Porcine (live): model health certificates
Competent authorities of exporting countries should use the relevant model health certificate as a template to create a version exporters can apply for to export live pigs to Great Britain, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
Documents
Details
From 1 January 2021, live pigs exported to Great Britain must be accompanied by the relevant health certificate. Exporters in EU and non-EU countries should read the guide on how to complete a health certificate.
Certificate GBHC680
Must be used from 30 April 2024 by all countries.
Model health certificate for domestic porcine animals (Sus scrofa) intended for breeding and/or production after importation or intended for transit from one third country to another third country (Regulation 206/2010) (POR-X).
Certificate GBHC681
Must be used from 30 April 2024 by all countries.
Model health certificate for domestic porcine animals (Sus scrofa) intended for immediate slaughter after importation (Regulation 206/2010) (POR-Y).
Updates to this page
Last updated 30 April 2024 + show all updates
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All old versions of certificates have been removed.
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We have published new streamlined certificates which replace those currently in use: - GBHC680 POR-X: Domestic pigs for breeding or production - GBHC681 POR-Y: Domestic pigs for slaughter
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Amended the version history notes for certificate GBHC017X. The previous version of this certificate will continue to be accepted until 1 April 2023.
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Updated certificates GBHC017E, GBHC018X and GBHC018E. See version history for full details of the changes.
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Updated model health certificate GBHC017X.
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We’ve updated certificates GBHC017X and GBHC018X.
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Added a version history of changes to model health certificates.
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Updated POR-X certificate GBHC017E.
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First published.