DAFF - IAN 2025-29: Plant Exports – Updates to phytosanitary certificate template for China

11 June 2025

Purpose

This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify exporters and EDI users of changes to the phytosanitary certificate template when exporting horticulture or grain products to China.

Summary of changes and key points

• As of Wednesday, 11 June 2025 the new certificate templates will be live for horticulture and grain product Request for Permits (RFPs) to China.
• All new RFPs created for China must use the new certificate templates.
• An error message will be received if the incorrect certificate template is used.
• Between 11 June – 13 June 2025 certificate templates for submitted RFPs will be updated by the department.

Note: The change of template will only be completed for RFPs created between 1 April 2025 – 10 June 2025 with a status of INIT, FINL, HCRD and INSP.

Background 

We have been improving export systems and processes. This update will streamline certificate issuance to China and maintain trade with other countries.

More information on the change of certificate template can be found in 2025-25: Plant Exports – Change in China phytosanitary certificate template - DAFF.

EDI/Exporter responsibilities

• When creating RFPs for China, use the new certificate templates.
• If your RFP has not been updated by 14 June, contact EXDOC Plant Programs and provide the RFP number/s.

Contact information

If you have any questions regarding this IAN, please email the EXDOC Plant Programs.

Jemma Martin
Assistant Secretary
Plant Exports Branch