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Export ovine and caprine in vivo derived embryos and oocytes to the USA: certificate 8746

Apply online to export ovine and caprine in vivo derived embryos and oocytes to the USA.

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published
7 November 2022
Last updated
13 May 2026 — See all updates
Destination country:
USA
Commodity type:
Germplasm
Certificate status:
Active

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 and isolation guidance notes for certificate 8746.

Download a specimen certificate Export ovine and caprine in vivo derived embryos and oocytes from GB to the USA: EHC 8746, version 7.

You will need to complete and submit the following documents with your application:

This certificate must be countersigned by an APHA Veterinarian. Apply for this countersignature by downloading an ET145 document from Improve International

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

Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you no longer need to download this EHC. You will complete the EHC template as part of the DAERA online application process (DECS).

For more information, see the DECS Application User Guide

  1. Find out about the requirements for export in the isolation guidance notes for certificate 8746, guidance notes and Export ovine and caprine in vivo derived embryos and oocytes from NI to the USA: EHC 8746, version 7.

  2. Start your application.

Make sure you examine the latest version of the EHC and guidance notes as they are sometimes updated. The latest versions are on this page.

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.

Updates to this page

Published 7 November 2022
Last updated 13 May 2026 show all updates

  1. Process for applying for EHC in Northern Ireland has changed

  2. A new version of this certificate has been released

  3. Updated NFG

  4. Addition of schedule of information for scrapie disease clearance

  5. Updated NFG

  6. A new version of this certificate has been released

  7. A new version of the support SPT document released and guidance notes updated

  8. EHC updated

  9. Guidance notes updated

  10. A new version of this certificate and SPT support document has been released

  11. A new version of the support document 8746SPT has been released

  12. Guidance notes updated

  13. SUP-SPT updated

  14. New version available

  15. Updated NFG

  16. Updated SPT

  17. Certificate now available to use for exports.

  18. Certificate is not currently available to use for exports.

  19. Guidance notes updated.

  20. APHA Veterinarian countersignature document added

  21. Guidance notes updated

  22. Updated STP document

  23. Updated SPT document

  24. Updated version of SPT now available

  25. Updated NFG and SUP-SPT added

  26. Guidance notes updated.

  27. Updated certificate and guidance notes now available.

  28. Certificate not currently available to use for exports.

  29. Guidance notes updated.

  30. First published.

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