The export of plants as well as plants based products from Australia requires exporters to raise a request for permits with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources using EXDOC electronic interface. If the goods in these categories are classified as prescribed goods, the department would conduct an inspection and issue what is known as the phytosanitary certificates. These documents certify that the goods intended for the export are free from pests and other infestations. There are some additional certificates that an exporter may require under special circumstances. These can also be obtained through the department’s EXDOC System . Find out what these certificates are. Re-export Phytosanitary Certificate (Form EX25) It is required when goods in the categories of plants and plants products are imported into Australia and then re-exported to some other country. The purpose of this document is to certify that the consignment in question didn’t suffer infestation during their