Export bi-valve molluscs (clams, mussels, oysters or scallops) for human consumption to China: certificate 7469

Apply online to export bivalve molluscs like clams, mussels, oysters or scallops for human consumption to the People's Republic of China.

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 guidance notes.

Download a specimen certificate EHC 7469, version 2: Export bi-valve molluscs (clams, mussels, oysters or scallops) for human consumption to China.

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

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 guidance notes.

  2. Download and fill in EHC 7469, version 2: Export bi-valve molluscs (clams, mussels, oysters or scallops) for human consumption to China.

  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 30 November 2018
Last updated 29 September 2020 + show all updates
  1. Updated guidance notes published.

  2. Exporters in England, Scotland and Wales can now only apply for this export health certificate by using the online service. Exporters in Northern Ireland will continue to apply by uploading their application for DAERA.

  3. Added a link to EHC online - a new digital service that allows exporters to apply for and manage their export health certificates online.

  4. First published.