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Philippines, across a variety of agricultural goods,” Ms Hinder said.

“The department has long been considered a leader in agriculture digital trade and paperless certifcation, with ePhyto representing an important step for Australia and our commitment to digitising trade.”

The move from paper phytosanitary certifcation to electronic certifcates, known as e-Phyto, cuts down time to process certifcates and streamlines boarder clearance processes for the horticulture and grain industries.

Fiji will be the frst country to shift to e-Phyto certifcation for Australian exports of horticulture and grain.

“We have been working closely with them to put our technical solution through thorough testing for the past 6 weeks to ensure that the system is performing as it should ahead of this release,” Ms Hinder said.

“This is a great achievement for our department and industry and has been a priority for the past 2 years.

“We look forward to establishing further ePhyto Hub arrangements with trading partners across the globe, which will continue to drive our paperless trade agenda.

“Our goal is to connect with other countries linked to the IPPC hub throughout 2024.”

For more information on electronic certifcation, visit the DAFF website.