Dairy products intended for human consumption that are required to undergo a pasteurisation treatment to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8468
Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export dairy products like milk, cheese, butter and whey derived from milk of cows, sheep, goats and buffaloes that are required to undergo a pasteurisation treatment from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move them to Northern Ireland.
Apply for an export health certificate online
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 dairy 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.
1. Check what you need for your export
Find out about the requirements for export in the
and .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.
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.
Updates to this page
Last updated 28 October 2024 + show all updates
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Guidance notes updated
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new version available
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A new version of this certificate has been released and guidance notes updated
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Updated NFG
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Updated NFG
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Guidance notes updated - Farm Assurance Scheme paragraph updated as per briefing note 45/22. For non-assured farms, time to use “other form of declaration and FCI” has been extended to 13 Dec 2023.
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Guidance notes updated – information added to the section on certification of paragraph II.2.2 regarding farm assurance schemes.
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Updated specimen certificate and French translation released.
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Specimen certificate and French translation and guidance updated.
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Added 8468FR translation and guidance document.
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