Export of animal feeding stuffs containing ingredients of animal origin to the United Arab Emirates: Certificate 8585

Apply online to export animal feeding stuffs containing ingredients of animal origin to the United Arab Emirates

• From: Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 9 February 2021
• Last updated: 14 December 2023 — See all updates

• Destination country: United Arab Emirates
• 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 of animal feeding stuffs containing ingredients of animal origin to the United Arab Emirates: 8585EHC Version 1 and Postcode Schedule (Products) V3.

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 of animal feeding stuffs containing ingredients of animal origin to the United Arab Emirates: 8585EHC Version 1.

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 9 February 2021
Last updated 14 December 2023 + show all updates

1. 14 December 2023

   Guidance notes updated.

2. 18 October 2022

   The postcode schedule has been updated to version 3.

3. 26 January 2022

   A new version of guidance notes for certificate 8585 animal feeding stuffs containing ingredients of animal origin to the UAE have been released.

4. 8 October 2021

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

5. 9 February 2021

   First published.