Move chilled minced meat from domestic ovine animals (Ovis aries) and domestic caprine animals (Capra hircus) to Northern Ireland: certificate 1702

Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to move chilled minced meat from sheep and goats from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to Northern Ireland

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published
27 January 2021
Last updated
20 July 2022 — See all updates
Destination country:
Northern Ireland
Commodity type:
Animal products including food
Certificate status:
Active

Apply for an export health certificate online

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) using the online service to move chilled minced sheep and goat meat to Northern Ireland.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you do not need an EHC to export to the EU. Contact DAERA on 02877 442 060 to find out what you need to do.

Can I start applying for EHCs?

Make sure you contact the official vet or inspector who will certify your EHC before you submit any applications.

Find out more about prohibited and restricted goods for export to the EU.

See the full list of goods that are prohibited and restricted for export to the EU.

Traders moving prohibited and restricted goods from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to Northern Ireland (NI) will need to make sure that:

  • the goods are sold exclusively to end consumers in supermarkets located in NI, and they are not to be sold to other operators of the food chain
  • the goods are accompanied by official certificates issued by the UK competent authorities (based on similar models already existing for fresh meat, minced meat and meat preparations)
  • the goods are packed for end consumers, and they bear a label reading “These products from the United Kingdom may not be sold outside Northern Ireland”
  • meat products enter Northern Ireland through a designated place as defined in point (38) of Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council and they are subject to a channelling procedure applicable from the designated place to the destination supermarket in Northern Ireland

Find out more about moving goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

1. Check what you need

Find out about the requirements using the specimen certificate, Move chilled minced of domestic ovine animals (Ovis aries) and domestic caprine animals (Capra hircus) to Northern Ireland: certificate 1702 and guidance notes

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.

Start now

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.

Find out more

Stay up to date with any changes to EHCs by signing up for email alerts.

Find out about getting an EHC.

Find out about exporting live animals and animal products.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on 03000 200 301.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on 02877 442 060.

Find out about call charges.

Published 27 January 2021
Last updated 20 July 2022 + show all updates

  1. Updated guidance notes

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  3. Guidance notes published

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