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Exporters in England, Scotland and Wales: register or sign in to EHC online to apply for an export health certificate.
Assess your goods, software and technology to determine whether or not they are controlled and require a licence to export.
Official Veterinarians (OVs) and Food Competent Certifying Officers (FCCOs) in England, Scotland and Wales: register or sign in to EHC online to certify export health certificates.
How to get an export health certificate to export or move live animals and animal products from Great Britain to the EU, Northern Ireland or non-EU countries.
The UK's regulatory framework for strategic export controls and the circumstances where you might need an export licence.
Courses, seminars, workshops and webinars to help exporters understand their obligations under export control legislation.
The controls that apply if you transport waste out of or into England.
Guide to licensing procedure and other restrictions for export of controlled dual-use items, software and technology, goods for torture and radioactive sources.
How to submit open licence returns on the SPIRE export licensing system.
You can use a SIEL to make shipments of specified military or dual-use items to a named consignee and/or end-user.
Apply for licences and approvals you need to export controlled goods.
How the UK's strategic export controls apply to academics, university researchers and their institutions, and when an export licence is needed.
Check if you need a licence or phytosanitary certificate to export or move plants and plant products.
Guide to licensing requirements and restrictions for trade control and the export of controlled military goods, software and technology.
Users should sign up to the Export Control Joint Unit's (ECJU) e‑alert service to receive important updates on training and changes to the licensing regime.
Licence for the export of of dual-use items to EU member states.
How to use the online export licensing system to get a licence to export controlled goods, software and technology overseas.
Learn about about importing and exporting goods.
Guidance for exporters in England, Scotland and Wales on applying for an export health certificate.
Register and manage your access to EHC Online using Government Gateway and your Defra account.
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