Iraq - Export requirements for milk and dairy products

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1. Eligible/ineligible product

1.1 Eligible

It is the responsibility of the exporter to confirm with the importer that the product can be exported and will be covered by the current certificate.

1.2 Ineligible

No information is known regarding ineligible products.

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

2.1 Country

Canada is authorized to export dairy products.

2.2 Establishments

No information known regarding an approved establishment list.

The manufacturing of dairy products must be under the official oversight of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and be licensed under the Safe Food for Canadian Regulations (SFCR).

2.3 Products

No information known regarding products registration.

2.4 Import permit

An import permit is issued by may the Ministry of Agriculture of Iraq. A copy of import permit must be provided to the CFIA prior to receiving export certification for dairy products and dairy based foods.

3. Product specifications

No information is known regrading product specifications.

4. Production controls and inspection requirements

The manufacturer must be aware of the standards and requirements of the importing country. A specific export procedure must be in place.

Manufacturer's declaration

  • All export requests for milk and dairy products must be accompanied by a Manufacturer's declaration completed and signed by an authorized person of the food manufacturing establishment/facility
  • To request a template of the Manufacturer's Declaration (accessible only on the Government of Canada network) – RDIMS 15576674, contact your local CFIA office.
  • The product(s) must be clearly identified on the manufacturer's declaration and match exactly the product(s) that are part of the export shipment.

Note: Inspectors will verify that the manufacturer's declaration is completed appropriately and reserve the right to request any other information that they think is necessary for the final certification of the product.

Certification requirements

The health certificate CFIA/ACIA 5895 contains animal health and public health requirements.

Animal health attestations

  • The animal health requirements on the health certificate CFIA/ACIA 5895 are met based on Canadian and Iraqi regulations. The diseases listed on the certificate are reportable in Canada
  • Dairy products manufactured in Canada and intended for the Iraqi market are also subject to pasteurization or any combination of control measures with equivalent level of performance, in accordance with the recommendations of World Organization for Animal Health and/or as indicated in the Codex Alimentarius Code of Hygienic Practice for Milk and Milk Products

Public health attestations

  • The public health requirements on the health certificate CFIA/ACIA 5895 are met based on Canadian regulations

5. Labelling, packaging, and marking requirements

It is the exporter's responsibility to meet all labelling, packaging and marking requirements of the importing country.

6. Required documents

Canada has a negotiated certificate with Iraq. Requests for any additional statements must be confirmed by CFIA's Food Import Export Division (FIED).

Certificate

Health certificate for the export of dairy products and dairy based products for human consumption to Iraq (CFIA/ACIA 5895)

Note

  • The health certificate is signed by the CFIA official veterinarian and official inspector
  • Halal certification may be required. The importer and exporter are responsible for providing the required halal certification for exported dairy products. The CFIA is not involved in the halal certification
  • Export certificates cannot be issued for products that have left Canada

7. 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.

A certificate of origin (CO) could be requested during the import control procedure at the border inspection posts. The CO is issued by chambers of commerce.

Samples (personal or commercial) may be subject to the same requirements as a regular shipment. It is strongly recommended that the exporter verify these requirements with their importer.

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