Modernising export certification for Australian eggs with NEXDOC

As part of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s focus on modernising its export services, Australian exporters of egg products will be able to use NEXDOC, a web-based export document management system to generate export certification.

Nicola Hinder PSM, Acting Deputy Secretary of the Agriculture Trade Group, said the system offered a range of new and enhanced features, providing Australia’s egg industry with a modern, technical platform that can integrate with supporting systems and new technologies.

“Modernisation of our certification platforms will strengthen Australia’s reputation as an exporting nation of high-quality agricultural commodities, underpinned by robust, digitally enhanced services and regulatory practices,” Hinder said.

“This will allow industry to be more competitive in international markets by reducing regulatory costs, while maintaining our strong regulatory reputation.

“It is designed to improve product traceability and reporting and to automate manual documentation and assessment processes, making the certification process quicker and easier to navigate,” Hinder said.

This will allow egg exporters to digitally lodge, amend and replace export certificates with minimal intervention, as well as print approved certificates on premises rather than having to collect them from a departmental office.

Hinder said that certificates generated through NEXDOC will also render a unique QR code and certificate number, which is designed to increase product traceability and security for both Australia and our trading partners.

“While the move to NEXDOC doesn’t change the existing certification requirements for the egg industry, it will streamline administrative processes, saving time and making it easier for exporters.

“This includes reducing the need to contact the department as part of the clearance process.”

Users transitioning to NEXDOC are encouraged to attend a virtual drop-in session in coming weeks to learn more about the platform and raise any questions.

To find out more, visit www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/export/certification/nexdoc/transition.

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