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- 1. Eligible/ineligible product
- 2. Pre-export approvals by the competent authority of the importing country
- 3. Product specifications
- 4. Production controls and inspection requirements
- 5. Labelling, packaging and marking requirements
- 6. Required documents
- 7. Other information
1. Eligible/ineligible product
1.1 Eligible
Milk and dairy products as specified in Tunisian legislation. 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 certificates.
Examples of dairy products that have already been exported to Tunisia (TN):
- cheese (cheddar and cheddar types)
- butter and fat other fats and oils derived from milk
- skim milk powder
- whey products
- products consisting of natural milk constituents
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 is 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 is known regarding products registration.
2.4 Import permit
An import permit may be required. Exporter should work with the importer to verify this condition.
3. Product specifications
No information is known regarding product specifications. Microbiological requirements and maximum residue limits in Tunisia may differ from those in Canada. Failure to comply with these standards could result in a shipment being rejected at the border control port.
4. Production controls and inspection requirements
The manufacturer must be aware of the standards and requirements of the importing country. An export control plan must be in place to demonstrate that your products meet the requirements of the importing country.
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 certificates TS.TN.1 and TS.TN.2 contain animal health and public health requirements.
Animal health attestations
The animal health attestations in health certificates TS.TN.1 and TS.TN.2 are met based on Canadian regulations and as long as Canada's status with the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) does not change.
Bovine tuberculosis, bovine brucellosis, and bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) are reportable diseases in Canada under the Health of Animals Act.
Public health attestation
The public health attestations of the health certificates TS.TN.1 and TS.TN.2 are met based on Canadian regulations. Note that Regulation (EC) No. 2375/2001 is no longer in force.
Dairy products manufactured in Canada and intended for the Tunisian 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.
Imported dairy ingredients
If imported ingredients were used to make the product, the exporter must provide the CFIA with certificates issued by foreign competent authorities. The relevant documentation and, if applicable, appropriate certificates of analysis will be used to determine if the imported ingredients meet the conditions for which the exported product is certified.
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 does have a negotiated certificate with Tunisia. Requests for any additional statements must be confirmed by CFIA's Food Import Export Division (FIED).
Certificate
- Health certificate for the import into Tunisia of pasteurized and sterilized milk and milk products (TS.TN.1)
- Health certificate for the import into Tunisia of raw or heat-treated milk and milk products intended for human consumption (TS.TN.2)
Note
- The health certificate is signed by the CFIA official veterinarian and official inspector
- Halal certification could 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
Samples (personal or commercial) of dairy products may be subject to the same requirements as a regular shipment. Exporters are strongly advised to verify these requirements with their importer.
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.
Exported products transiting through a country may require transit documentation. It is the exporter's responsibility to ensure their shipment will be accompanied by all necessary certificates. Work closely with your importer.