For more information on requirements for NI to GB trade, please visit the DAERA Support Health Attestation (SHA) webpages.
Important – Due to the current outbreak of Avian Influenza within the UK this is impacting the availability of some Export Health Certificates. Use the following link to view the latest AI EHC List
Important - from 1st October 2020 the UK establishment approval codes for China listings will begin to change. For further information click here Changes to establishment listings for China
Please click here for current information on easements for third country exports
To apply for an EHC or find out more commodity specific information click on the relevant box below.

Composite products (to follow)
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
For queries, please contact as follows:
For meat, dairy and composite food product certificates issued by DAERA or live animals, animal by-products, hides, skins, germplasm, hatching eggs and table egg certificates issued by Authorised Veterinary Inspectors:
- Application Queries DAERA Direct Regional Offices
- General Trade Queries: tradeadminpost@daera-ni.gov.uk
- Authorised Veterinary Inspectors – Northern Ireland AVI Veterinary Practices
All exporters must contact their AVI provider directly to ensure the appropriate service can be provided.
For sea fish, fish and seafood products (e.g. oysters), fish & egg composites products certificates issued by Local Authority Environmental Health Officers:
For live aquaculture and farmed fish certificates issued by DAERA Inland Fisheries Inspectorate:
More useful links
- Questions and answers on EHC application process
- Instructions for using the DAERA Export Certification Online (DECOL) system
- General information about exporting
Privacy notice- To find out how any personal information you send to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) will be handled when using this service, go to DAERA Privacy Statement.