Porcine and tayassuidae animals not intended for slaughter to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8450

Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export porcine and tayassuidae animals, such as pigs and peccaries, not intended for slaughter from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move them to Northern Ireland.

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published
30 June 2021
Last updated
30 August 2024 — See all updates
Destination country:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, EU, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
Commodity type:
Livestock
Certificate status:
Active

You cannot export cattle, sheep, pigs, goats or horses for fattening and slaughter. This applies to journeys from or through Great Britain to anywhere outside the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man. You can still export live cattle, sheep, pigs, goats or horses for other purposes. For example, for breeding and competitions.

Apply for an export health certificate online

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for an export health certificate (EHC) using the online service to export porcine and tayassuidae animals to the EU or to move them to Northern Ireland.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you do not need an EHC to export to the EU. Contact DAERA on 02877 442 060 to find out what you need to do.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the following documents:

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.

Start now

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

Find out more

Stay up to date with any changes to EHCs by signing up for email alerts.

Find out about getting an EHC.

Find out about exporting live animals and animal products from 1 January 2021.

Help with your application

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

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on 02877 442 060.

Find out about call charges.

Updates to this page

Published 30 June 2021
Last updated 30 August 2024 + show all updates

  1. Guidance notes updated

  2. new version available

  3. A new version of this certificate has been released and guidance notes updated

  4. From 22nd July 2024, you cannot export cattle, sheep, pigs, goats or horses to the EU for fattening and slaughter.

  5. The guidance notes have been updated

  6. The guidance notes have been amended.

  7. Updated NFG with Master of Vessel requirements

  8. Export Health Certificate (EHC) is now available in the EHC Online service.

  9. First published.

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