Taiwan – Export requirements for processed egg

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1. Eligible/ineligible product

Eligible

  • All processed egg products.

Ineligible

  • Information not available

2. Pre-export approvals by the competent authority of the importing country

Establishments

  • Taiwan does not require pre-approval of processed egg establishments
  • The products must come from an establishments licensed under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR).

3. Production controls and inspection requirements

  • The inspector must verify during a preventive control inspection that the manufacturer is aware of the standards and requirements of the importing country and has a specific export procedure in place.
  • The following information must be provided to the CFIA as a manufacturer's declaration on a company letter head and signed by the quality manager or equivalent:
    • name and product on the label
    • lot no. / production code on the label
    • production date
    • expiry date
    • quantity (in kg)
    • storage location
    • Origin of the shell egg/egg products (province and country). This information is mainly to confirm that highly pathogenic avian influenza and Newcastle disease have not occurred for at least 28 days. In this regard, please provide all necessary documentation.

Note: The traceability from the farm to finished product is an important element for certification of exports. The inspector reserves the right to request any other information that they think is necessary for the final certification of the product.

Imported shell egg and egg products

The use of egg or egg products imported from certain countries may limit exports to Taiwan. These limitations are usually associated with the animal health status of the country of origin of the egg or egg products, specifically, highly pathogenic avian influenza and Newcastle Diseases. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to assure that the conditions are met, and provide appropriate documentation, to the inspector, where necessary.

4. Labelling, packaging, and marking requirements

  • Exported products depending on their final destination must meet certain packaging and labelling requirements. The exporter must work closely with the importer to ensure the compliance of their products.

5. Documentation requirements

Canada has a negotiated certificate with Taiwan.

The export of egg products to Taiwan must comply with the food safety requirements as outlined by Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) as well as the animal health requirements of the Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine (BAPHIQ).

The exporter is required to request two copies of the export certificate; one each for TFDA and BAPHIQ, respectively.

Certificate

Health certificate for the export of shell egg or egg products for human consumption to Taiwan (CFIA/ACIA FA 1016)

Remarks

  • The certificate must be signed by the Veterinarian.
  • The statements in the certificate that are not applicable to the finished product must be crossed out.
  • The shipping date must always be on or after the date of issuance of the certificate.
  • The container and CFIA seal number must always be indicated.

6. Other information

Exported products transiting through a country may require transit documentation. It is the responsibility of the exporter to ensure that the shipment will be accompanied by all necessary certificates. Please work closely with your importer.

Samples (personal or commercial) of dairy products may be subject to the same requirements as a regular shipment. It is strongly recommended that the exporter verify these requirements with his importer and/or at the border inspection post where the products will be shipped.

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