Export dairy products to South Africa: certificate 1047

Apply online to export food products containing dairy like milk, cheese, butter and whey to South Africa.

• From: Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 30 November 2018
• Last updated: 24 November 2023 — See all updates

• Destination country: South Africa
• 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.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA.

1. Check what you need for your export

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

Download a specimen certificate EHC 1047, version 3: Export dairy products to South Africa.

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.

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

Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

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

2. Download and fill in EHC 1047, version 3: Export dairy products to South Africa .

3. Upload your application.

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

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

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on 02877442060.

Find out about call charges.

Published 30 November 2018
Last updated 24 November 2023 + show all updates

1. 24 November 2023

   Guidance notes updated.

2. 27 August 2020

   Exporters in England, Scotland and Wales can now only apply for this export health certificate by using the online service. Exporters in Northern Ireland will continue to apply by uploading their application for DAERA.

3. 31 May 2020

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

4. 30 November 2018

   First published.