The export health certificate (EHC) is a government-issued document that proves your export’s health standards of the country you are aiming to visit.
You need to be able to apply for an EHC when you’re exporting or moving live animals or products out of Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to or via:
the EU
non-EU nations
Northern Ireland
Also, you’ll need an EHC to be able to move across any EU country.
It is possible that you require an EHC to travel through a non-EU member. Make sure you contact the appropriate authority (the equivalent to Defra) in the country.
If you are in need of an EHC, request an EHC by the normal method.
You’ll require the EHC for each of the following:
Kind of animal or product you’re exporting out of Great Britain
Product type – if you’re exporting an item that comprises a variety of items.
If you are moving live animals or products from animals in Northern Ireland, you do not have to cover the cost to have them checked and certified. The certifier bills authorities for the expenses in the Movement Assistance Scheme.
Exports Northern Ireland exports Northern Ireland to the EU and non-EU nations
You require an EHC for exporting live animals and products from animals in Northern Ireland to non EU countries.
It is not necessary to have an EHC in order to export into the EU.
How do I apply
You must:
Find your animal or your product
Download and read the EHC and guidance notes . they explain what you’ll need to do in order to export your shipment
Contact your vet’s official (OV) or the inspector who will verify your EHC prior to submitting any application.
If you can’t find the EHC you need, you can contact APHA.
Make use of a logistics hub transport or ship your goods
It is possible to use an logistics hub to move or export animals-related products (POAO) for example:
Composition and meat products from composites and meat
products from fisheries and fish, and shellfish
A logistics hub can help you save time by speeding the border process. It accomplishes this by offering an efficient point of entry for exports and skilled staff in one place.
A logistics hub can:
Consolidate your product batch together with those from other suppliers into a single batch
take your items and take them to the final destination within Northern Ireland or the EU or Northern Ireland
Complete and complete and EHCs to your product, including access to an official who certifies your product
provide a customs brokerage service
Some logistics hubs do not offer the same level of service. Contact your logistics provider to learn more details about hubs for logistics.
Your goods 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 along with your items and when you’ll need to deliver it.
Locate an OV or inspector
You’ll need to select the OV (local authority inspector).
Include these in the application
Make sure they are able to examine your shipment and then verify your EHC within the days prior to the date of your export
An OV has been authorized by APHA to perform statutory tasks (work which is 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 inform them that you are able to print and download when they have authorized to access EHC online. EHC Online Service:
7 working days prior to your date for export
Within one day from the day you received it, if are planning to export it within the next 7 days.
If you’ve submitted your application online and you’ve applied online, you’ll be able check the date APHA has delivered your certificate to your OV/inspector. Contact APHA in the event that your OV/inspector does do not get the EHC.
Make sure your export is examined
There are various export inspection procedures depending on the location your exporting to.
Exporting out of England, Scotland or Wales
If you’ve made an application to APHA to obtain an EHC then you must get your nominated inspector or OV to fill out the form, sign it and then give an EHC the EHC. The EHC must be transported along with your shipment to the export destination. The merchandise cannot be separated during transport.
Exports from Northern Ireland
The procedure for having your export inspected vary for exports in Northern Ireland – check the procedure for inspection on the DAERA website.
If you must 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 have been registered to use EHC online, then you may request them to cancel the EHC and request the replacement.
If your export doesn’t comply with all the conditions laid by the EHC
It is essential to contact the competent agency in the state where you are exporting. Competent authority is the equivalent to Defra in the country you’re exporting to. Request if they’ll grant you a waiver to meet the requirements you aren’t able to be able to meet.
If they consent to waive one or all of these conditions an APHA vet will give your official vet and/or inspector with a “derogation,” which grants the person an exemption, so they are able to still issue a certificate of EHC.
Add the waiver on the EHC application when you send the application to APHA.
If you require help,
Reach out to APHA or DAERA for assistance in on obtaining an EHC.
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