Export pet food, supplements and premixes, where the only animal ingredients are vitamins and minerals, to the USA: certificate 6424

Apply online to export pet food, or pet food supplements and premixes with the only animal ingredients being vitamins or minerals to the USA.

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 6424.

Download a specimen certificate Export of pet food, supplements and premixes, where the only animal ingredients are vitamins and minerals to the USA: certificate 6424, version 2.

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 6424.

  2. Download and fill in Export of pet food, supplements and premixes, where the only animal ingredients are vitamins and minerals to the USA: certificate 6424, 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 29 November 2018
Last updated 27 October 2022 + show all updates
  1. Added a link to EHC Online – a digital service that allows exporters to apply for and manage their export health certificates online.

  2. A new version of certificate 6424 export pet food, supplements and premixes, where the only animal ingredients are vitamins and minerals has been released.

  3. First published.