5‑26 Identification as not for export as5‑26 Identification as not for export as food—fitness for human consumption etc.

5‑26 Identification as not for export as food—fitness for human consumption etc.

(1) Eggs and egg products that are not fit for human consumption (other than manufacturing grade eggs or egg products) must: (a) be identified as not for export as food; and (b) be kept in a way that ensures they are not a source of contamination of prescribed eggs and egg products; and (c) either: (i) be disposed of so that they do not contaminate prescribed eggs or egg products, their ingredients or the water supply; or (ii) be treated to make them fit for human consumption. (2) Manufacturing grade eggs and egg products that are not fit for human consumption must: (a) be identified as manufacturing grade and not fit for human consumption; and (b) be kept in a way that ensures they are not a source of contamination of prescribed eggs and egg products. (3) Eggs and egg products that are animal food must: (a) be identified as animal food and not fit for human consumption; and (b) be kept in a way that ensures they are not a source of contamination of prescribed eggs and egg products. (4) If, in relation to prescribed eggs or egg products: (a) an export permit for the eggs or egg products is revoked; or (b) the holder of the approved arrangement for operations to prepare the eggs or egg products is given a direction under subsection 305(1) of the Act that the eggs or egg products are to be dealt with as not for export for food; the eggs or egg products must: (c) be identified as not for export as food; and (d) be kept in a way that ensures they are not a source of contamination of prescribed eggs and egg products; and (e) not be loaded for export. (5) Any other eggs or egg products that under this instrument must be dealt with as not for export as food must: (a) be identified as not for export as food; and (b) be kept in a way that ensures they are not a source of contamination of prescribed eggs and egg products.

Note: For eggs or egg products that must be dealt with as not for export as food, see subsections 5‑14(4) and (5).

(6) If prescribed eggs or egg products do not meet importing country requirements of one or more countries, the following must be readily ascertainable: (a) the country or countries to which the eggs or egg products are intended for export; (b) whether the importing country requirements relating to the eggs or egg products for each of those countries are met.