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Dairy products exported from the U.S. and imported into Chile, China, the European Union (EU), India, and the United Kingdom (UK) are subject to establishment listing requirements as a precondition for market access. Please note that the scope of products for which importing authorities impose listing requirements may differ from FDA's definition of “milk product” as established in 21 CFR 1240.3(j). To determine whether products intended for export are subject to listing requirements, exporters may consult the regulatory authorities in the country to which they intend to export or the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Reports (FAIRS) for their export destination. FAIRS are published by the United States Department of Agriculture's Global Agricultural Information Network.

Industry may request inclusion on the dairy export lists and update existing listing information via the Export Listing Module (ELM). Please visit Online Applications for Export Lists for a link to this electronic system and step-by-step instructions. More information on specific country requirements is included below.

In addition to establishment listing requirements, Chile, China, the EU, India, and the UK require sanitary certificates as a condition of entry for every shipment of dairy products. Industry may contact the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Dairy Grading Branch to request these certificates.

Additional Information on Dairy Exports to Chile

Additional Information on Dairy Exports to China

Additional Information on Dairy Exports to the EU

  • Any product that contains processed milk or dairy products may be subject to EU listing and certificate requirements. Please visit the website of USDA/AMS EU Dairy Export Certification Programs for more information.
  • EU labeling additional information pertaining to identification mark:
    • Country of origin in which the establishment is located, written out in full or shown as a two letter ISO abbreviation - "US" or "United States"
    • Approval number of the establishment as it appears on the EU List of Approved Establishments
    • The words "EU" or "EU plant #" MUST NOT BE LISTED on the label of any establishments located outside of the EU.
    • The identification mark must be applied before the product leaves the establishment of production.

Additional Information on Dairy Exports to India

  • Effective September 01, 2024, India will only accept U.S. dairy exports from establishments that are registered with India via inclusion on a dairy export list provided by FDA and published by FSSAI. Prior to exporting, industry should consult India’s list of approved establishments to verify that the establishment from which they intend to export is listed.
    • Effective September 01, 2024, India will only accept export certificates signed after an establishment has been added to the list published on India’s website and the list has entered into force.
  • Please note that Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recommends that establishments consider the intended use of products intended for export to determine whether the manufacturer is subject to registration and listing requirements for dairy products.
    • Establishments should be included on India’s list of approved establishments if they intend to manufacture dairy products for export to India that are intended for use as (or in) food or nutraceuticals including whey and lactose products. 
    • Establishments do not need to be included on this list if they solely intend to manufacture dairy products for export to India intended for use as (or in) pharmaceuticals. 
    • If the intended use is unknown, FSSAI recommends that the establishments register via inclusion on the dairy export list. 
  • To prevent shipment delays at the border, FSSAI recommends that establishments clearly document the intended use on export documents, such as:
    • “Intended for human consumption, food”
    • “Intended for human consumption, nutraceuticals”
    • “Intended for pharmaceutical use”

Additional Information on Dairy Exports to the UK

  • Please note that FDA does not have a separate application process for the UK lists; establishments that wish to export to the UK should apply for the relevant EU list in the ELM For certificate requirements, please visit the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Dairy Grading Branch.
  • List of establishments eligible to export animal products to the UK
    • To view U.S. establishments eligible to export dairy products to the UK, filter by Country Name (United States), Sector (Food), and then Section (Section IX raw milk or dairy products or colostrum and colostrum-based products).
  • UK labeling additional information pertaining to identification mark:
    • Country of origin in which the establishment is located, written out in full or shown as a two letter ISO abbreviation - "US" or "United States"
    • Approval number of the establishment as it appears on the UK List of Approved Establishments
    • The identification mark must be applied before the product leaves the establishment of production.

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