Export game bird carcases to Hong Kong: certificate 517
Apply online to export fresh or frozen wild game bird carcases to Hong Kong.
For users of this EHC, a new Hong Kong enforced premises-based approval system comes into force on January 1st 2024. Defra must provide Hong Kong with a list of establishments involved in the export of beef, lamb, pork and poultry meat, and their products in advance. To help prevent current exporters suffering any loss of the ability to export to Hong Kong, all establishments in the processing chain from slaughter to storage must confirm details by email to exports@apha.gov.uk to be included on the list. Please do not email us if your details have already been provided for this process.
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 .
Download a 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.
You must submit a with your application.
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.
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Find out about the requirements for export in the .
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Download and fill in .
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.
Updates to this page
Last updated 4 May 2023 + show all updates
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Note added to page regarding new premises-based approval system
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The postcode schedule has been updated to version 3.
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The Postcode Schedule has been updated to a v2 which can now be attached to EHCO applications.
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A Postcode Schedule has been added to the application requirements.
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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.
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Added a link to EHC online - a new digital service that allows exporters to apply for and manage their export health certificates online.
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First published.