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Birds (live) model health certificates: version history

Updated 30 April 2024

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Competent authorities in EU and non-EU countries must provide a health certificate to exporters of animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

Competent authorities should use the updates below to make changes to health certificates for exporters to ensure they are in line with the current version of the model health certificates.

GBHC610 CBB: Captive bred birds

Version 1.0

Published August 2023:

  • replaces GBHC027E and GBHC027X

GBHC611 PB: Pet birds

Version 1.1

Published April 2024:

  • “I.10 region of destination” replaced with “I.10 not in use”

  • SA/012 additional health requirements added this is a declaration of the owner or representative of the owner

Version 1.0

Published August 2023 - accepted until 30 October 2024

  • replaces GBHC058E and GBHC058X

GBHC612 BAB: Birds for approved bodies or conservation programs

Version 1.0

Published August 2023:

  • replaces GBHC211E and GBHC211X