The export health certificate (EHC) can be a valid document which confirms that your export’s health needs of the country of destination.
You’ll need to make an application for an EHC for exporting or moving live animals or products out of Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to or through:
the EU
Non-EU countries
Northern Ireland
You’ll also require a transit EHC to travel within the EU country.
It is possible that you require an EHC to travel through a non-EU nation. Contact the relevant authority (the equivalent to Defra) in the country.
If you require an EHC for transit, you can request an EHC as usual.
You’ll require the EHC for each of the following:
Kind of animal or product that you’re exporting from Great Britain
Product type – if you’re exporting a consignment that contains a mixture of goods.
If you’re moving live animals , or products from animals in Northern Ireland, you do not have to pay to have them inspected and certified. The certifier bills to the Government for these expenses in the Movement Assistance Scheme.
Exports out of Northern Ireland to the EU as well as non-EU countries
You will require an EHC for exporting live animals and products from animals out of Northern Ireland to non EU countries.
It is not necessary to have an EHC for exporting in the EU.
How do I apply
You ought to:
Search for your animal or your product
Download and go through the EHC and guidance notes . they explain what you’ll have to do to export your cargo
Be sure to contact an official veterinarian (OV) or the inspector who will verify your EHC prior to submitting any application.
If you can’t find the EHC you require, call APHA.
Make use of a logistics hub transfer or export your goods
It is possible to use the logistics hubs to move or export items of animal origin (POAO) for example:
Composition and meat products made of composite
Fish and fishery products and shellfish
Utilizing a logistics hub could help you save time by speeding the border process. It accomplishes this by offering an efficient point of entry for exports and a knowledgeable staff at one place.
A logistics hub can:
Combine your products together with other products from various suppliers into one consignment
take your items and take them to the final destination within either the EU or Northern Ireland
Complete and complete and EHCs of your items, including access to an official who certifies your product
provide a customs brokerage service
There are a few logistics hubs that offer the same level of service. Contact your logistics provider for more information on logistics hubs.
Your items must be accompanied by documents to be accompanied by them when they are delivered to the logistic hub.
The certifying officer needs to verify these documents before they are able to certify the EHC.
Contact the logistics center for more information about the details you must include with your goods and when you’ll need to ship it.
Find an OV , inspector or a copy.
You’ll need to select the OV and/or local authority inspector, and
Name these in the application
Make sure they are able to examine your shipment and then verify your EHC in the days leading up to the date of your export
An OV has was authorized by APHA to carry out statutory obligations (work legally required). Follow this guideline to locate an expert to sign off on your health certificate for export.
After APHA approves your EHC application
APHA will email an EHC to your inspector or OV or notify them that you are able to print and download If they’re authorized to access this service. EHC on-line service.
7 working days prior to your date for export
in the first working day after the day you received it, if are planning to export it within the next 7 days.
If you’ve made an online application then you’ll find out the date APHA has delivered your certificate to your OV or the inspector. Contact APHA If your OV or inspector did do not get the EHC.
Make sure your export is checked
There are various export inspection procedures based on the country your exporting to.
Exporting to England, Scotland or Wales
After you’ve submitted your application to APHA to obtain an EHC You must make arrangements for your designated inspector or OV to fill out the form, sign it and then give your EHC the EHC. The EHC must be transported with the consignment to its export destination. The merchandise cannot be separated during transport.
Exports from Northern Ireland
The procedure for having your export inspected vary the UK and Northern Ireland – check the procedures for inspection on DAERA website.
If you have to modify the application
If you have to make modifications or withdraw an application, please contact APHA and DAERA.
In the event that you or your inspector or OV are registered for this online system, then you may request them to cancel the EHC and request the replacement.
If your export doesn’t satisfy all the requirements set by the EHC
It is essential to contact the competent authorities in the nation that you’re exporting to. Competent authority refers to the equivalent to Defra in the country you’re exporting to. Request if they’ll grant you a waiver to meet the conditions you’re not able to be able to meet.
If they consent to waive one condition, an APHA vet will offer your official veterinarian and/or inspector with a “derogation,” which grants the applicant an exemption to ensure that they will still be able to certify your EHC.
Include the waiver in the EHC application when you send your application APHA.
If you require assistance, please contact us.
Get in touch with APHA or DAERA for assistance in on obtaining an EHC.
