Guidance

Apply for an export health certificate

Exporters in England, Scotland and Wales: register or sign in to EHC online to apply for an export health certificate.

You need an export health certificate (EHC) to export live animals and animal products, including to Northern Ireland.

You can use this service to:

  • apply for an export health certificate

  • copy existing applications

  • apply for blocks of certificates

  • apply for multiple certificates in a single application

  • see the status of your application

If you바카라 사이트™re an Official Veterinarian (OV) or Food Competent Certifying Officer (FCCO), there바카라 사이트™s a different service to certify an export health certificate.

Before you start

You바카라 사이트™ll need a 바카라 사이트 Gateway account and a Defra account. If you do not have them, you바카라 사이트™ll be guided to set them up when you use the service for the first time.

You can apply online for most exports. However, not every export health certificate is available to apply for using this service. Check the certificate you need is available.

If you바카라 사이트™re in Northern Ireland, you바카라 사이트™ll need to .

You can read the guidance on how to register for EHC online and apply for export health certificates.

Read the accessibility statement for this service.

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If you need to export goods to the EU, or move goods into Northern Ireland, we바카라 사이트™d like to hear about your experiences. If you바카라 사이트™re happy for us to contact you, please . Your feedback will help us improve our services and guidance.

Updates to this page

Published 18 August 2020
Last updated 7 November 2023 show all updates
  1. Updated to show that you need an export health certificate (EHC) to export live animals and animal products, including to Northern Ireland.

  2. Added a link to the accessibility statement for this service.

  3. Updated the content to show that an export health certificate (EHC) will be needed to export to the EU or move live animals or animal products to Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021.

  4. First published.

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