Product meant for export needs to be tested
to verify it meets the requirements as specified in the Food Standards Code.
Testing for microbiological risks such as pathogens
helps establishments pick up any contaminated products
that could result in poor product quality or food poisoning.
Exporting contaminated food products to international markets
can lead to restricted market access for future exporters.
The expectations of this element are to ensure that safe food product is manufactured
which is suitable for export.
You may also need to perform additional testing on your product
if it's a requirement of the importing country,
as they can have different or additional conditions
to those specified in the Food Standards Code.
Your approved arrangement must document the testing you
will carry out to meet general export requirements.
More indepth details can be found below.