Export processed animal proteins and rendered fat of porcine origin intended for use in petfood or in aquatic feed to South Africa: certificate 8625

Apply online to export processed animal proteins and rendered fat of porcine origin intended for use in petfood or in aquatic feed to South Africa

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 8625.

Download a specimen certificate Export of processed animal proteins and rendered fat of porcine origin intended for use in petfood or in aquatic feed to South Africa: certificate 8625, version 1.

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 8625.

  2. Download and fill in Export of processed animal proteins and rendered fat of porcine origin intended for use in petfood or in aquatic feed to South Africa: certificate 8625, version 1.

  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.

Updates to this page

Published 6 September 2021
Last updated 2 April 2025 show all updates
  1. Certificate is now available on the EHC Online system

  2. First published.