The purpose of this document is to define the electronic transmission of data exchanged between government inspection and quarantine authorities involved in cross border clearance activities. 

The objective of this document is to standardise the exchange of information for traded agricultural products between governments regulators involved in cross border trade where export/import certification is required to facilitate entry of product. 

The solution is based on established business processes that operate in accordance with international standards and bilateral agreements made by government regulators. 

Act

Export Certificate 

Version: 5.1 

Date of TBG approval: 2010/09/01 

Scope

• Business process: The exchange of information between government regulators involved in cross border trade of agricultural products where export/import certification is required 

• Product Classification: The product is a certificate issued by a government authority attesting to the suitability or eligibility of goods derived from agriculture. 

• Industry Classification: Government

• Geopolitical: Global 

• Official Constraint: Bilateral Agreements between government regulators 

• Business Process Role: Cross border government regulation 

• Supporting Role: Approved Third Party Companies 

• System Capabilities: Agreed level of security to protect data integrity