Export biological samples to Germany: certificate 4486

Apply online to export biological samples and plasma to Germany.

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published
30 November 2018
Last updated
31 October 2023 — See all updates
Destination country:
Germany
Commodity type:
Animal products including food
Certificate status:
Active

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes.

Download a specimen certificate Export biological samples to Germany: EHC 4486, version 1.

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.

Applying online means you can:

  • see the status of your applications
  • always use the latest version of the EHC
  • copy existing applications
  • apply for blocks of certificates

Help with your application

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

Find out about call charges.

Updates to this page

Published 30 November 2018
Last updated 31 October 2023 + show all updates

  1. Updated NFG

  2. Guidance notes updated in relation to the export of equine samples.

  3. EHC now available via EHC online

  4. First published.

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