Export pork, beef, mutton meat and offal slaughtered in the UK, excluding products and preparations, to Hong Kong: certificate 8000
Apply online to export raw beef, lamb, mutton and pork to Hong Kong (for meat derived from animals slaughtered in the UK and bearing the UK oval mark).
This export health certificate (EHC) is only for meat slaughtered in the UK. For meat slaughtered in the Republic of Ireland use DEC 8000, Export pork, beef, mutton meat and offal slaughtered in the Republic of Ireland, excluding products and preparations, to Hong Kong. For more information, call APHA on 03000 200 301.
For users of this EHC, a new Hong Kong enforced premises-based approval system came into force on 1st January 2024. Any establishments involved in the export to Hong Kong of beef, lamb, pork and poultry meat, and their products, must be specifically listed for the applicable commodities and functions by the authorities in Hong Kong in advance of the arrival of consignments. Exporters must ensure that all slaughter, cutting, processing and storage premises are included on the list, for the applicable commodities and functions, at https://www.ftp.cfs.gov.hk//web/establishment/apprEstablishmentEnquiry?lang=en_GB. If any establishments are not listed, exporters can contact exports@apha.gov.uk to be given details on how to be added to the list.
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.
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 10 July 2024 + show all updates
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NFG updated
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Guidance notes updated.
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Updated NFG
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Page updated to provide guidance on the new Hong Kong enforced premises-based approval system.
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Guidance notes updated.
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Note added to page regarding new premises-based approval system
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Guidance notes updated.
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A new version of 8000EHC has been released.
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Guidance notes updated.
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Update to guidance notes
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Added a link to EHC Online, a digital service that allows exporters to apply online for an export health certificate.
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First published.