Australian dairy establishments exporting to Chile will no longer be required to undergo periodic in-country audits by Chilean officials. The Chilean Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG) agreed to exempt Australia from this requirement because of Australia's high-quality dairy regulations.
In-country audits impose a high-cost on prospective exporters. The removal of the audit requirement and effective recognition of Australia's regulatory system for dairy exports comes after several years of negotiation between Australia and Chile.
Australian dairy producers and exporters are now better placed to take advantage of the rapidly growing Chilean dairy market.
Implications for Australian agricultural exporters
Exempt Resolution 954 came into force last month. This means the approval and listing of Australian dairy manufacturing establishments seeking to export to Chile is now the responsibility of the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).
The list of Australian approved establishments is published on SAG's webpage and updated periodically upon the request of DAFF. This will now happen without the need for SAG officials to visit Australia.
Dairy exporters seeking listing for market access to Chile should visit the Manual of Importing Country Requirements
