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Meat Export Licence - Australian Government

Description

You will require this licence if you intend to export meat from Australia. This licence entitles you to send meat overseas for sale.

This licence entitles you to export fresh or preserved flesh of:

  • cattle or calves
  • sheep or lamb
  • goats
  • meat products
  • meat by-products
  • edible offal.

Meat that is exported under this licence must be fit for human consumption. An exporter must apply for a separate approval for each consignment to be exported.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence, you must:

  • be accredited by the Australian meat standards classification body
  • demonstrate technical and integrity competency
  • be of sound financial standing
  • be a fit and proper person

Duration

Annual

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

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Current fees can be found here.

Forms

Act(s) name

Export Control Act 2020 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Export Control (Meat and Meat Products) Rules 2021 Australian Government

Administering agency

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Exports

Contact details

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