Commercial dogs, cats and ferrets: model health certificates
Competent authorities of exporting countries should use the relevant model health certificate as a template to create a version exporters can apply for to export pets to Great Britain, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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From 1 January 2021, pets exported to Great Britain must be accompanied by the relevant health certificate. Exporters in EU and non-EU countries should read the guide on how to complete a health certificate.
Certificates GBHC157X, GBHC157E, and GBHC640
Non-EU countries must use certificate GBHC157X from 1 January 2021.
EU countries must use certificate GBHC157E from 1 January 2021.
All countries must use certificate GBHC640 from 30 April 2024.
Model health certificate for the commercial importation of dogs, cats and ferrets (DCF).
Last updated 31 August 2023 + show all updates
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We have published new streamlined certificates which replace those currently in use: - GBHC640 DCF: Dogs, cats and ferrets (replaces GBHC157X and GBHC157E)
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Updated the version history notes for certificate GBHC157X.
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Multiple changes have been made: 1. A correction has been made to box I.19 on the following 2 health certificates, as an error was identified in the commodity code. 2. Amended the version history notes for certificates GBHC157E and GBHC157X. The previous version of each certificate will continue to be accepted until 1 May 2023.
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Multiple changes have been made: 1. Amended box 1.2.a in certificate GBHC157E. A unique notification number (UNN) needs to be included in this box. 2. Amended the version history notes for certificates GBHC157E and GBHC157X. The previous version of each certificate will continue to be accepted until 1 April 2023.
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Uploaded updated versions of the model certificates GBHC157X and GBHC157E.
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We've updated certificate GBHC157X.
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Added a version history of changes to model health certificates.
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First published.