Cloud technology has made life extremely simple for exporters. One of the greatest advantages of using cloud is fast and hassle-free export documentation. Unlike the outdated manual documentation and traditional desktop software solutions, cloud-based export documentation tools are much more efficient. If you are an exporter willing to export goods in the categories like plants and plants products or animals and animals products, the following discussion guides on how you can easily apply for Health/Phytosanitary certificates with the help of cloud.

What Are Health/Phytosanitary Certificates?

In order to validate that the plants and plant products you are exporting from Australia to some other country are free from pests and infestations, it is important to obtain phytosanitary certificates. Similarly, health certificates are required for the same purpose if you are exporting goods in the categories of animals and animal products. These certificates are required not just according to the Australian Export Laws, but also according to the importing country requirements.

Whom Do You Need to Contact?

Exporters can obtain health and phytosanitary certificates from the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR). First of all, you can refer to the MICoR (Manual of Importing Country Requirements) to know the exact requirements of the importing country regarding these certificates. It is important to follow the prescribed formats while preparing these documents. The good news is that you can apply for these certificates online with the EXDOC system of DAWR.

What IS EXDOC System?

EXDOC refers to the system used by DAWR to help exporters electronically apply for health certificates, phytosanitary certificates and other export documents. You can also raise request for permit to obtain export permits using this system. The system is in use since 2000 and many exporters in Australia rely on it instead of following the traditional manual application process.

DAWR lists a number of vendors/suppliers that provide accredited third party software packages the exporters need to buy or subscribe to. Using one of these tools, you would be able to interface with EXDOC system and apply for various export documents.

How to Use Cloud Solutions?

Among various accredited software tools, many popular ones are cloud-based solutions that make the procedure to apply for various documents simpler and fast. You don’t need to install the third party software on your computers, but can access the cloud solution using an internet connection. Whenever you need to apply for documents for a new trade consignment, you can access the software using a computer, laptop or tablet and any of the popular web browsers.

What Are the Steps Involved?

First of all, you must store your export business data on the cloud-based solution database. When you request for permit, the software would immediately forward it to DAWR using EXDOC system. Based on your specific requirements, the department would validate your request and assign an authorized officer to inspect your goods as well as the establishments where the goods were grown, produced or processed. After the successful inspection, the officer would provide validation on the basis of which the required documents would be generated.

 A good deal of time is saved in the process if you apply with DAWR using a cloud-based solution. It also removes the time and location constraints and eliminates the scope of human errors.