When a product contains two animal-origin commodities, it can trigger a dual veterinary certification requirement. It applies to multi-animal products regulated under different sanitary frameworks.
Example:
Gelatine capsule containing fish oil
– Gelatine → typically derived from bovine or porcine collagen
– Fish oil → derived from marine species
Although it’s a single finished product, it combines:
A terrestrial animal by-product (subject to land animal disease controls)
An aquatic animal product (subject to fishery health controls)
Many importing authorities assess these separately. For example, frameworks overseen by the European Commission or the General Administration of Customs China may require distinct attestations covering:
– Species origin
– Disease status
– Approved establishments
– Processing and heat treatment parameters
Common Risks:
– Assuming one certificate covers both materials
– Overlooking species-specific disease declarations
– Failing to verify upstream plant approval
– Incorrect commodity classification
How Amivet Exports Supports:
✅ Regulatory classification before shipment
✅ Coordination of dual veterinary certification
✅ Establishment approval verification
✅ Pre-export compliance review
When two animal supply chains converge into one product, certification complexity increases. Getting it right before shipment is the difference between smooth clearance and costly border delays.
Do you export products that require more than one certificate?
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