Support Attestation for the certification of products of animal origin under the Groupage Export Facilitation Scheme: support attestation GEFS SA3

Download and complete a Support Attestation to provide assurances to a Food Competent Certifying Officer who will certify an Export Health Certificate for products of animal origin into the European Union and Northern Ireland under the Groupage Export Facilitation Scheme (GEFS).

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published
30 May 2025
Destination country:
EU and Northern Ireland
Commodity type:
Animal products including food
Certificate status:
Active

Download and complete a GEFS SA3

If you’re a Manufacturer in England, Scotland or Wales, you must download and complete a GEFS SA3 Part I to export specific products of animal origin to the EU or move them to Northern Ireland.

After completing a GEFS SA3 Part I, provide this to your Food Competent Certifying Officer (FCCO) who will complete Part II.

Check what you need for your GEFS SA3

Find out about the requirements for GEFS Support Attestations in the GEFS Guidance.

Download a GEFS SA3 Support Attestation.

Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you do not need to use a GEFS SA3.

Help with your application

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

Find out about call charges.

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Published 30 May 2025
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