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Get an export health certificate

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An export health certificate (EHC) is an official document that confirms your export meets the health requirements of the destination country.

You must apply for an EHC if you’re exporting or moving live animals or animal products from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to, or through:

  • through the EU, you’ll also need a transit EHC
  • through a non-EU country, you may need a transit EHC - check with the competent authority (the equivalent of Defra) in that country

    • If you need a transit certificate, apply for an EHC in the usual way.

  • product type - if you’re exporting a consignment which includes a mix of products

    • You need an EHC to export live animals and animal products from Northern Ireland to non-EU countries.

    You do not need an EHC to export to the EU.

    The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is the competent authority in Northern Ireland. Contact DAERA on 02877 442 060 to find out what you need to do.

    Read guidance on how to apply for an EHC. When you are ready to apply, you will need to register for EHC online.

    Before you submit any applications, you need to contact an official vet (OV) or inspector who will certify your EHC. An official vet is someone who’s been authorised by APHA to perform statutory duties (work that is required by law).

    You will need to choose an OV or local authority inspector and:

  • check they can inspect your consignment and sign your EHC in the days before your export

    • There is guidance for official veterinarians (OVs) and food competent certifying officers (FCCOs) on how to certify export health certificates.

    Your OV or inspector will receive your EHC:

  • within one working day of APHA receiving the application, if you plan to export in the next 7 working days

    • Your OV or inspector will get an email when the certificate is ready to download and print.

    If you applied through EHC Online, you can log in to see if your certificate has been sent. 

    Contact APHA if your OV or inspector does not receive the EHC.

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