Export Health Certificates (EHC) are regularly updated to keep pace with the changing status of global animal health. There are over 1,500 available, but it is possible that you may have a customer willing to buy your product, but need a brand new EHC drafting and issuing. So what next?

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According to APHA (Animal and Plant Health Agency) 112 new EHC were issued or updated in 2015. Some are simple variations of current certificates; while others are much more complex and can take years to sort out. They can involve delicate negotiations, inspection visits and confirmation of the UK’s national animal health status. APHA can advise if a certificate is in production or if it is not a feasible option.

 

Prioritising new Export Health Certificates

APHA takes a number of different factors into account when prioritising new EHC. Sometimes convenience plays a big part when it is quick and easy to amend an existing EHC for similar products to a certain country – rather than starting from scratch.

Sometimes high demand from exporters in the UK and importing countries can push through changes. A group of exporters with high volume trade opportunities will carry more weight than a single exporter looking to export a small, one-off load. So it pays to get the support of different trade associations and export certification user groups when a new EHC is required.

 

What do the words at the bottom of an EHC mean?

Just next to the EHC number you will find one of these three words, which indicate how well used the certificate is:

  • Agreed – a well tried and tested EHC
  • Generic – based on other certificates
  • Cleared – somewhere between ‘agreed’ and ‘generic’

 

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Use our simple export certification tool to determine the certificate you need.

Our friendly team of export vets can provide you with expert advice and guide you through the complex world of animal product export and EHC. So, call us on 07765 642 273 or 0161 929 1887.

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