Export of heat processed poultry meat and meat products with or without natural casings to Japan: certificate 8194

Apply online to export of heat processed poultry meat and meat products with or without natural casings to Japan.

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 for certificate 8194.

Download a specimen certificate Export of heat processed poultry meat and meat products with or without natural casings to Japan: EHC 8194, version 1, Support document: SPT 8194, version 1, Support document: ANNA 8194, version 1 and Support document: ANNB 8194, version 1.

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 for certificate 8194.

  2. Download and fill in Export of heat processed poultry meat and meat products with or without natural casings to Japan: EHC 8194, version 1, Support document: SPT 8194, version 1, Support document: ANNA 8194, version 1 and Support document: ANNB 8194, version 1.

  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 12 October 2023