Chile - Export requirements for milk and dairy products

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.

Example of dairy products that have already been exported to Chile (CL):

cheese (speciality cheese, fresh cheese)
butter and other fats and oils derived from milk
ice cream (dairy based edible ice)
skim milk powder
whey products
casein and casein products
products consisting of natural milk constituents
others (for example: lactose and lactose syrup, milk albumin and buttermilk products)

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

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).

Establishments must be approved by Servicio Agricola y Ganadero (SAG) and listed on the List of Canadian Establishments Approved to Export to Chile (Spanish only).

To add, update or remove a processing establishment on the list of Canadian establishments approved for export to Chile, please contact your local CFIA office to initiate the request in writing and include the following information:

name of the establishment
establishment identification number
full address of the establishment
type of activity

The inspector will submit the request following the Operational procedure: Procedure for maintaining food export eligibility lists.

Note: the exporter must ensure the establishment is listed before submitting an application for a certificate. This information should be included in the manufacturer's declaration. See section 4.

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 Chile 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 (ECP) 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
The exporter must include a statement confirming that the establishment is on the list of the SAG

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 FA1051 contains animal health and public health requirements.

Animal health attestations

The animal health attestations on the health certificate CFIA/ACIA FA1051 are met based on the fact that Canada is recognized as free of foot and mouth disease and peste des petits ruminants by the World Organization for Animal Health (WHOA). These diseases are reportable in Canada under the Health of Animals Act.

Public health attestations

The public health attestations on the health certificate CFIA/ACIA FA1051 are met based on Canadian regulations. Dairy products must be made from pasteurized milk. Unpasteurized cheese must undergo a maturation process for a minimum of 60 days.

5. Labelling, packaging, and marking requirements

It is the exporter's responsibility to meet all the requirements for labelling, packaging and marking requirements as required by the importing country.

The following information could be required for the labelling of certain products: the country, the name and the approval number of the establishment of origin according to the List of Canadian Establishments Approved to Export to Chile (Spanish only), the identification of the product, the date of production and the production batch number.

6. Documentation requirements

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

Certificate

Health certificate for the export of milk and/or dairy products for human consumption from Canada to Chile (CFIA/ACIA FA1051)

Note

The health certificate is signed by the official CFIA certifying agent
The health certificate is written in 3 languages: Spanish, English and French
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.

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.

Chilean authorities may require that the health certificate accompanying the shipment have a validity period starting from its date of issuance. Depending on the mode of transportation (air, road, or maritime) and the product category, this period may vary between 10 to 30 days. The exporter should verify this requirement with the importer.

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