Export game bird carcases to the USA: certificate 1271

Apply online to export fresh or frozen wild game bird carcasses to the USA.

• From: Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 29 November 2018
• Last updated: 18 October 2022 — See all updates

• Destination country: USA
• 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 Export game bird carcasses to the USA: EHC 1271, version 2 and an application for APHA Veterinarian countersignature: ET145.

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 Postcode Schedule (Products) V3 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.

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

2. Download and fill in Export game bird carcasses to the USA: EHC 1271, version 2.

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 29 November 2018
Last updated 18 October 2022 + show all updates

1. 18 October 2022

   The postcode schedule has been updated to version 3.

2. 4 October 2021

   A new version of the EHC has been released.

3. 17 June 2021

   The Postcode Schedule has been updated to a v2 which can now be attached to EHCO applications.

4. 1 June 2021

   A Postcode Schedule has been added to the application requirements.

5. 25 March 2021

   Guidance notes updated and application for APHA Veterinarian countersignature ET145 document added

6. 29 November 2018

   First published.