Pet birds to the European Union: certificate 8217

From 1 January 2021, you’ll need to apply for an export health certificate (EHC) to export pet birds from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move them to Northern Ireland. Get ready now by finding out what information you will need to supply when you apply for an EHC.

Published 20 February 2019
Last updated 10 December 2020 — see all updates
From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Destination country:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, EU, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
Commodity type:
Pets
Certificate status:
Active

Added a link to EHC online - a new digital service that allows exporters to apply for and manage their export health certificates online.

POST BREXIT

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, from 1 January 2021 you’ll need to apply for an export health certificate (EHC) using the online service to export to the EU or to move porcine semen to Northern Ireland.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you do not need an EHC to export to the EU. Contact DAERA on 02877 442 060 to find out what you need to do.

Can I start applying for EHCs?

You can get ready for any exports that are planned for 1 January 2021 onwards by registering to use the service and drafting applications for EHCs from 13 October 2020.

Make sure you contact the official vet or inspector who will certify your EHC before you submit any applications.

Do not submit practice or test applications for EHCs. Contact APHA if you want a demo of the new service on 03000 200 301.

Your goods will not need this EHC to enter the EU or Northern Ireland until 1 January 2021. You will still need to follow the current rules until the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the requirements for export and specimen certificate

2. Apply online

You’ll need:

  • a Government Gateway account
  • a Defra account

If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts, and so will your official vet or inspector.

Start now

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector.

Read the accessibility statement for this service.

Find out more

Stay up to date with any changes to EHCs by signing up for email alerts.

Find out about getting an EHC.

Find out about exporting live animals and animal products from 1 January 2021.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on 03000 200 301.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on 02877 442 060.

Find out about call charges.

Published 20 February 2019
Last updated 10 December 2020 + show all updates

  1. New version of Notes for Guidance published

  2. Added a reminder to EU exporters to not submit practice applications for EHCs but to contact APHA if they need help with training.

  3. Added a link to EHC Online - a new digital service that allows exporters to apply for and manage their export health certificates online.

  4. We have added a specimen export health certificate (EHC) and guidance notes so that exporters to the EU can prepare for 1 January 2021 by finding out what information they will need to provide to get an EHC.

  5. First published.

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