Export pig meat to South Africa: certificate 7319

Apply online to export raw pork to approved plants in South Africa for further processing.

• From: Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 29 November 2018
• Last updated: 5 May 2026 — See all updates

• Destination country: South Africa
• Commodity type: Animal products including food
• 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, List of imported pork products exempt from further processing on arrival in South Africa and SOP for microbiological testing of imported meat.

Download a specimen certificate Export pig meat to South Africa: certificate 7319, 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.

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 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 guidance notes and Export pig meat to South Africa: certificate 7319, version 2.

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.

Published 29 November 2018

Last updated 5 May 2026 + show all updates

1. 5 May 2026

   Process for applying for EHC in Northern Ireland has changed

2. 13 January 2026

   Guidance notes updated

3. 8 November 2023

   Updated NFG

4. 27 March 2023

   Updated NFG

5. 21 March 2023

   Guidance notes updated, list of pork products exemptions and SOP for microbiological testing added

6. 12 March 2021

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

7. 22 October 2019

   The link to the approved premises has been updated on the Notes for Guidance

8. 25 September 2019

   Guidance has been added regarding the new process for approval numbers.

9. 29 November 2018

   First published.