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ELMER 3 Electronic Legislation, Manuals and Essential References
Policy documents
Export Legislation
- Export Control Act 1982
- Export Control (Prescribed Goods- General) Order 2005
- Export Control (Meat and Meat Products) Orders 2005
- Game Poultry and Rabbit Meat Orders 1985
- Other Legislation relating to Exports (Fees and other Export commodities)
Australian Standards
- Australian Standard for the Hygienic Production and Transportation of Meat and Meat Products for Human Consumption (SCARM 80)
PDF [764kb] - Australian Standard for Hygienic Production of Game Meat for Human Consumption (SCARM 57)
- Australian Standard for Construction of Premises and Hygienic Production of Poultry Meat for Human Consumption PDF [448kb]
Guidelines
Animal welfare
- Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: Livestock at Slaughtering Establishments
- Standards
- Standards Working Manual
Chemicals
Equipment
- Construction and equipment guidelines for export meat establishments PDF [1.8mb]
- Equipment Approvals PDF [149kb]
Electronic records
- Guidelines on the use and control of electronic records for statutory compliance PDF [259kb]
- Quick Guide for Use and Control for Statutory Compliance PDF [32kb]
- Self Audit Checklist PDF [45KB]
Meat safety and hygiene
- Meat Safety Quality Assurance (MSQA) - 2nd Ed PDF [1.4mb]
- Meat Hygiene Assessment (MHA) - version 2 PDF [530kb]
Recognised Islamic bodies
Export Meat Manual - Volume 2
Volume 2 contains information on documentation and essential requirements that must be met for meat and meat products exported to foreign countries.Please note: Volume 2 is a password protected site. To obtain a password, please send an email to Export Meat
Subscribers to the previous version, ELMER 2, please note that your existing user ID and password will remain the same for access to the Export Meat Manual Volume 2 component of ELMER 3.
Information Packages
- Export Licensing PDF [34kb]
- Export Permits PDF [50kb]
AQIS Meat Notices
AQIS Meat Notices, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995-1985
Chemical compounds used in premises processing or storing meat and meat products for export
Training
- Content for this section is being developed
Laboratories - Microbiological Testing of Meat and Meat Products
- List of AQIS approved laboratories PDF [174kb]
- AQIS approved testing methods PDF [103kb]
European Union Cattle Accreditation Scheme (EUCAS)
Resources
Forms
- Chemicals - Application for acceptance of a chemical compounds PDF [39kb]
Word [58kb]
- Canning - Application for approval of a thermal process PDF [42kb] Word [66kb]
- Application for EUCAS Accreditation
- Application to purchase cows and heifers for breeding purposes
Fees and Charges
Consultative Committees
Useful Links
Last Updated: 11 Aug 2008
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