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Exporting Food Products of Animal Origin and Animal By Products to GB for later onward export to EU/NI from GB (SHA Online)

Exports of Products of Animal Origin (POAO) and Animal By-Products (ABP) from GB to the EU, including product moved from GB to NI, require an Export Health Certificate (EHC) from GB to demonstrate compliance with EU import requirements. EHCs are not required for POAO from NI to enter GB.

Where POAO originating in NI is intended for further export from GB to the EU, or movement back to NI, then  NI to GB movements of POAO may require a Support Health Attestation (SHA) or in some cases a Support Attestation (SA). These provide the necessary sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) assurances for completion of the final EHC in GB for entry to the EU.  SHAs or SAs should be provided only where there is a request from GB importers for such support for their certifying officers, to facilitate onward exports from GB to EU/NI.

How do I apply for a Support Health Attestation?

 Follow this link to obtain an SHA via DAERA’s online SHA application process

SHA Online - Apply for a Support Health Attestation | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (daera-ni.gov.uk)

You will also find advice, answers to ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ and attestation templates to help you make your application there.

FAQ Movement of Product of Animal Origin (POAO) to and from GB and for onward export V2 | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (daera-ni.gov.uk)

Applications should be made at least 2 working days in advance of the date of loading of your consignment from the NI establishment of dispatch.

For further queries, please contact as follows:

Select this link for guidance on Certification Schemes:
UK Certification Schemes | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (daera-ni.gov.uk)

 

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