2. Pre-export approvals by the competent authority of the importing country
Establishments
No information known regarding an approved establishment list.
3. Production controls and inspection requirements
The inspector must verify during a preventive control inspection that the establishment is aware of the dairy standards and requirements of Algeria and has a specific export procedure in place.
The manufacturer's monitoring plans must be able to demonstrate that the relevant microbiological specifications (see Microbiological requirements) are being met.
The analysis for microbiological parameters must be performed for each lot.
For anaerobic sulphite-reducing microorganisms at 46°C, please note that analysis must be performed at 33°C and also at 55°C. If analyses cannot be done at 46°C, then two (2) tests at 33°C and also at 55°C will be required.
Manufacturer's declaration:
All export requests for milk and dairy products must be accompanied by a Manufacturer's declaration completed and signed by an authorized person of the food manufacturing establishment/facility.
To request a template of the manufacturer's declaration, please contact your local CFIA office.
The product(s) must be clearly identified on the manufacturer's declaration and match exactly the product(s) that are part of the export shipment.
Note: Inspectors will verify that the manufacturer's declaration is completed appropriately and reserve the right to request any other information that they think is necessary for the final certification of the product.
Imported dairy ingredients
The use of imported dairy ingredients from certain countries may limit the ability to export to Algeria. The exporter must provide Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) with the appropriate certificates of analysis and any applicable documentation (official documentation from the competent authorities) for the imported dairy ingredients.
Cheese made from milk that has undergone a lower heat treatment than pasteurization, and ripened cheeses made from pasteurized milk or whey, or having undergone a heat treatment that is stronger than pasteurization.
Unripened soft cheese (fresh cheese) made from pasteurized or heat-treated milk or whey, or having undergone a heat treatment that is stronger than pasteurization.
Products must be manufactured from milk free from residues, antibiotics, hormones, pesticides or any other substance known to be injurious to health, pursuant to the existing regulations.
Chemical
Product
Maximum level permitted
Antiseptics
Powdered Milk
Absence
PCB
Powdered Milk
100 ng (per 1.0 g of fat)
Dioxin
Powdered Milk
0.001 to 0.004 ng
(per 1.0 g of fat)
Iron
Powdered Milk
10 ppm
Copper
Powdered Milk
1.5 ppm
Maximum levels for radionuclides
Radionuclide
Maximum level permitted (Bq/kg)
Americium 241
1
Plutonium 239
1
Cesium 134
202
Cesium 137
267
Iodine 131
67
Strontium 90
67
4. Labelling, packaging and marking requirements
It is the exporter's responsibility to meet all the requirements for labelling, packaging and marking requirements as per the importing country.
5. Required documents
Canada has a negotiated certificate with Algeria.
Certificate
Health certificate for the export of milk and milk products to Algeria
Note:
It is the responsibility of the exporter to ensure that the certificate is accompanied by the bacteriological analyses as per the note at the bottom of the certificate.
Depending on the exported dairy product, halal certification may be required. The importer and exporter are responsible for providing the required halal certification for exported dairy products. The CFIA is not involved in the halal certification.
This certificate is signed by the CFIA official veterinarian and official inspector.
Export certificates cannot be issued for products that have left Canada.
6. Other information
Exported products transiting through a country may require transit documentation. It is the responsibility of the exporter to ensure that the shipment will be accompanied by all necessary certificates.
Samples (personal or commercial) may be subject to the same requirements as a regular shipment. It is strongly recommended that the exporter verify these requirements with their importer.