Export poultry meat to the Democratic Republic of Congo: certificate 2186

Apply online to export chicken and other poultry meat to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published
29 November 2018
Last updated
25 January 2024 — See all updates
Destination country:
Congo, Democratic Republic of
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 and radiation certificate guidance.

Download a specimen certificate Export poultry meat to the Democratic Republic of Congo: EHC 2186, version 3.

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 Postcode Schedule (Products) V3 with your application.

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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 and radiation certificate guidance.

  2. Download and fill in Export poultry meat to the Democratic Republic of Congo: EHC 2186, version 3 and the radiation certificate.

  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 25 January 2024 + show all updates

  1. Updated NFG

  2. Guidance notes updated.

  3. The postcode schedule has been updated to version 3.

  4. The Postcode Schedule has been updated to a v2 which can now be attached to EHCO applications.

  5. A Postcode Schedule has been added to the application requirements.

  6. 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.

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

  8. First published.

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