
      1. The casings were derived from bovine, ovine, or caprine animals that have been born, raised and slaughtered in New Zealand or Australia which are free from foot and mouth disease, rinderpest and peste des petits ruminants.
      2. Indicate species of origin (bovine, ovine or caprine):
      3. Slaughter Dates:
      4. The name, address, and establishment numbers of the establishments where the animals from which the casings were derived were slaughtered:
      5. The name, address, and establishment numbers of the establishments where the casings were prepared, processed and/or stored.
      6. The animals from which the casings were derived were subject to ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection at the time of slaughter and were free from contagious and infectious disease which could be transmitted in casings.
      7. That all preparation, processing and storage of the casings were carried out in a country that is officially free from foot and mouth disease, rinderpest, and peste des petits ruminants.
      8. That the country of origin of the ovine casings is a scrapie free country or the consignment does not contain casings derived from sheep or goats Over 12 months of age which originate from countries or zones not considered free from scrapie.
      9. The country of origin of bovine casings is a BSE free country/zone.
      10. The casings were processed and packed:
          • so that each packing container contains casings derived from a single species of animal only;
          • so that the casings were not exposed to contamination before export;
          • in clean, new or disinfected packing containers; and
          • so that the official establishment number of the establishment where the casings were packed was readily visible on the outer wrapping or package.
      
      Note: It is the U.S. exporter´s responsibility to provide a copy of an official New Zealand or Australian government certificate that provides the information corresponding to statements a-j. for the consignment in order for these statements to be included on the FSIS certificate.
      
      Note: Exporters should confirm that the certification requirements on the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry (DAFF)import permit issued for their consignments corresponds to the statements shown above. Questions about the DAFF permit should be directed to the Export Programs Staff at 202-720-0082 or importexport@fsis.uda.gov.
       
4. Ovine or caprine casings from animals slaughtered in the United States.
   1. For casings derived from sheep and goats less than 12 months of age, if the slaughter establishment and all subsequent processing establishments are on the AMS list of approved establishments, obtain FSIS Form 9060-7 (08/26/2011), Animal Casings Export Certificate for Countries Requiring Ante-Mortem, Post Mortem, and Fit for Human Food Statements and an FSIS Letterhead Certificate. FSIS 9060-7 must be stamped with the FSIS rubber export stamp indicating the certificate number or replacement certificate number if a replacement certificate is issued.
      
      The list of AMS approved U.S. establishments can be found at AMS' Web site
       
5. Product intended for animal food - Export certification of inedible products, other than technical animal fat (9 CFR 351) and certified pet food (9 CFR 355), is no longer provided by FSIS. Exporters should contact APHIS field offices to obtain information about certification of inedible products. A list of APHIS offices is available at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/area_offices.
    
6. Rendered animal fat - Obtain FSIS 9060-5, Meat and Poultry Export Certificate of Wholesomeness.
   
   The following are also required:
   1. A declaration shall be made and signed by management on firm's letterhead stating that:
      
      "During the rendering process, the animal fat (or tallow) was maintained at a temperature of 120° C. for a continuous period of not less than 30 minutes."
   2. The following statement must be certified by FSIS in the "Remarks" section of FSIS Form 9060-5:
      
      "I have no reason to doubt manufacturer's declaration."
       
7. For canned Pork products, obtain FSIS Form 9060-5, Meat and Poultry Certificate of Wholesomeness. The following statements are required in the “Remarks” section of FSIS Form 9060-5 or on a FSIS Letterhead Certificate:
   1. The product does not contain any bovine derived material (other than dairy ingredients, gelatin and/or collagen derived from hides and skins)
   2. The product does not contain any ovine or caprine (sheep or goat) derived material (other than dairy ingredients).
   3. The final product has been retorted, and during the retorting process the product was heated to a minimum core temperature of 100^oC, obtaining an F₀  value of at least 2.8.
   4. The final product is in the hermetically sealed (airtight) container in which it was retorted.
   5. The hermetically sealed container is stamped or embossed with a permanent mark with:
      1. The identification number of the manufacturing establishment; and
      2. The batch code.
          
8. For canned Poultry products, obtain FSIS Form 9060-5, Meat and Poultry Certificate of Wholesomeness. The following statements are required in the “Remarks” section of FSIS Form 9060-5 or on a FSIS Letterhead Certificate:
   1. The product does not contain any bovine derived material (other than dairy ingredients, gelatin and/or collagen derived from hides and skins).
   2. The product does not contain any ovine or caprine (sheep or goat) derived material (other than dairy ingredients).
   3. The final product has been retorted, and during the retorting process the product was heated to a minimum core temperature of 100^oC, obtaining an F₀ value of at least 2.8.
   4. The final product is in the hermetically sealed (airtight) container in which it was retorted.
   5. The hermetically sealed container is stamped or embossed with a permanent mark with:
      1. The identification number of the manufacturing establishment; and
      2. The batch code.
          
9. Retorted Beef and Beef products derived from cattle born and raised in Mexico and the United States and slaughtered in the United States. See additional information in eligibility section.
   
   The following statements are required to appear in the “Remarks” section of FSIS Form 9060-5 or on a FSIS Letterhead Certificate (PDF Only).
   1. The beef and/or beef food product is derived from bovine animals that have been born and raised in either the United States of America or Mexico, and slaughtered in the United States of America and passed antemortem and postmortem veterinary inspection under official veterinary supervision.  The beef or beef product(s) is considered fit for human consumption.
   2. The animals from which the product was derived were subjected to ante-mortem and post-mortem veterinary inspection and were found to be free of contagious or infectious disease.
   3. Select the applicable option below.
      1. The product does not contain any material derived from ovines and/or caprines (sheep and goats)
         
         OR
          
      2. The consignment does not contain offal (including protein products derived from the offal) from sheep and goats over 12 months of age originating from countries or zones not considered free from scrapie. Offal includes skulls including brains and eyes, spinal cord, tonsils, thymus, spleen, distal ileum, proximal colon, lymph nodes, adrenal gland, pancreas, liver, or bone marrow.
   4. The final product has been retorted to a minimum core temperature of 100° C, obtaining an F₀ value of at least 2.8.
   5. The final product:
      1. is in a hermetically sealed (airtight) container; and
      2. has been retorted within this container; and
      3. is shelf stable (not requiring refrigeration).
   6. The hermetically sealed container is stamped or embossed with a permanent mark with the identification number of the manufacturing establishment and the batch code.
       
10. Fresh/frozen and cooked pork and pork meat products. Obtain FSIS Form 9060-5, Meat and Poultry Export Certificate of Wholesomeness and FSIS Form 9115-2 (PDF Only), Veterinary Certificate for Fresh/Frozen Pork and Pork Meat Products (10/16/2012) or FSIS Form 9115-3 (PDF Only), Veterinary Certificate for Cooked Pork and Pork Meat Products (10/11/2012) as applicable. In addition, names and addresses of the slaughterhouse(s), processing plant(s) and/or cold storage warehouse(s) listed on the FSIS Form 9115-2 or FSIS Form 9115-3 must be included in the Remarks section of the FSIS Form 9060-5.
    
    Note: Pen and ink certificate changes are unacceptable. If the seal number is known at the time the product is certified for export, the exporter should indicate the seal number in block 24 on FSIS Form 9060-6, Application for Export Certificate. Also, the seal number should be included in certification statement 10 of the FSIS 9115-2 fresh pork certificate or in statement 13 of the FSIS 9115-3 cooked pork certificate as applicable. If the seal number is not known at the time the product is certified for export: (1) The applicant completes FSIS Form 9060-6 entering the company name, contact person, address, and phone number of the company that will seal the container. FSIS will then provide the FSIS Form 9060-5, Meat and Poultry Export Certificate of Wholesomeness, allow product to be stamped with the export stamp, perform export inspection, and allow shipment of the product without signing FSIS Form 9060-6, FSIS Form 9060-5, and the corresponding FSIS 9115 certificate, (2) the unsigned certificates are to be held by the original applicant. When the seal number is obtained, it should be entered in block 24 of FSIS Form 9060-6 and included in certification statement 10 or statement 13 of the corresponding FSIS 9115 certificate, (3) The applicant then requests signature of the completed FSIS Form 9060-6 by the inspector who provided export inspection. FSIS Form 9060-5 and the corresponding FSIS Form 9115 certificate can then be signed by an FSIS veterinarian.
     
11. Heat Processed Meat Based Flavors (containing less than 5% beef) derived from cattle born and raised in Mexico or the United States and slaughtered in the United States. Obtain FSIS Form 9060-5, Meat and Poultry Certificate of Wholesomeness. See additional information in eligibility section.
    
    The following statements are required to appear in the “Remarks” section of FSIS Form 9060-5 or on a FSIS Letterhead Certificate (PDF Only).
    1. The beef and/or beef food product is derived from bovine animals that have been born and raised in either the United States of America or Mexico, and slaughtered in the United States of America and passed antemortem and postmortem veterinary inspection under official veterinary supervision. The beef or beef product(s) is considered fit for human consumption.
        
12. Heat Processed Meat Based Flavors (containing more than 5% beef) derived from cattle born and raised in Mexico or the United States and slaughtered in the United States. Obtain FSIS Form 9060-5, Meat and Poultry Certificate of Wholesomeness.
    
    The following statements are required to appear in the “Remarks” section of FSIS Form 9060-5 or on a FSIS Letterhead Certificate (PDF Only).
    1. The meat based flavor was derived from (species)                                                               .
    2. The beef and/or beef food product is derived from bovine animals that have been born and raised in either the United States of America or Mexico, and slaughtered in the United States of America and passed antemortem and postmortem veterinary inspection under official veterinary supervision. The beef or beef product(s) is considered fit for human consumption.
    3. The animals from which the product was derived were subjected to ante-mortem and post-mortem veterinary inspection and were found to be free of contagious or infectious disease.
    4. This meat based flavor was heat processed on (date)                                                                .
    5. The identification/veterinary control number(s) of the establishment(s) where the meat was heat processed                                                               , which is currently approved for export to Australia.
    6. The core temperature of the meat exceeded 100° C for not less than 30 minutes, or an alternative heat treatment approved by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources.
    7. The meat based flavor contains no discernible pieces of meat.
    8. The meat based flavor has been packed in clean, new bags, wrappers or packing containers.
    9. Select the applicable option below.
       1. The identification/veterinary control number of the establishment where the meat was heat processed is readily visible on the outer wrapping or package. The identification/veterinary control numbers are not able to be removed without damage.
          
          Or
           
       2. A product batch code/number, traceable back to the establishment where the meat was heat processed, is readily visible on the outer wrapping or package. The batch codes/numbers are not able to be removed without damage. If the product has been packed so that only a product batch code/number is readily visible on the outer wrapping, list the batch codes/numbers for the exported products in the designated area below.
    10. The meat based flavor has not been exposed to contamination before export.
    11. The meat based flavor is being shipped to Australia in a clean container the seal of which is intact at the time of export.
    12. Select the applicable option below.
        1. The product does not contain any material derived from ovines and/or caprines (sheep and goats)
           
           Or
            
        2. The consignment does not contain offal (including protein products derived from the offal) from sheep and goats over 12 months of age originating from countries or zones not considered free from scrapie. Offal includes skulls including brains and eyes, spinal cord, tonsils, thymus, spleen, distal ileum, proximal colon, lymph nodes, adrenal gland, pancreas, liver, or bone marrow.
        
        
        Note: If the exporter is seeking an alternative heat treatment per attestation 6 above and on the FSIS Letterhead Certificate, it is the responsibility of the exporter to work with the importer to obtain such approval. Additional information for the exporter is also available from the Australian Government DAWR by email at imports@agriculture.gov.au or on their website: http://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/online-services/bicon.
         
13. Heat Processed Non-Beef Meat Based Flavors With More Than 5% Meat - Obtain FSIS Form 9060-5, Meat and Poultry Certificate of Wholesomeness.
    
    The following statements are required in the "Remarks" section of FSIS Form 9060-5 or on a FSIS Letterhead Certificate (PDF Only):
    1. The meat was derived from (species)                                                                .
    2. This product does not contain bovine meat.
    3. The date(s) on which the meat was heat processed ____________________.
    4. The product was produced at Establishment No.                      , which is approved for export to Australia.
    5. The animals from which the meat was derived were subjected to ante-mortem and post-mortem veterinary inspection and were found to be free from contagious or infectious disease.
    6. The meat has been treated with heat so that the core temperature of the meat exceeded 100°C for not less than 30 minutes, or an alternative heat treatment approved by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources.
    7. Select the applicable option below.
       1. The identification/veterinary control number of the establishment where the meat was heat processed is readily visible on the outer wrapping or package. The identification/veterinary control number must not be able to be removed without damage.
          
          Or
           
       2. The product batch code/number, traceable back to the establishment where the meat was heat processed is readily visible on the outer wrapping or package. The batch code/number must not be able to be removed without damage.
    8. The meat based flavor has not been exposed to contamination before export.
    9. The meat based flavor is being shipped to Australian territory in a clean container the seal of which was intact at the time of export.
    10. The meat based flavor component contains no discernable pieces of meat.
    11. Select the applicable option below.
        1. This product does not contain any material derived from ovines and/or caprines (sheep and goat).
           
           Or
            
        2. This product does not contain offal (including protein products derived from the offal) from sheep and goats over 12 months of age originating from countries or zones not considered free from Scrapie.
            
        Note: If the exporter is seeking an alternative heat treatment per attestation 6 above and on the FSIS Letterhead Certificate, it is the responsibility of the exporter to work with the importer to obtain such approval. Additional information for the exporter is also available from the Australian Government DAWR by email at imports@agriculture.gov.au or on their website: http://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/online-services/bicon.
         
14. The following certification statements must be provided when product is to be re-exported to Japan. Upon request of the exporter, the following information must be provided either in the "Remarks" section of the FSIS Form 9060-5 or on an FSIS letterhead certificate (which is signed by the same FSIS Inspector signing the export certificate).
    
    Include the following for all products intended for re-export to Japan:
    
    "The meat and/or meat products described herein were processed under sanitary conditions in accordance with laws and regulations of the United States. The laws and regulations of the United States have been deemed to be equivalent to the inspection laws of Japan."
    
    In addition, the following must be provided: Name, address, and establishment number of the slaughter (if product is quarter, half, or whole carcass) or processing plant (if packaged product). It should be presented as follows: "Date (month/year) of Manufacture," if cuts or processed products, i.e., pack date; or "Date (month/year) of Slaughter and Inspection." Note: Slaughter dates must be identified by the phase exactly as presented above. Do not omit "and inspection".
    
    For pork to be re-exported to Japan, also include the following statement:
    
    "The USA is free of hog cholera; vaccination against hog cholera is prohibited; and importation of pigs vaccinated against hog cholera is prohibited."
     
15. Ship stores. Meat products destined for ship stores are considered eligible for export to Australia on a case by case basis. Obtain FSIS Form 9060-5, Meat and Poultry Export Certificate of Wholesomeness, with a "Product destined for Ship Stores" statement in the "Remarks" section. In addition, exporters are advised to work closely with their importers to determine if an import permit or additional certification is required.
     
16. All FSIS certification must be signed by an FSIS Veterinarian. In addition, the letterhead certificates must be typed. Handwritten letterhead certificates are considered unacceptable.

1. Australia requires that the Australian importer obtain a permit directly from the Director of Animal and Plant Quarantine (Australia). Applications must include: country of export, exporting company's name and establishment number, species, product type, and full details of the process of manufacture. The product type exported must correspond exactly to the approved product. The certification requirements for each type of product are indicated on the permit.
    
2. Australia requires treatment of all packing material made of conifer materials as a preventive measure against pinewood parasites. This includes wood pallets. USDA, APHIS has established a marking procedure for treated pallets. More information is available from APHIS' Website, under T404-e—Approved marking for regulated wood packing material.

NOTE: Beginning on June 29, 2018, all 9080-3 requests must be submitted through PHIS. IPP will not accept paper forms for review on or after June 29, 2018. Establishments that are not using PHIS must submit a fully completed (not including FSIS signatures) 9080-3 Form to the FSIS Proxy for entry into PHIS. Information on sending completed 9080-3 Forms to the FSIS Proxy is available on the FSIS Export Library – Requirements by Country page or by clicking here.

1. Cooked poultry, canned products, and heat processed meat/poultry-based meat flavors must be produced in plants approved by Australia prior to exportation of product. To become eligible to export to Australia, establishments should complete FSIS Form 9080-3 and submit the application through the IIC to the appropriate FSIS District Office. The District Office will sign and send this form to FSIS, Office of Policy and Program Development, Import/Export Policy Development Staff, importexport@fsis.usda.gov.  
   
   The meat/poultry raw materials for canned meat or heat processed meat/poultry based flavors can originate from any federally authorized establishment or imported product. Prior plant approval by Australia is not necessary for export of natural casings.
    
2. Fresh/frozen and cooked pork meat products must be slaughtered, processed, and stored in plants approved by Australia prior to exportation of product. To become eligible to export to Australia, establishments should complete FSIS Form 9080-3 and submit the application through the IIC to the appropriate FSIS District Office. The District Office will sign and send this form to FSIS, Office of Policy and Program Development, Import/Export Policy Development Staff, importexport@fsis.usda.gov.
   
   For pork imported from Canada, it is the U.S. exporter´s responsibility to provide documentation that the product originated from Australian-approved Canadian establishments and is eligible for export to Australia.
    
3. List of Eligible Plants - The Australian list of approved plants is updated periodically and is available in the Export Library.