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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

GBHC680 POR-X: Domestic pigs for breeding or production

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GBHC681 POR-Y: Domestic pigs for slaughter

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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

Published 3 December 2020
Last updated 30 April 2024 + show all updates
  1. All old versions of certificates have been removed.

  2. 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

  3. Amended the version history notes for certificate GBHC017X. The previous version of this certificate will continue to be accepted until 1 April 2023.

  4. Updated certificates GBHC017E, GBHC018X and GBHC018E. See version history for full details of the changes.

  5. Updated model health certificate GBHC017X.

  6. We’ve updated certificates GBHC017X and GBHC018X.

  7. Added a version history of changes to model health certificates.

  8. Updated POR-X certificate GBHC017E.

  9. First published.

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