Equine animals not intended for slaughter to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8431

Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export equine animals, such as horses or donkeys, not intended for slaughter from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move them to Northern Ireland.

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published
30 June 2021
Last updated
21 August 2023 — See all updates
Destination country:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, EU, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
Commodity type:
Equine
Certificate status:
Active

Apply for an export health certificate online

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for an export health certificate (EHC) using the online service to export equine animals to the EU or to move them to Northern Ireland.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you do not need an EHC to export to the EU. Contact DAERA on 02877 442 060 to find out what you need to do.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the specimen certificate and guidance notes.

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.

Start now

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 multiple certificates

Find out more

Stay up to date with any changes to EHCs by signing up for email alerts.

Find out about getting an EHC.

Find out about exporting live animals and animal products from 1 January 2021.

Help with your application

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

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on 02877 442 060.

Find out about call charges.

Published 30 June 2021
Last updated 21 August 2023 + show all updates

  1. Guidance notes updated

  2. Guidance notes updated - amendments to parts 6, 7, 9 and section regarding II.1.11.

  3. EHC and guidance notes updated in line with updated legislation

  4. Update to guidance notes

  5. Updated NFG with Master of Vessel requirements

  6. Specimen certificate updated

  7. Update to guidance notes

  8. Export Health Certificate (EHC) is now available in the EHC Online service.

  9. Guidance notes updated

  10. First published.

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