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
8 January 2024 — 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 for certificate 8746 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 2.

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

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 multiple 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 8746 and isolation guidance notes for certificate 8746.

  2. Download and fill in Export ovine and caprine in vivo derived embryos and oocytes from NI to the USA: EHC 8746, 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 7 November 2022
Last updated 8 January 2024 + show all updates

  1. Updated SPT

  2. Certificate now available to use for exports.

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

  4. Guidance notes updated.

  5. APHA Veterinarian countersignature document added

  6. Guidance notes updated

  7. Updated STP document

  8. Updated SPT document

  9. Updated version of SPT now available

  10. Updated NFG and SUP-SPT added

  11. Guidance notes updated.

  12. Updated certificate and guidance notes now available.

  13. Certificate not currently available to use for exports.

  14. Guidance notes updated.

  15. First published.

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