Export poultry meat and meat products to Hong Kong: certificate 3732
Apply online to export poultry meat and poultry meat products, including poultry feet, to Hong Kong.
For users of this EHC, a new Hong Kong enforced premises-based approval system came into force on 1st January 2024. Any establishments involved in the export to Hong Kong of beef, lamb, pork and poultry meat, and their products (other than those which have been fully cooked or subjected to a process of preservation), must be specifically listed for the applicable commodities and functions by the authorities in Hong Kong in advance of the arrival of consignments. For applicable commodities, Exporters must ensure that all slaughter, cutting, processing and storage premises are included on the list, for the applicable commodities and functions, at https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/import/import_icfsg_04a.html. If any establishments are not listed, exporters can contact exports@apha.gov.uk to be given details on how to be added to the list.
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 .
Download a specimen certificate .
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.
You must submit a with your application.
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.
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Find out about the requirements for export in the .
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Download and fill in .
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.
Last updated 28 February 2024 + show all updates
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Guidance notes updated
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Guidance notes updated
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Page updated to provide guidance on the new Hong Kong enforced premises-based approval system.
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Guidance notes updated
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Updated NFG
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Note added to page regarding new premises-based approval system
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The postcode schedule has been updated to version 3.
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The Postcode Schedule has been updated to a v2 which can now be attached to EHCO applications.
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A Postcode Schedule has been added to the application requirements.
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Exporters in England, Scotland and Wales can now only apply for this export health certificate by using the online service. Exporters in Northern Ireland will continue to apply by uploading their application for DAERA.
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Added a link to EHC online - a new digital service that allows exporters to apply for and manage their export health certificates online.
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First published.