You can obtain an EHC from DAERA via our online application process and you can also find advice, answers to exporters most frequently asked questions and templates to help you make your application on this page. Applications should be made at least 3 working days in advance of the date of export. This is the date of loading of your consignment from premises of dispatch. Information not available at the time of application can be submitted via a link prior to export, however this may delay provision of your EHC
To apply for an EHC or find out more commodity specific information click on the relevant box below:
Further general information on exporting can be accessed via the following links:
Important – Exporter Information Notices, detailing important information on exporting and use of the DECOL system
- Contact point for queries-
- If you have a query in relation to milk and milk product exports applications please contact dairy.export@daera-ni.gov.uk.
- For all other commodities please contact the relevant DAERA Regional office (see questions and answers below for further details).
- Questions and answers on exporting
- Instructions for using the DAERA Export Certification Online (DECOL) system
- General information about exporting
- Process for accessing new export markets
- List of Third country approved export premises
- Changes to UK establishment approval codes for third country approval lists
- Guidance for Exporters of Product of Animal Origin (POAO) in the event that the UK exits the EU without a Deal
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