Previous Consultation
Contribute to improving the export assurance for non-prescribed goods.
We are seeking to change how non prescribed goods (NPGs) are provided assurance when exported to other countries. The reform will help maintain and safeguard market access for Australian exporters of NPGs now and into the future. It will help us continue to assure trading partners that exported goods are meeting importing country requirements.
The reforms will affect industries such as wool, rendered products, skins and hides, pet food, stock feed, feed additives, processed foods, honey, pharmaceuticals, and blood products.
We are seeking industry input into the design of these necessary reforms of the NPG export sector. As a key industry participant, you are invited to provide feedback on the reform options for NPGs through a submission and/or the below survey.
Public consultation on the topic is closed.
How you had your say
We sought feedback from industry into the design of the necessary reforms of the non-prescribed goods (NPGs) export sector.
The reform will help maintain and safeguard market access for Australian exporters of NPGs now and into the future. It will help us continue to assure trading partners that exported goods are meeting importing country requirements.
Survey
15 responded through our survey.
Consultation summary
The responses to the consultation process generally support Option 2 (regulate to assure goods) that was proposed in the Export Assurance Reform: Options Paper. This option describes a new, commodity and country-based approach to export assurance.
The department is currently working to develop a new General Products Rule which will enable these reforms. These will be implemented industry-by-industry, beginning with rendered goods. Industry Working Groups (IWG) will be formed to co-design elements of the reform in collaboration with the department.
For further details, please read the ‘Export Assurance Reform for NPGs - Outcomes and next steps' document.