The Model Export Certificate for Milk and Milk Products applies to milk, milk products and composite milk products as defined in General Standard for the Use of Dairy Terms (CODEX STAN 206-1999) presented for international trade that meet food safety and suitability requirements. The Model Export Certificate does not deal with matters of animal and plant health unless directly related to food safety or suitability. Where attestation on animal health matters is required, reference should be made to the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code.