Export feed additives and finished feeds for cats and dogs to the Eurasian Economic Union: certificate 8544

Apply online to export feed additives and finished feeds for cats and dogs that have been heat treated to the Eurasian Economic Union

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the notes for guidance.

Download a specimen certificate 8544EHC, version 2

2. Apply online

You’ll need:

  • a Government Gateway account
  • a Defra account

If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts, and so will your official vet or inspector.

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Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector.

Read the accessibility statement for this service.

Applying online means you can:

  • see the status of your applications
  • always use the latest version of the EHC
  • copy existing applications
  • apply for blocks of certificates delete if not applicable

Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

  1. Find out about the requirements for export in the notes for guidance.

  2. Download and fill in 8544EHC, version 2.

  3. Upload your application.

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on 03000 200 301.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on 02877442060.

Find out about call charges.

Published 2 March 2021
Last updated 3 December 2021 + show all updates
  1. A new version of the EHC is now available to use for export to Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

  2. EHC placed on hold pending renegotiation

  3. Updated specimen certificate

  4. First published.